Trina Thompson honored at ceremony featuring David McCullough
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
Center for Population Health announces major diabetes initiative
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
Save the date for the 11th Annual Chef Auction!
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
13th Annual Pet Therapy Day set for July 22
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
E.MAP and 1889 Foundation award scholarships
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
1889 Foundation contributes $500,000 matching grant to United Way
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).
Johnstown Walk of Hope set for June 2
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,
1889 Foundation awards nursing scholarships
1889 Foundation is delighted to support the next generation of nurses with scholarships! These nursing scholarship recipients are all students at Conemaugh School of Nursing, and gathered recently for a group photo. We congratulate them
Medication Take-Back Day set for April 23
Help prevent medication abuse and misuse! If you have unused or expired medications in your home, we encourage you to dispose of them at Conemaugh Health System's Take Back Day, which is set for Mon.,
1889 Foundation supports Rural Conference for Cancer Survivors, set for May 5
1889 Foundation is proud to support the Rural Conference for Cancer Survivors, which is set for Sat., May 5 at the Conference Center on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. The event