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City of City government website with information about employment, relocating to Erie, the Mayor, council, departments and more. |
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Since its founding in 1946 to help control malaria, CDC has remained at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. Today, CDC is globally recognized for conducting research and investigations and for its action oriented approach and is committed to achieving true improvements in people’s health. |
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Community Health Net provides comprehensive health care services to families andindividuals in NW PA. |
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Northwestern Pennsylvania's specialist in care for older adults, with integrated medical and community preventive health care, and senior center, geriatric assessment and caregiving resources. |
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Erie Walks!
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Eight weeks of friendly competition, fun and fitness in downtown Erie. Just put on your walking shoes and take a 30-minute walk for better health.
Working and walking together for better health.
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Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) offers a wide range of programs in pre-school education, employment, training, and youth activities. |
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The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Healthcare 411 audio news source provides practical health care information, research findings, and data to help consumers, health providers, health insurers, researchers, and policymakers make informed decisions about health care issues.
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| Help in PA is a portal that provides information, brochures, application and renewal assistance for health care coverage, and hosts a searchable referral database for residents of Pennsylvania. Also listed are help line numbers to access Pennsylvania Department of Health, Public Welfare, Aging, and Insurance services. |
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The primary goal of LECOM is to educate students to become physicians practicing within the osteopathic concept and tradition. |
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Their primary responsibility is to make recommendations for HIV services required to meet the needs of individuals residing within the northwest region. |
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Learn how to make healthy easy outdoors!
Equipping educators, recreation leaders, and community health professionals with the tools and information they need to teach, encourage, and inspire youth.
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When you eat and drink (energy in) to provide the right amount of fuel your body needs for growth and everyday living (energy out), you achieve energy balance. nrgBalance 12345! brings you five simple recommendations with practical tips for things you can do to maintain good health and achieve energy balance every day. |
| Pennsylvania Cancer Education Network is a signature program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health dedicated to public education about cancer. The site includes information on where to find cancer education programs in your community, as well as quick links to cancer statistics and information about specific cancers currently being addressed by Network Partners. |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture encourages, protects and promotes agriculture and related industries throughout the commonwealth. As one of the leading industries in Pennsylvania, our agriculture industry truly provides the foundation for the Keystone State. |
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The Pennsylvania DEP is the agency largely responsible for administering the state's environmental laws and regulations, such as: reducing air pollution; quality of safe drinking water; protecting water quality in our rivers and streams; making sure waste is handled properly; promoting advanced energy technology; and helping citizens prevent pollution. |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has been promoting the health and well being of Pennsylvania citizens since 1905. Public health professionals are now facing new challenges: AIDS and other newly emerging infectious diseases, more familiar — but now drug-resistant — and the threat of bioterrorism, have changed the responsibilities of public health. |
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DCNR Basic Functions: Forestry, State Parks, Environmental Education, Community Recreation Assistance, Rivers Conservation, Trails and Greenways, Topographic and Geologic Survey, and the Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council. |
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The mission of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is to provide fishing and boating opportunities through the protection and management of aquatic resources. |
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The prevention of childhood injuries in Pennsylvania through education, collaboration and advocacy. Support public policies and programs that reduce injuries among children and provide safety education to children and youth for traffic safety, water safety, fire safety, poisoning and falls prevention. |
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Honor, Service, Integrity, Respect, Trust, Courage and Duty. |
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In 1862, when President Abraham Lincoln founded the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he called it the "people's Department." In Lincoln's day, 58 percent of the people were farmers who needed good seeds and information to grow their crops. Today, USDA continues Lincoln's legacy by serving all Americans. USDA remains committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers. |
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Federal resource of information for national agencies that offer health and human services. |
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| We Can! is a national movement designed to give parents, caregivers, and entire communities a way to help children 8 to 13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Research shows that parents and caregivers are the primary influence on this age group. The We Can! national education program provides parents and caregivers with tools, fun activities, and more to help them encourage healthy eating, increased physical activity, and reduced time sitting in front of the screen (TV or computer) in their entire family.
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| According to the PADOH, most adults typically spend half of their waking hours at work. At least 50% of an organization's health care costs are linked to lifestyle related illnesses influenced by employee decisions, such as: smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise. An effective worksite wellness program's ROI (return on investment) can be at least three times the cost expended! Want to know what you can do to start or enhance a worksite wellness program at your company? Send an e-mail to wellness@ecdh.org. Visit www.welcoa.org for research and evidence-based ways to enhance your wellness program. |
