Welcome to The Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Exciting things have been happening at CHPDP! In June we moved to our new home in the Choices building on Jari Drive, Johnstown, PA. In November our staff has been asked to present at the International Bullying Prevention Association conference on our work. Our first book: “A Public Approach To Bullying Prevention,”continues to be a valuable resource to those in the bullying prevention field. Click on the link to the right to learn more and to see how our services may be of benefit to you.
Our Latest News
15Jan 20
New funding opportunity to support schools’ health and wellness initatives
Health and wellness has always been a top priority for the Highmark Foundation. That’s why they're proud to announce the 2020–2021 School Grant and Awards Program for schools in Pennsylvania…
15Jan 20
Did your kids get a new smart device over the holidays?
If so, sign up for Bark, free for one year, and help keep them safer online! Go to www.chpdp.org/bark for more information and to sign up Here’s why you need Bark– In partnership with schools and parents, Bark has: PROTECTED:…
22Oct 19
Parents are you worried about your child vaping? You should be.
Vaping is at an all time high among teens in the United States and many youth don’t know the serious and potentially life threatening health problems that can occur as a result of vaping. Visit How To Talk To Teens About…
15Aug 19
School Nurses, Do you want some support managing chronic health conditions?
About 1 out of every 4 children between 2-8 years old have some type of chronic health need. Check out the CDC’s valuable page “Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools” for up to date information and research on how to best…
14Aug 19
Did you know that 1 out of 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday?
If you’d like to learn more about how you can prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual this free online training Stewards of Children® will give you the tools you need. Stewards of Children® is available at no cost to parents, educators, and…
26Apr 19
Want to be part of making us the healthiest nation in one generation?
Visit the American Public Health Association to learn what part you can play in the “Healthiest Nation in a Generation” challenge. http://www.nphw.org/nphw-2019/fact-sheets