Data Findings

Cigarette Smoking in Southeastern Pennsylvania

The American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, which will be taking place on Thursday, November 17th, encourages smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), by quitting—even for one day—smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk. Read More>>
Spotlight

PHMC Health Network: PHMC Care Clinic

This month, the Community Health Data Base would like to spotlight The ‘PHMC Care Clinic’. Now a part of PHMC’s network of health centers (5 FHQCs), PHMC Care Clinic serves communities in North Philadelphia that have significant healthcare disparities. ‘Beyond Care’ is the PHMC health network’s commitment to offering a holistic, patient-centered approach to quality care. Read more>>

Funders

The extensive research, analysis and technical assistance provided by the Community Health Data Base is made possible with the support of:

The Pew Charitable Trusts
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Green Tree Community Health Foundation
United Way of North Penn
North Penn Community Health Foundation
Thomas Scattergood Foundation

Foundations, area hospitals, health care systems, insurers, government and large nonprofit agencies also help to support the project's data collection and dissemination activities. These member organizations are highly involved in the use and analysis of CHDB's data. If you are interested in joining, visit the Become a Member section of the website for more information.

Data Findings

Cigarette Smoking in Southeastern Pennsylvania

Spotlight

PHMC Health Network: PHMC Care Clinic

Funders