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
Cancer and Men’s Health: What Every Man Needs to Know
What is Cancer? Cancer happens when cells in your body grow out of control. These cells form lumps called tumors that can spread to other parts of the body. Understanding cancer is important for men because many types of cancer affect men.
QUARTERLY BLOG: The Importance of Men’s Health in Our Community
Men’s health is an important topic that affects everyone in our community. When we talk about men’s health, we’re not just looking at physical problems; we’re also focusing on mental well-being. Here’s why raising awareness about men’s health is crucial:
Substance Use Disorders: Understanding the Impact and Path to Recovery
Substance use disorders, involving alcohol, opioids, and increasingly cannabis, are major public health concerns. These disorders can lead to dependency, serious health problems, and increased risk of overdose. Understanding substance use disorders and finding effective treatments is crucial for overall well-being.
Community Health Net Welcomes New Medical Director
For Immediate Release Media Inquiries Welcome 2/12/25 Contact Community Health Net Mary Lynn Slivinski Director of Administrative Services mslivinski@community-healthnet.com 814.454.4530 x227 Community Health Net Welcomes New Medical Director The Cambridge Springs Native Joins Leadership to Reshape Access to Health Services. Erie,
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