All efforts REACH has made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Hispanic and Latino communities of Berks and Lebanon Counties, PA.
Guadalupe “Lupita” Barbara, a Lebanon County Community Champion and owner of the restaurant La Placita de Lebanon has been named a finalist in abc27’s Remarkable Women contest. Read the full story and watch interview on abc27’s website.
Public Health Challenge In the United States, Hispanic adults were found to have a 22.6% prevalence of diabetes which is twice the prevalence of non-Hispanic White adults (11.3%). Hispanic adults were found to have a 10.1% prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes which is more than twice the amount of undiagnosed diabetes among non-Hispanic White adults (3.8%). […]
Diana Rodriguez, a CHW in Berks County, has long enjoyed the variety of trails and parks available across Berks County. Recently, her hikes have looked a little different. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Diana and her family have been very careful to follow CDC guidelines for Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities and for Protecting […]
We are incredibly proud of partner organizations who are stepping up to the plate during this time of uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on families, leaving many without jobs, homes, and often times, food. This is where organizations like Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, the Caring Cupboard, and […]
The Penn State REACH team has been quick to recognize the changing needs of the Lebanon and Reading communities over the past several weeks. As the COVID-19 situation has unfolded, families have been faced with unprecedented challenges including loss of income and housing. Our Community Health Workers and REACH team members have jumped into action […]