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Pennsylvania Department of Health - Communicable Disease Investigation

Communicable disease investigations are carried out by community health nurses on a daily basis throughout the commonwealth. During the course of an investigation, nurses collect information to determine the source of the disease, make contact with those who have been affected either directly or indirectly, and follow up to ensure both treatment of patients and resolution of the root cause of the disease.

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General Health Education Programs

National Institute on Aging (NIA) - NIA Information Center

Offers publications and videos on health promotion, disease prevention, safety, nutrition, the body, medical care, and medications, diseases and disorders, and planning for later years. Publishes the NIA Resource Directory for Older People.

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Older Adults
Prescription Expense Assistance
Adult Basic Education
Specialized Information and Referral
General Health Education Programs
Library Services
Medical Information Services

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Public Health Education

Provides public health education through formal presentations or a one-on-one counseling session, nurses share the knowledge and skills needed to improve the health of Pennsylvanians. Offers health education programs for the county.

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Outreach Programs
General Health Education Programs
Health Issues

Breastfeeding Resource Center - Breastfeeding Support Services

Offers support services to pregnant and breastfeeding women. Services include consultations with board certified lactation consultants, back to work planning, baby weight checks, lactation induction, support groups, and classes and workshops on a variety of topics. Consultations can be held in office, at home, and via telehealth.

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Breastfeeding Individuals
Breastfeeding Support Programs
General Health Education Programs

American Diabetes Association - Advocacy and Education

Provides advocacy, information, and education for adults and children with diabetes.

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Diabetes
General Health Education Programs
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Advocacy

Bucks County Area Agency on Aging - Health Promotion Support Groups

Offers health education programs on topics like healthy cooking, injury prevention, exercise classes, medication management, and talking with your doctor.

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General Health Education Programs
Area Agencies on Aging

Pennsylvania Department of Health- NEPA Counties - State Health Center

Provides public health education, preventive nursing services, emergency preparedness, immunizations, communicable disease surveillance and investigation, HIV testing and counseling, community empowerment, and other nursing services as mandated by PA legislation. Provides adult and child immunizations, HIV/AIDS referrals, and health resources.

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Vaccine Information
Public Health Issues
Flu Vaccines
Case/Care Management
Pre/Post-Exposure Rabies Immunizations
Medication Information/Management
Lead Poisoning
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Sexually Transmitted Infection Control
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Lead Poisoning Screening
Health Issues
Specialized Information and Referral
Childbirth Education
HIV Testing
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Tuberculosis Clinics
Childhood Immunization
West Nile Virus Control
Public Health Surveillance Programs
General Health Education Programs
Medical Information Services
Adult Immunization
Family Planning Issues

Union Community Care - Family Medical Care

Provides primary family medical care for all ages. Services include women's health, pregnancy care, chronic disease management, nutrition services, urgent care, LGBTQ+ community care, immunization clinics, health counseling, education, guidance, and referrals for speciality medical care.

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General Physical Examinations
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Blood Pressure Screening
Pregnancy Counseling
Women's Health Centers
Breast Examinations
Medication Based Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
LGBTQ2+ Individuals
Pharmacies
Diabetes Management Clinics
Refugees/Entrants/Asylees
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
General Health Education Programs
General Laboratory Tests
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics
Child Health and Disability Prevention Exams
General Medical Care
Community Clinics
Amish Community

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Communicable Disease Investigation

Communicable disease investigations are carried out by community health nurses on a daily basis throughout the commonwealth. During the course of an investigation, nurses collect information to determine the source of the disease, make contact with those who have been affected either directly or indirectly, and follow up to ensure both treatment of patients and resolution of the root cause of the disease.

What's Here

General Health Education Programs

Weller Health Education - Weller Health Education

Provides students with preventive health education that targets the most pertinent risks. All health education programs meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Pennsylvania state education standards and are presented by professional health educators.

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General Health Education Programs

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Communicable Disease Investigation

Serves as a consultant in the investigation of all reportable communicable diseases in the 13 county area. Works in conjunction with the District EPI manager to insure competent and timely services in the areas of communicable disease epidemiology.

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General Health Education Programs
Sexually Transmitted Infection Control

Messiah Lifeways - Alzheimer's Support Group

Offers a support group for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease where they share personal experiences and receive support from others. Provides education and information. Affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Alzheimer's Disease
General Health Education Programs

Pennsylvania Department of Health - Public Health Education

Provides public health education through formal presentations or a one-on-one counseling session, nurses share the knowledge and skills needed to improve the health of Pennsylvanians. Offers health education programs for the county.

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Outreach Programs
General Health Education Programs
Health Issues

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Cumberland and Perry Counties (NAMI C/P PA) - Wellness Recovery Course using WRAP

Offers a wellness course that runs 8-12 weeks, meeting weekly for two hours. Participants identify internal and external resources for facilitating recovery, and then use these tools to create their own, individualized plan for successful living; develop a crisis plan, which states how the person would like to be treated in times of crisis (similar to an advance directive for inpatient psychiatric care), as well as a post-crisis plan for back on the road to recovery.

