1889 Foundation recognizes that the need for nurse practitioners is growing in primary and specialty care, and supports education and training for these vital healthcare workers. Nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have earned at least a master’s degree and are qualified to treat patients on their own. They provide primary, acute and specialty care […]
The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) are pleased to announce the 2018 recipients of the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards. The awards were designed to provide up to $25,000 in 1889 Foundation funds to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties. “This year there were
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The 13th Annual Pet Therapy Day held at Windber Recreation Park was a huge success! The July 22 event was put on by Golden Girls Pet Therapy to help educate the public about pet therapy and its benefits, all while raising money for animal-focused charities. A gallery of dog photos is below. Our sincere thanks
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Recently 1889 Foundation took part in an investiture ceremony at Thomas Jefferson University for Dr. Trina Thompson, who has been named the first Victor Heiser, MD Professor of Population Health. It’s the next step in the collaborative relationship between Jefferson University and 1889 Foundation that has resulted in the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health,
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The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is asking national organizations for proposals to bring proven community interventions against diabetes to Cambria and Somerset Counties. As a Tribune-Democrat article about the initiative states, “In its initial research, the population health center has identified education, health literacy, social support, employment, worksite wellness and access to healthy
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The 11th Annual Chef Auction is set for Wednesday, October 10 at the Frank Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown! Save the date for this fun and delicious event for a great cause — proceeds will benefit grief support programs for children in Cambria and Somerset Counties. More information will be posted on our website soon,
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Come join us on Sunday, July 22 from noon-5:00 pm for a family fun day full of food, a bake sale, vendors, basket raffle, horses, a pet parade, music and much more! Plus, you’ll learn about what Pet Therapy is all about and the benefits of it. The event is hosted by Golden Girls Pet
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E.MAP (the Employers Medical Access Partnership), which is a membership-based organization serving employers in five counties, and 1889 Foundation have awarded scholarships for 2018! E.MAP has funded these scholarships since 2009, supporting worthy recipients who are pursuing careers in a medical profession. Recently the E.MAP Scholarship Luncheon was held to congratulate the recipients and wish them
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On Wednesday, May 9, the United Way of the Laurel Highlands held a press conference to announce allocations for this year’s Community Impact Grants (pictured above: Mike Artim, United Way board chair, at the event). 1889 Foundation is proud to have once again contributed a matching grant of $500,000 to increase the reach and impact
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The Johnstown Walk of Hope is coming up on Saturday, June 2 at the Greater Johnstown High School’s Trojan Stadium! It’s a full day of activities to benefit local cancer patients and their treatment needs, and all proceeds stay local. In fact, 1889 Foundation’s Cancer Fund is one of the beneficiaries of the event! We
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