By Teresa Hartmann, PhD Assistant Professor, Millersville University; Adjunct Faculty, Eastern Mennonite University; 2015 LOHF Nurse Scholarship Recipient As a nurse scientist, I often
Our mission is to elevate the mental well-being of Lancaster County children. Children like 16-year-old Alicia* whose suicidal thoughts and experimentation with cutting were unnoticed
The pain and suffering of untreated depression or anxiety may be the greatest impetus for someone to consider ending their life. If they complete suicide,
Our board and staff recently spent a day together to ask ourselves tough questions about implicit bias, micro-aggression, and racial equity. What we learned will
What is seamless transition? Seamless transition is the continuity of physical and behavioral healthcare as a teen ages past eligibility for services for children. The
Some of our donors and staff recently attended an exclusive, pre-opening tour of the new Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital. This innovative addition to our community
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Nurse Education Scholarship. The purpose of the Nurse Education Scholarship
At LOHF (Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation) our mission is to improve children’s behavioral health in Lancaster County and equip healthcare providers toward this end. We
By Maddison Toney, Intern At a NAMI conference in Ohio, actor Wil Wheaton (of Big Bang Theory, Star Trek, and Wonder Years fame), shared
We recently hosted an info session for organizations interested in applying for LOHF Children’s Behavioral Health Grants. View the full presentation and handout here. The
By Anna Kennedy, Executive Director Our dear friend Bob Haigh passed away at his home on May 12, after being hospitalized for 10 days. His
At LOHF, we’re connecting our grant partners to understand where they see the need for trauma-informed care in our community, and how we can
By Anna Kennedy, LOHF Executive Director Recently, I attended Equity Summit 2018 with PolicyLink and other national health foundations to learn how to view children’s
Info session scheduled for nonprofit community benefit organizations to learn more. When Joanna* was jailed at Lancaster County Prison, she was already expecting to give
LOHF approved funding to three Lancaster County community benefit organizations for children’s behavioral health programs. Philhaven: $5,000 for “Attachment-Based Family Therapy” to repair and rebuild
What does a parent’s divorce have to do with heart disease? If a parent was an alcoholic, is their child at greater risk of depression
by Anna Kennedy, LOHF Executive Director I joined 10 colleagues from Lancaster organizations last week to learn how to apply racial justice in our
Now Accepting Nurse Scholarship Applications Each year nursing scholarships are awarded to deserving students beginning their nursing education as well as students who are advancing
LOHF is governed by an all-volunteer board and committees. We could not accomplish the mission of improving children’s behavioral health without their diverse perspective, expertise,
“ABSOLUTELY RIVETING. PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT.” – New York Times journalist and author David Bornstein The Junior League of Lancaster, Lancaster Education Foundation, and LOHF invite you to a Film Screening of “Paper
When children and teens struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress, their whole family is affected. Yet, as many as 80% of kids with behavioral health
Thanks to our donors, LOHF is announces recipients of Fall 2017 community grants. LOHF this week approved funding to five Lancaster County community benefit organizations
Guest Post by Jeimary Ramos Malave, RN and LOHF Scholarship Recipient This month I assisted in my first delivery of a refugee patient’s baby at
Mental Health Copay Assistance is a program of LOHF that provides copay assistance for the behavioral healthcare needs of those who cannot afford it. Formerly known
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2017 Nurse Education Scholarship. The purpose of the Nurse Education Scholarship
Thank you community partners, donors, and volunteers. Let’s celebrate success highlights from the children’s behavioral health grant reports that just came in! These grants
We welcome grant applications for our Fall 2017 Children’s Behavioral Health grant program. Applications are due online by September 1, 2017. LOHF recently hosted an
Leona, 58, never expected to be raising her granddaughter, whose parents are incarcerated in Lancaster County Prison. Her 10-year-old granddaughter wrestles with emotions of
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) awards $32,500 in grants to improve access to behavioral healthcare and mental wellbeing for Lancaster County children and teens. Another
In September, we celebrated nursing in Lancaster County by honoring 17 new nurse scholarship recipients and 11 continuing nurse scholars. Since 2003, LOHF has invested
Last month, Community Services Group and College Avenue Family Medicine became the first pilot sites for NavWell, joining LOHF in a revolutionary approach to improving
Our successes are the result of partnerships with local organizations, the contributions of volunteers, and donors who share our mission to advance resources for healthier
At LOHF, the power of partnership means that with only two staff but many compassionate and dedicated volunteers, we can accomplish great improvements in the
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is committed to supporting programs and streamline access to resources that help families, educators and healthcare professionals achieve healthier outcomes.
