1889 Foundation is delighted to announce that a Conemaugh School of Nursing scholarship has been set up by the Gerber family in honor and memory of their mother, Alberta Simpson Gerber, a 1947 graduate of the Conemaugh School of Nursing (Alberta is highlighted in her graduating nursing class in the image above). Although Alberta left
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On Monday, July 26, the 1889 Classic took place at Sunnehanna Country Club! It was a wonderful day of golf with a beautiful summer day for it. We are grateful to our presenting sponsor Conemaugh Health System/Duke LifePoint Healthcare, and everyone who helped make the event such a success. A gallery of photos highlighting the
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In a prime example of collaboration leading to success, state Rep. Frank Burns is announcing $55,000 in state grants to fund four projects, made possible through his partnership with the Johnstown-based 1889 Foundation. Burns, D-Cambria, said since these small-scale projects don’t always qualify for other state aid, the situation required a persistent and creative approach
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Jeannine McMillan has been promoted to executive director of the 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health. In the two years since McMillan joined the Center, she helped bolster the renowned Community Care HUB which, established in September 2020, “aims to impact health outcomes by addressing risk factors associated with poor health outcomes.” McMillan, who served
The Chef Auction is normally held the second Wednesday in October. 1889 Foundation was unable to hold the event in 2020, and will continue our pause through 2021 to allow more time for our wonderful restaurant donors to recover. We’ve sent a postcard announcing this “recipe for recovery” to many past supporters of the event,
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Conemaugh Health System, in collaboration with the 1889 Foundation and Lee Initiatives, will host the Laurel Highlands Coaches Clinic on Saturday, July 31, at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Johnstown from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A variety of presenters will share knowledge and tools to help prevent and manage injuries in youth sports. The
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The following article appeared in the Somerset County Public Safety Expressor, the quarterly newsletter of the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services. 1889 Foundation is reproducing it here with permission. by Joel Landis, Director of the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services (pictured, far left) The 1889 Foundation and Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Trauma services
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The 1889 Foundation and Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance are partnering on the Creative Health Impact Grant (CHIG) Awards for the sixth time, with a slightly revised timeline due to the coronavirus pandemic. The awards will provide funds from the 1889 Foundation to support arts programs related to health and wellness in Cambria and Somerset Counties.
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1889 Foundation today announced a $50,000 grant to the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO) in support of education and outreach programs for all ages. “As a small city, Johnstown is truly fortunate to have such an excellent orchestra,” said Susan Mann, president of 1889 Foundation. “The JSO has shown tremendous creativity in the past few years
1889 Foundation today announced a $230,000 grant to the YMCA to fund several initiatives that support the foundation’s mission of improving the health and well-being of people living in this region. “Physical activity is a key part of maintaining and improving health, and the YMCA offers a wide variety of accessible, affordable programs that encourage
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