If you weren’t aware, Community Health Net – primarily located in Erie’s downtown at 1202 State Street – is Erie, Pennsylvania’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center. The organization has served the community for over 35 years. The team at “CHN,” as its staff and patients affectionately call Community Health Net,
Erie Gives Day is right around the corner, the time of year when our community comes together to support its local nonprofit organizations. Your donation matters! Your donation will make a difference! How? When you give to Community Health Net, you affirm that our community’s health and vitality are prioritized!
Most of the factors that contribute to men’s shorter lives are preventable. This month let’s encourage early detection and treatment among men! Get the Facts. Nearly three-quarters of men prefer to scrub the toilet or do other chores than see a doctor for preventive care,
Community Health Net, Erie’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, is home to three people who define the word “heart.” They embody community, stand for dignity and respect, genuinely love people, and have given their lives to and immersed themselves in caring for individuals and families of all walks of life and socio-economic status.
Mental health is a huge part of overall health and should be a priority for everyone. Each year, millions of people in the U.S. face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Get the Facts A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking,
On Friday, April 8th, Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson visited Community Health Net and Multi-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery System (MHEDS) to discuss equitable access to healthcare for members of Erie’s diverse underserved, refugee, and immigrant communities. Her trip included a visit to CHN’s vaccine clinic to promote a visit to promote the importance of getting fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
Autism Awareness activities increase the knowledge of Autism and impart information about the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. What is Autism? Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, and form relationships with others.
Colorectal Cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States. What is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer means that cells that aren’t normal are growing in your colon or rectum.
Developing good oral health habits at an early age and visiting the dentist regularly helps children get a great start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums! Get the Facts Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. People at risk for glaucoma need to know what steps they can take to help protect their vision. Get The Facts What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve.