Check out this short video celebrating the impact you made in 2016 by supporting LOHF in improving children’s behavioral health and strengthening the capacity of
As Executive Director and CEO of Philhaven—a non-profit behavioral healthcare organization offering services for children, adolescents, adults and older adults in south central PA—Phil Hess
On a daily basis, Jo Ann Lawer—Director of Government Affairs and Grants for Lancaster General Health—works to keep important medical issues at the forefront with local
As the Director of Project Access Lancaster County, Lisa Riffanacht works closely with primary care physicians. Throughout her career, she has learned the challenges which families,
Susan Blue, President and CEO of Community Services Group—a provider of community-based mental health, intellectual, and developmental services throughout Pennsylvania—understands the power of collaboration in
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their
As Director of the Children’s Department at Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA), Connell O’Brien has dedicated his life’s work to improving and advancing integrated,
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) will grant a total of $27,500 to three Lancaster County organizations for children’s behavioral health programs. 1. Phihaven $12,500
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their
You are invited to our Continuing Medical Education presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their
We are pleased to welcome Jeanette Scott to the LOHF team as as our part-time Executive Assistant. Jeannette has worked in both the public and
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their nursing
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their nursing
Happy National Health Education Week! The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) celebrates National Health Education Week (NHEW) every year during the third full week
Since 2003, LOHF awards scholarships to deserving students who are beginning their nursing education, as well as students who are looking to advance their nursing
Join Let’s Talk Lancaster at Art Walk in downtown Lancaster for the Change Direction Kickoff Event on October 8th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation will proudly present during the 9th Annual Adelante Education Forum, Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine are proud sponsors of the 2016 CME Series. Please join us on October 25, 2016
You can never predict when a crisis is going to occur. Preparedness is essential when one is confronted with a possibly life-threatening situation. Mental Health America of Lancaster County provides Question Persuade and Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention training sessions. QPR trainings are designed to
The Lancaster County Suicide Prevention Coalition is sponsoring the 2016 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, Saturday, November 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
As Executive Director at Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation, Anna Brendle Kennedy recognizes that overall health is only achieved when both the mind and body
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is currently hiring an Executive Assistant. The Executive Assistant position is responsible for supporting the Executive Director in the overall operations of
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is a health-focused resource created to strengthen the mental and behavioral wellbeing of children and youth in Lancaster County. Through critical
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2016 Nurse Education Scholarship. The objective of the Nurse Education
At the Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation, we need your financial support so we can help children and families in our community who have behavioral
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). During the month, communities are educated on the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. “Getting vaccinated
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine are proud sponsors of the 2016 CME Series. Please join us on August 23,
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation recently partnered with the Lancaster Education Foundation to sponsor the film screening of Paper Tigers at J.P. McCaskey High School. LOHF
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is proud to partner with CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health, a local nonprofit committed to offering mental and behavioral health services
The Department of Human Services recently announced a statewide selection by the HealthChoices managed care organization (MCOs) of awards for Pennsylvania’s Telephonic Psychiatric Service Program
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation supports innovation, creativity, and capacity building efforts that advance mental wellness of children and youth in Lancaster County. Our Community Grant
Dear Gentlemen in a Pizza Shop, The three of you openly discussed some very tough topics. You must be good friends. I sat down in
What is incredible Years Small Group Therapy (Dina School)? The Incredible Years Dina School child training program treats children with difficult and challenging behaviors in
We recently met with Digital Marketing Director at Steinman Communications and Marketing & Communications Committee member, John Walker. Below, John shares his valuable insight regarding
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation proudly sponsored Chris Wenger, DO, FACC; The Heart Group, Nutrition and The Metabolic Malady on May 24, 2016 at Heart of
May is Mental Health Month! We recently sat down with Emily Pressley, D.O., a psychiatrist with Penn/Lancaster General Health and Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation Board
Lancaster General Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) provides long-term, in-home care to a high-risk population. A Fall 2015 Community Grant Recipient, NFP adopted the Moving Beyond Depression
Since 1949, Mental Health America has led the observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. During May, millions join together in support and advocacy. It is
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is a proud sponsor of the Let’s Talk Lancaster Expo, May 21 at HACC Lancaster Campus. The expo event
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is a proud sponsor of the 2016 Health Summit, May 12 at The Ware Center in coordination with LiveWELL Lancaster County Coalition. The
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) would like to thank Vivian Spiese, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Lancaster County Affiliate, for her
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) has approved funding to four Lancaster County community benefit organizations for children’s behavioral health programs: CASA of Lancaster County:
In coordination with Compass Mark, Burrowes Elementary hosted their first Donuts with Dads event on Wednesday, March 30th. A long-time the partner with the School
Recent evidence suggests that nutrition is an essential component of mental health. Additionally, a number of mental health conditions — depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity
