Community Health Net
Everyday people. Extraordinary care.
Community Health Net offers a range of healthcare services for newborn through geriatric patients, regardless of your ability to pay. We are all part of this community. And we all deserve quality healthcare. No matter our age, race, or income. That is why Community Health Net is here. To provide everyday people with extraordinary care.
To schedule an appointment, or to find out just how we care for you, call (814) 455-7222 or visit us today.
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NEWS & EVENTS
Suicide Prevention: Understanding, Support, and Hope
Suicide is a serious public health concern, but it is also preventable. By understanding the warning signs, providing support, and promoting mental health awareness, we can save lives. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of suicide prevention and share practical steps to help those in need.
2nd Annual Board of Director’s Dinner Gala
Please join us for our 2nd Annual Board of Director’s Dinner Gala! “A Healthy Community Equals a Healthy Economy” Who? Special guest: Denise Johnson, M.D., FACOG, FACHE Former Physician General and Acting Secretary of Health for Pennsylvania Where? Bayfront Convention Center –
Mental Health in Late Adulthood: Navigating Challenges and Prioritizing Well-Being
As we age, our mental health becomes increasingly important. Late adulthood, typically defined as age 60 and above, presents unique challenges and opportunities. In this blog, we’ll explore common mental health issues faced by older adults and discuss strategies for maintaining well-being.
Back to School Health Tips: Stay Healthy and Thrive This School Year
As summer fades away, it’s time to gear up for the new school year! Along with shopping for school supplies and picking out the perfect backpack, it’s essential to prioritize your health to ensure a successful academic year ahead. Here are some practical health tips to help you stay healthy and thrive:
This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n) | This health center receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.
The Federally Supported Health Center Assistance Acts of 1992 and 1995 (FSHCAA), 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n), authorized the Health Center Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Program, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC). https://bphc.hrsa.gov/initiatives/ftca
Community Health Net has been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning Silver recognition as part of the Target: BP™. The Silver Award recognizes practices that have demonstrated a commitment to improving blood pressure control through measurement accuracy.
The Participant Award recognizes organizations that have completed data submission, including clinical measure entry, and committed to improving quality of care for patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.
The Access Enhancer badge recognizes health centers that have increased the total number of patients and the number of patients who receive at least one comprehensive service (mental health, substance use disorder, vision, dental, and/or enabling) by at least 5% between the two most recent UDS reporting periods.
The Health Disparities Reducer badge recognizes health centers that qualify for the Access Enhancer badge and meet at least one of the following two criteria:
- Demonstrate at least a 10-percentage point improvement in low birth weight, hypertension control, and/or uncontrolled diabetes CQMs during the two most recent consecutive UDS reporting years) for at least one racial/ethnic group, while maintaining or improving the health center’s overall CQM performance from the previous reporting year; and/or
- Meet the following benchmarks for all racial/ethnic groups served within the most recent UDS reporting year.
Recognizes health centers that meet all criteria to optimize HIT services. Eligibility is calculated using UDS data from the most recent reporting year (Appendix D: Health Center Information Technology Capabilities and Appendix E: Other Data Elements (PDF – 171 KB)). Health centers must meet the following five criteria:
- Adopted an electronic health record (EHR) system
- Offers telehealth services
- Exchanges clinical information electronically with key providers health care settings
- Engages patients through health IT
- Collects data on patient social risk factors