Advancing health equity through community partnerships in Central Pennsylvania.
The Penn State Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program in Central Pennsylvania is a collaboration of community organizations, leaders and public health professionals. This dedicated group is leading the charge in the CDC’s mission to decrease health disparities and promote health equity specifically within the Hispanic and Latino populations.
Lebanon County is the 24th largest county in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 144,252 people. The largest city in Lebanon County, Lebanon has a population of 26,814 people.
Dauphin County is the 14th largest county in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 289,234 people. The largest city in Dauphin County, Harrisburg is the ninth most populous city in the state with a population of 50,099 people.
York County is the 8th largest county in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 464,640 people. The largest city in York County, York is the tenth most populous city in the state with a population of 44,800 people.
Berks County is the 9th largest county in the state of Pennsylvania with a population of 432,821 people. The largest city in Berks County, Reading is the fourth most populous city in the state with a population of 95,112 people. The 2020 census revealed that the city has the highest percentage of Latinos of any municipality in Pennsylvania: nearly 69% up from 58% in 2010.
Penn State REACH plans and carries out local, culturally appropriate programs to address a wide range of health issues among the Hispanic and Latino populations in Central Pennsylvania. Contact us today if you're in Berks, Lebanon, Dauphin, or York County and need help inspiring a healthier community.
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