March is National Nutrition Month! According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 15.9 million children — 1 in 5 — under the age of
Mary is a 7 year old white female, who lives in a homeless shelter with her mother who has had a long history of being
Many Medicaid beneficiaries suffer from multiple or severe chronic health conditions. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) health reform, enacted on March 23,
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to support area health providers with critical access to financial and educational resources including grants, scholarships, loan repayments
It’s common for women to experience some level of stress, anxiety, anxiousness prior to or following the birth of their child. However, recent studies suggest
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF) is proud to introduce NavWell. A newly designed web-based and mobile-compatible software tool that links primary care physicians with behavioral
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is proud to partner with the National Council for Behavioral Health. In 2016, the National Council for Behavioral Health has committed
LOHF is proud to announce that scholarship applications are now being accepted for 2016 Nursing Scholarship. LOHF scholars continue to make a difference in the community every
We are pleased to announce our support for an exciting new initiative with The National Council for Behavioral Health to reach one million Mental Health First
It’s little wonder that children’s success in life is largely dependent on having strong, positive role models who are active in their lives. From parents,
What is Resiliency? Resiliency is the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances. It is the trait that allows us to exist in this less than
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is a proud recipient of Lancaster County Community Foundation’s #IGiveExtra giveaway. We were selected to receive an ExtraGive t-shirt and $25
Acts of societal violence are difficult for children to process and understand. In these times of confusion, as parents, we’re often faced with the challenging task
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation will present the LOHF Care Coordination System to Let’s Talk Lancaster, a coalition area mental and behavioral health care providers, during
Congratulations, Lancaster! We’ve raised over $6 million in support of Lancaster County nonprofits and benefit organizations during the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s Extraordinary Give. Your
Lancaster County Community Foundation’s Extraordinary Give is the county’s largest day of giving. Over 350 local organizations are participating in this year’s event and they’re
I feel extremely blessed to have been chosen as a recipient of a Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation scholarship. The money has helped to relieve a
The Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation has a rich heritage of medicine base on work by D.O.s and continually devotes funding to encourage D.O.s to practice
Our mental health crisis is highlighted when atrocities make the national news, but it seems that these events are quickly forgotten… until the next news-worthy
Grant applications are now being accepted for the Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation Community Grant Program to improve children’s behavioral health in Lancaster County. Letters of
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is committed to increasing access to mental and behavioral health services in Lancaster County. It’s this foundational pledge that has allowed
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a form of stress. Small amounts of stress are normal, including children. Even moderate amount of stress can be positive
NPR’s recent What Happens If You Try To Prevent Every Single Suicide spotlights a 2001 initiative aimed at reducing the United State’s suicide rate to zero. “An
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is proud to attend Grant Makers Health 2015 Fall Forum in Washington, D.C., November 19-20. According to GIH, “Each fall, GIH
Postpartum depression affects 1 out of 7 mothers. Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation is proud to partner with Mental Health America of Lancaster County for Lancaster
“The Pennsylvania Public Psychiatry Council was formed in April 2005 to provide a voice for Public Psychiatry in Pennsylvania, a focus for the collaborative resolution
Please join Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation and Lancaster Regional & Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center on November 3, 2015, 5:30 p.m. for Kim Costello, DO,
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation’s scholarship program, now in its fifteenth year, supports the education of exceptional nursing students who demonstrate strong academic ability and genuine
Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation’s scholarship program, now in its fifteenth year, supports the education of exceptional nursing students who demonstrate strong academic ability and genuine
This year LOHF is pleased to invest $60,000 in the education of 27 local nursing students. Our 2015 nurse scholars attend 7 different nursing schools
Our story begins in 1942 with the opening of the Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital, a facility built in the southeastern quadrant of Lancaster City. By 1974
Background We are pleased to present and share this brief summary of the findings of our “Lancaster County Youth Behavioral and Mental Health Needs Assessment.”
Our mission is to improve public health and well-being in Lancaster County by focusing on two intersecting goals: strengthening the capacity of the healthcare professional
Background We are thrilled to launch our new Community Grants Program which, we hope will encourage a culture of collaboration that fosters community partnerships to
The 2015 annual conference on health philanthropy, Grantmakers in Health brought together over 600 funders in Austin, Texas last week. Focusing on “Pathways to health”,
ACEs are Adverse Childhood Experiences that harm children’s developing brains so profoundly that the effects show up decades later: they cause much of chronic disease
We are most appreciative of the thoughtful and worthwhile feedback we received from those who attended our “Reaching Teens” Conference last November. The evaluation results
We are thrilled to continue to offer nursing education scholarship opportunities to qualified Lancaster County students. Since 2003, LOHF has helped to meet the needs
We recently partnered with the Nonprofit Resource Network of Millersville University, coLAB, Inc. to undertake a comprehensive study of the youth behavioral and mental health
With the results of the “Lancaster County Youth Behavioral and Mental Health Needs Assessment” we have refined our grantmaking focus. Our mission remains the same,
We’re gathering students, facilitators, and artists to share reflections and help shape what’s next. Your voice matters—join us!
Make your impact by donating at the link below on November 21st, and come celebrate with us at the Greatest Giving Gig at Tellus360 from 5–8 PM. Together, we can elevate mental health for Lancaster’s youth!