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Acting Physician General Visits Primary Health Network’s Wayne Primary Care
Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson visited with our Wayne Primary Care location in Erie to encourage all Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated.
PHN Podcast: Discussing the Social Determinants of Health
PHN Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Garrow is joined by Michael Wright, former Chief Executive Officer of the Shenango Valley Urban League, as they address inequities in healthcare in our community and introduce the formation of a health equity response team. Dr. Garrow and Michael discuss the following topics: What health disparities are people in…
Local Elementary School Provides Uplifting Gift to PHN Employees
Research indicates that social-emotional learning (SEL) improves academic performance and outcomes across all areas of life. These lessons guide students in understanding emotions by learning to have empathy for those around them.
No Community Left Behind: Providing Healthcare to the Amish
Primary Health Network (PHN) takes great pride in providing care to underserved communities, which includes unique populations such as the Amish.
PHN’s Shenandoah Health Center Reopens
PHN is excited to announce that Shenandoah Health Center reopened for in-person visits on Monday, March 1, 2021. In addition to the site reopening, PHN welcomes a new provider to Shenandoah Health Center; Kelly Jo Stroede, CRNP will be providing family medicine services. All PHN locations are still following protective measures to ensure the safety…
PHN Podcast: PSU Cancer Screening
Primary Health Network’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. George Garrow talks with Jennifer Moss, PhD from Penn State University about their collaboration on cancer screening in rural communities. Some of the topics they discuss include: The collaboration between Primary Health Network and Penn State University on a new cancer screening study Common barriers to cancer screening…
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting moms. Finding out the gender of your baby, decorating a nursery, and having a (virtual or socially distanced) baby shower are just a few of the ways moms-to-be can prepare for the newest member of their family.
COVID-19 Mutations: What We Know Right Now
After many months of uncertainty and anxiety, the world saw light at the end of the tunnel when COVID-19 vaccines were approved for emergency use. But shortly thereafter, another headline began appearing in the news: new strains of COVID-19 are being found in different countries – including the United States – and appear to be more contagious than the original strain.
PHN Podcast: Recruitment in 2020
Primary Health Network’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. George Garrow and PACHC’s Director of Pennsylvania’s Primary Care Career Center, Judd Mellinger-Blouch, discuss provider recruitment during a pandemic. Some of the questions addressed include: How has the pandemic impacted recruitment? Have we noticed a change in the candidate pool because of the pandemic? Has telemedicine presented…
PHN Podcast: The Importance of Childhood Immunizations
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to alarming declines in well-child visits and routine immunization rates. This raises the risk for outbreaks and places further strain on our nation’s health care system. To increase the awareness of childhood immunizations, Dr. Garrow, PHN’s Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. John Cunningham, PHN Pediatrician, discuss and provide information on:…
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PA OH Gives Week 2024! Now Open!
The highly anticipated giving event, PA OH Gives, is now open! This virtual fundraising initiative, hosted by the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH, aims to support local nonprofits, including PHN Charitable Foundation, that are tirelessly working to make a positive impact in our communities. The event runs from June 22nd to 28th,…