Connecting for a Healthier Pennsylvania

LiveHealthyPA is a “communications hub” connecting communities, schools, organizations and health teams to what’s happening to keep Pennsylvanians healthy.

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LiveHealthyPA improves health outcomes for Pennsylvanians by connecting communities, schools, organizations and health teams together. It raises awareness of healthy behaviors, shares data and resources, and offers a platform for idea generation and information exchange for groups to address health needs across the State.

Healthy Living Practice Stories

Healthy Living Practice

Oncology Navigation Program

- Submitted by: Karen Schwaderer , Allegheny Health Network.

The Oncology Navigation Program provides highly qualified, compassionate nursing and lay professionals to cancer patients at any point along the care continuum. They serve as one point of contact through every step of a cancer diagnosis, from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship or end of life. They connect patients to clinical, psychosocial, supportive and spiritual resources to ensure the best care outcomes.

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Kids Against Cavities

- Submitted by: Courtney Lewis , Family First Health.

The expansion of dental services at Family First Health over the past seven years has dramatically increased the number of low-income families and children that are receiving oral healthcare, whether on-site at one of our dental centers or through our existing school-based screenings, yet the current climate of oral healthcare access in York & Adams counties, in south central Pennsylvania, leaves our youngest residents at serious risk for dental issues and in turn, is laying the foundation for a lifetime of health problems. Kids Against Cavities is a comprehensive, mobile outreach program that allows Family First Health to "pop-up" in local school, Head Start centers, and other community sites to provide on-site dental screenings, x-rays, and oral health education to children, parents and educators in an environment where they already feel comfortable.

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Young Lungs at Play - Smoke and Tobacco-free Playgrounds and Recreation Centers

- Submitted by: Sean McCormick , Health Promotion Council .

Young Lungs at Play is a program aimed to help communities create tobacco-free parks, playgrounds and recreational areas for children. Many Pennsylvania communities have adopted outdoor tobacco-free policies at parks, zoos, athletic fields, playgrounds, trails and even city sidewalks and streets to help protect both children and the environment. To help your area become smoke and tobacco-free, contact us! Signs and policy assistance are free across PA.

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Lighten Up Lancaster County Coalition

- Submitted by: Brenda Buescher , Lancaster General Health .

In 2007, Lancaster General Health created the Lighten Up Lancaster County coalition to raise awareness about the health problems associated with poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and obesity. Recognizing that obesity is a multi-faceted problem, the coalition brought together health care providers, schools, businesses, community organizations, and local government to create multi-faceted solutions. When the coalition began, we focused on educating the public about healthy eating and physical activity and creating high-quality programs to help people reach a healthy weight. Over time, the coalition has become more involved in creating policies, systems, and an environment that supports a culture of health. Currently, our priorities are building walkable & bikeable communities, improving school and workplace wellness programs, and increasing access to healthy food.

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Stair WELL Toolkit for Employers

- Submitted by: Kelli McIntyre , Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Get Healthy Philly.

The StairWELL Toolkit for Employers was specially designed to help assist Philadelphia's employers in the process of evaluation and promotion of stairwell accessibility, use, safety, and appearance in the workplace. The toolkit provides tools, communication strategies, and even a case study on how stairwell promotion has worked right here in Philadelphia, recognizing that this process will be different for each unique worksite. The electronic toolkit is available on our website and printed versions are distributed to interested employers. We have begun to promote the StairWELL toolkit with existing partners in our hospital work, our Food Fit Philly Coalition, with the America Walks region 3 community, and have plans to present it to several business coalitions in the area.

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Erie County Let's Move Outside! Recreational Passport Program

- Submitted by: Laura Luther , Erie County Department of Health.

Let's Move Outside! (LMO) is a recreational trail program that encourages physical activity outdoors. 15 trails were established throughout Erie County that are either wooded or urban, providing an inexpensive opportunity to get moving throughout our local communities. Points of historical interest are highlighted along the trail, which can be found in the LMO passbook, a guide that also provides you with trail length, difficulty, etc. Participants are encouraged to walk all 15 trails and locate a hand-painted trail marker, which holds a special passcode. Collect all 15 passcodes and participants will have the chance to win prizes such as a kayak or mountain bike.

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Healthy Living Practices

  • Livestrong At The YMCAS

    LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is an evidence based program that helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and wellbeing following a cancer diagnosis. Participating YMCAs create a welcoming community in which survivors can improve their strength an...

  • UPMC for You - Community Team

    The Community Team utilizes an integrated care model with a whole person approach designed to improve the care of a targeted group of members with complex needs and high costs of care, including individuals with both physical and behavioral health ...

  • Erie County Let's Move Outside! Recreational Passport Program

    Let's Move Outside! (LMO) is a recreational trail program that encourages physical activity outdoors. 15 trails were established throughout Erie County that are either wooded or urban, providing an inexpensive opportunity to get moving throughout o...

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has a wealth of information for an individual to learn about his or her health condition.  The Pennsylvania Department of Health website provides information on programs to address an individual’s major health threats including tobacco-related diseases, infectious disease, and accidental injuries.

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