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Building Healthier Communities, Together! | | |
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We are thrilled to celebrate a record-breaking Match Madness campaign! Through 2,663 donations, community members donated a total of $974,320 to 58 local nonprofits. Together with $150,000 in matching funds, this represents more than $1.1 million in support of our community.
Thank you for your incredible generosity! We are grateful for your commitment to our community and for the partnership of WellSpan Health, The Josiah W. and Bessie H. Kline Foundation, M&T Bank, and PennState Health and Highmark who make $150,000 in matching funds possible! We are making a difference, together.
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Match Madness participants gathered to celebrate individual successes and
the collective impact of the campaign on April 24.
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Join Us for a Health Equity Learning Series | |
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Partnership staff are developing a Health Equity Learning Series that will run for the remainder of 2024. We invite you to our kick-off event which will include an overview of the learning series and a transformative workshop on cultural humility led by Jinada Rochelle.
“Cultural humility involves an ongoing process of self-exploration and self-critique combined with a willingness to learn from others. It means entering a relationship with another person with the intention of honoring their beliefs, customs, and values. It means acknowledging differences and accepting that person for who they are." Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! Click here to register for our Tuesday, May 14 kick-off from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Bosler Memorial Library!
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Partnership Opportunities and Updates | |
Leadership Cumberland Enrollment Scholarship Available | |
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Interested in advancing your career and leadership goals? A scholarship to participate in the Leadership Cumberland program is available to an individual working or volunteering for a nonprofit organization in the foundation’s service area.
Leadership Cumberland serves Cumberland County by developing effective leaders in the workplace and community. The ten-month fellows program includes:
- Orientation
- A two-day retreat
- 100+ hours of Positive Leadership Curriculum
- A non-profit Board Internship
- A guided, Cumberland County and Gettysburg Bus Trip
The Partnership has funding to offset tuition costs for one individual, but acceptance into Leadership Cumberland is a separate process and managed by Leadership Cumberland staff. Contact Leadership Cumberland with questions about the 2024-2025 fellows program and application period at (717) 763-9300 or Director@Leadershipcumberland.org.
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Scholarship applications are due June 14, 2024. Contact Gail Witwer, Director of Health Promotion, with questions and to learn more: Gwitwer@ForBetterHealthPA.org or (717) 960-9009 x8. | | | |
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Health Equity Internship Available
The Partnership for Better Health offers a paid internship for Fall 2024. Applicants must be currently in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in our service area. Applications are due Monday, June 3, by 5 PM.
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We recently reviewed our policy agendas through the lens of Health Equity and our strategic plan. Three updated agendas are now available:
- Health Begins with Homes
- Raise the Minimum Wage to Improve Health
- Economic Policy is Health Policy
The Partnership for Better Health’s advocacy efforts illustrate our dedication to being a responsible participant in the development of health policies.
The Partnership recognizes that changing policies at the local, state and federal levels can create changes in systems. These systemic policy improvements can lead to improved health for larger populations and advance health equity. Having a place to call home and improved economic status have direct relationships with a person’s health, known as “social determinants of health."
Contact Carol Thornton, Interim Executive Director, with questions related to policy advocacy at the Partnership for Better Health (Carol@ForBetterHealthPA.org).
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PennState Health Needs your Feedback
Calling all health and human service providers, religious or civic leaders, elected officials and other community leaders! Penn State Health (PSH) is undertaking a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and needs your input.
Please participate in this survey by April 30: https://redcap.link/qofljto0.
Note: Community members will be encouraged to respond at a later date.
Contact CHNA@pennstatehealth.psu.edu with questions or if you require a disability or language accommodation to complete the survey.
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Tri County Community Action Needs Assessment
Tri County Community Action engages in a comprehensive community needs assessment process every three years. Please take a few minutes to assist in helping people, meeting needs and inspiring hope. All information will be kept confidential.
Click here to take the needs assessment.
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Report: U.S. air pollution worst in 25 years as new environmental regulations finalized, USA Today, Eduardo Cuevas, 4/24/24.
Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says, AP, Jonel Aleccia, 4/23/24.
What's at stake as the Supreme Court hears Idaho case about abortion in emergencies, NPR, Selena Simmons-Duffin, 4/23/24.
Evidence of racial disparities in health care reported in every US state: New report, ABC News, 4/18/24.
To stop Fentanyl deaths in Philadelphia, knocking on doors and handing out overdose kits, WHYY, Nicole Leonard, 4/17/24.
Governor Shapiro and Rep. Venkat highlight plan to erase medical debt for many families across Pennsylvania during visit to Mifflin County community health center, Governor Josh Shapiro, 4/2/24.
Risant Health finalizes Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health acquisition, ABC27, Mac Bell, 4/2/24.
First OTC birth control pill in the US now available in some stores, CNN, Jacqueline Howard, 4/1/24.
OMB publishes revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity, The White House, 3/28/24.
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