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Partnership Presents at the Second Annual Conference of Education and Poverty

Four members of the Partnership for Public Health presented pertinent health information at the second annual conference on Education and Poverty Nov. 30 at Millersville University. (more…)

Outrageous Increase in US Overdose Deaths

So many people died of opioid overdoses last year that it decreased the life expectancy in America for the third year in a row. More than 70,000 citizens died of a drug overdose in 2017, mostly opioids, making it the leading cause of death for those 55 years of age and under, according to records just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)

Partnership Meets with Lancaster School Nurses

It was great to meet with the Nurses of the Lancaster Public School District Last Week and collaborating on how to prevent lead poisoning in our community. Looking forward to continuing the education.

Please Join us for the Video Short Premier: Now You Know

Please join us at Zoetropolis for the premier of the video short: "Now You Know" directed by Alma Felix and Esther Verkouw. The video highlights the story of kids in our community who have been exposed to lead and how their lives will be forever impacted. A panel discussion with concerned local officials will follow the movie. (more…)

How to Avoid the Flu This Season!

The flu continues to cause hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year. The flu can be spread by touching infected people, touching infected surfaces like door handles, and inhaling the virus through air particles. Physicians recommend getting a flu vaccination, as well as regularly washing your hands, wiping down surfaces, and increasing air circulation. (more…)