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Hummingbird Cake
What better way to celebrate the first day of spring than with this delicious and soft hummingbird cake? The fresh pineapple and bananas provide a burst of flavor that will put you right in the mood for spring. It’s topped with a thick cream cheese frosting and a large amount of coconut to keep the…
Eating Tips for a Healthy Colon
According to the American Cancer Society, diets high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains and low in red and processed meats have been linked to a lower risk of colon cancer. Follow these four dietary suggestions to help promote healthy colon health: Add plant-based foods to your diet. Eating a diet rich in whole grains,…
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Are you looking for a delicious corned beef and cabbage recipe for St. Patrick’s Day? This simple recipe includes everything you love about this old-fashioned meal, including the melt-in-your-mouth corned beef, crunchy cabbage, and generous amounts of potatoes. Don’t forget the tasty horseradish-breadcrumb topping to tie everything together. Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) cured corned beef brisket,…
Community Health Center Continues to Support Patients Through Testing Supply Program
In just one month, Primary Health Network (PHN), Pennsylvania’s largest community health center, has distributed over 8,000 at-home rapid COVID-19 tests across their service areas. Tests were provided free of charge to the community through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. Across the country, many Americans are having difficulty accessing…
Chicken Panini with Pesto and Peppers
🐔 🌶 🥪 Keep it simple for lunch with this crunchy, light, yet tasty Panini packed with a perfect amount of pesto and mozzarella cheese. 🐔 🌶 🥪 Ingredients: 8 slices whole-grain sourdough bread 4 Tbsp. homemade or prepared pesto 4 oz. fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced (Any shredded part-skim mozzarella will work as a solid…
March is National Nutrition Month
Happy National Nutrition Month! With this year’s theme being “Celebrate a World of Flavors”, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is inspiring us to experience different cultures through food. As a federally qualified community health center, we truly appreciate diversity and the uniqueness of others. So, help us celebrate National Nutrition Month by adding a…
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken
🐔🥣 This healthy twist on chicken noodle soup has a rich, creamy taste but gives off chicken pot pie vibes. Using a rotisserie chicken will help cut your prep time in half. What is better than quick and easy when it comes to making dinner? 🐔🥣 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive…
Buffalo Cauliflower with Bleu Cheese Sauce
Do you love to eat Buffalo wings but prefer a healthier option? Give this buffalo cauliflower recipe a try! With the spicy kick of the buffalo sauce and the coolness of the bleu cheese sauce, this recipe is sure to give you the most satisfying snack without all the calories and fat. Ingredients: Cheese Sauce:…
Talking to Your Kids About Drugs & Alcohol
When it comes to having to talk to our adolescents about alcohol and other drugs, most parents are hesitant because of the typical thinking that if we talk about it, they are more likely to use it. Statistically, if you’re having open and honest conversations with your child, the likelihood of them using substances goes…
Preventing Cervical Cancer
While more than 14,000 women are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year in the US, the disease is preventable with vaccination and early detection through appropriate screening. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the virus that causes almost all cervical cancers. HPV infection can be prevented by vaccination. Unfortunately, according to the World Health Organization,…