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Medical Information Services
General Health Education Programs
Chronic/Severe Mental Illness
Mental Health Information/Education

Pennsylvania Department of Health - State Health Center

Services include communicable disease reporting and investigation; epidemiology, informational and referral; chronic disease prevention and intervention; clinical services (including sexually-transmitted disease and tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, immunization, and HIV testing, counseling and education); family health programs and environmental health services (including animal bites and rabies information).

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Childhood Immunization
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
General Health Education Programs
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
HIV Testing
Health Issues

Delaware County Health Department - Wellness Line

Refers residents to health programs offered throughout Delaware County and its surrounding area. Offers valuable information as to health issues, agencies and services. Acts as referral center on various public health issues.

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Public Health Issues
County Government Departments/Offices
Specialized Information and Referral
Consumer Complaints
General Health Education Programs

Chester County Health Department - Chester County Health Department - Health Education - Toughkenamon

WIC provides low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age 5 who are nutritionally at-risk with nutritious foods, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and a referral system for health and social services.

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WIC
General Health Education Programs

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC - Community Education Program

Offers parenting and health-related classes for adults and educational opportunities for teens and young children on such topics as safe babysitting, puberty, sexuality, nutrition, dealing with anger, and self-esteem.

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Child Passenger Safety Education
General Health Education Programs
Parenting Skills Classes

Chester County Health Department - Chester County Health Department - Health Education

WIC provides low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age 5 who are nutritionally at-risk with nutritious foods, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and a referral system for health and social services.

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General Health Education Programs

Free Medical Clinic of Dubois - Community Clinic

Provides medical care and pharmaceutical services. Offers complete health assessments; screenings and diagnostic testing; diagnosis and management of mild to moderate chronic diseases including: hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, CAD, COPD, and arthritis; minor trauma care; free medication (except controlled medication); referrals to specialists within the Penn Highlands network; and more.

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Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Specialized Information and Referral
Dental Screening
Weight Management
Health Issues
Community Clinics
General Health Education Programs

Maternal and Family Health Services - WIC Nutrition Program

WIC is a free program for those who qualify that offers: A) eWIC benefits to purchase nutritious foods at the grocery store. WIC foods support proper growth and development for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. B) Nutrition education to help new parents build a strong nutritional foundation for their families, and help children develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. C) Breastfeeding support to help new mothers have a successful breastfeeding experience. D) Farmer’s market vouchers to purchase fresh, local produce. E) Referrals to health care and social services to help you stay connected to prenatal and pediatric medical care, as well as community services and programs that help your family stay healthy and strong.

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Formula/Baby Food
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnant Individuals
Children
Breastfeeding Individuals
Breast Pumps
WIC
Infants/Toddlers
Nutrition Education

Pennsylvania Department of Health- NEPA Counties - State Health Center

Provides public health education, preventive nursing services, emergency preparedness, immunizations, communicable disease surveillance and investigation, HIV testing and counseling, community empowerment, and other nursing services as mandated by PA legislation. Provides adult and child immunizations, HIV/AIDS referrals, and health resources.

What's Here

Vaccine Information
Public Health Issues
Flu Vaccines
Case/Care Management
Pre/Post-Exposure Rabies Immunizations
Medication Information/Management
Lead Poisoning
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Sexually Transmitted Infection Control
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Lead Poisoning Screening
Health Issues
Specialized Information and Referral
Childbirth Education
HIV Testing
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Tuberculosis Clinics
Childhood Immunization
West Nile Virus Control
Public Health Surveillance Programs
General Health Education Programs
Medical Information Services
Adult Immunization
Family Planning Issues

American Diabetes Association - Advocacy and Education

Provides advocacy, information, and education for adults and children with diabetes.

What's Here

Diabetes
General Health Education Programs
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Advocacy

Maternal and Family Health Services - WIC Nutrition Program

WIC is a free program for those who qualify that offers: A) eWIC benefits to purchase nutritious foods at the grocery store. WIC foods support proper growth and development for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. B) Nutrition education to help new parents build a strong nutritional foundation for their families, and help children develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. C) Breastfeeding support to help new mothers have a successful breastfeeding experience. D) Farmer’s market vouchers to purchase fresh, local produce. E) Referrals to health care and social services to help you stay connected to prenatal and pediatric medical care, as well as community services and programs that help your family stay healthy and strong.

What's Here

Breastfeeding Individuals
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
WIC
Infants/Toddlers
Children
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Pregnant Individuals
Nutrition Education

New Directions Treatment Services - Latinos for Healthy Communities Of NDTS

Provides health education, information and referral services targeted at the Latino community. Offers prevention education on drug/alcohol abuse and tobacco use and provides HIV testing, hepatitis testing and screening for chronic conditions such as diabetes. Individuals requiring other medical services are provided with referrals. Benefits check-up services are available to older adults. Community health worker conducts street outreach and home based health education services.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
General Health Education Programs
Health Issues
Hepatitis Testing
HIV Testing
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention