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Pennsylvania 2024 Community Star
Dr. George Garrow, Primary Health Network CEO, stands as a beacon of unwavering dedication and exemplary leadership in the field of rural health, deserving recognition as the 2024 Community Star for Pennsylvania on National Rural Health Day. His recent accolade as the Rural Health Hero of the Year Award recipient in 2023 by the Pennsylvania…
Creative Ways to Use Those Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving dinner is over, but your fridge is still bursting with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce! Before you get bored with reheated plates, let’s explore some creative ways to reinvent your leftovers into delicious meals. 1. Turkey Turnaround 2. Mashed Potato Magic 3. Cranberry Sauce Remix 4. Stuffing Surprise 5. Pie Potential Thanksgiving leftovers don’t…
Stay Safe & Healthy this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food. To ensure your holiday is joyous and free from mishaps, here are some essential safety tips for your celebrations: Food Safety First Fire Safety Tips Travel Safely Practice Wellness COVID-19 and Flu Awareness This Thanksgiving, let’s prioritize safety so we can focus on what truly…
Men’s Health Awareness Month | No Shave November
November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, with International Men’s Day on November 19th. This month, we’re focusing on raising awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Our Community Health Nurse, Thomas Hall, BSN, RN, shares some essential insights in his latest blog post: The goal of Men’s Health Awareness Month is…
Primary Health Network Launches CRNP Residency Program to Address Healthcare Provider Shortage
In response to the urgent need for skilled healthcare providers and the ongoing challenges in healthcare recruitment and retention, Primary Health Network (PHN) has announced the launch of its Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Residency Program. This innovative initiative aims to tackle the critical shortage of primary care providers while enhancing health outcomes in underserved…
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Most don’t recognize that chiropractic care doesn’t just have to do with your spine; it also involves your nervous system. Chiropractic care is an important aspect of your musculoskeletal health, which can most likely affect your day-to-day functioning and quality of life. Although most tend to see a chiropractor for back and hip issues, there…
Our New Grant from the Highmark Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a substantial grant from the Highmark Foundation. This grant is a significant milestone for us, as it will greatly enhance our outreach and education efforts in health information technology (IT). The grant supports a new initiative to increase patient competency in connectivity, devices, and digital…
National Recovery Month | A Journey to Recovery
Addiction impacts not only individuals but also their families and communities. Though recovery from substance use disorder has long been shrouded in stigma and secrecy, progress is being made. Since 1989, National Recovery Month has celebrated the strength of those in recovery and the importance of providing support. While recovery is challenging, it becomes achievable…
The Importance of Yearly Physicals for Kids
As parents, we all want our children to grow up healthy, happy, and strong. While it’s easy to focus on the visible aspects of their well-being—like what they eat or how often they exercise—there’s another critical piece to keeping kids healthy that can sometimes be overlooked: their yearly physical exam. A yearly physical is an…
Celebrating Community Health During NHCW
We’re celebrating community health as the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) hosts National Health Center Week (NHCW). This year, Primary Health Network (PHN) embraced the theme “Powering Communities Through Caring Connections,” demonstrating our unwavering commitment to enhancing community well-being. Here’s a recap of the vibrant activities and significant moments that made this year’s…