The Cambria County Drug Coalition and more than a dozen Cambria County pharmacies have partnered to distribute pouches that can be used to neutralize unwanted, unused or expired drugs, coalition leaders announced Tuesday. Members of the public can receive Deterra drug deactivation pouches at no cost by visiting the drive-through windows of participating pharmacies through
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The Cambria County Drug Coalition is helping those who have lost someone to substance use disorder remember their loved ones. The group is helping people memorialize their loved ones by joining in the making of quilts. Each quilt panel is 3 feet by 6 feet to symbolize the size of a
During the holiday season of glad tidings and joy to the world, people get so caught up in their own celebration they fail connect with those suffering loss and pain. A special Blue Christmas church service Thursday in downtown Johnstown was built around lifting those who are hurting. Read More...
Addressing the opioid crisis gripping the state and nation requires a multifaceted approach, beginning with understanding the core issue, the state's top doctor told University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown students on Wednesday. "Addiction is a medical condition. It is not a moral failure," Dr. Rachel Levine, secretary of health, said during Pennsylvania Opioid Crisis and
Since its formation in September 2016, the members and sectors of the Cambria County Drug Coalition “have stayed the course” in a three-pronged approach to bring leaders in law enforcement, treatment and prevention together to reverse the county’s drug problem. On Tuesday, the drug coalition held its annual community report outreach meeting at Richland High
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — It was a busy week last week and over the weekend as communities across our region participated in red ribbon week and National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In Cambria County, the events all came down to Tuesday as the annual Community Report Out event was held. Read More...
Not everyone has the right stuff to be a first responder. Dealing with devastating fires, vehicle crashes and other emergencies takes strength of character. The regions' police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel and dispatchers were honored for their dedication at the second annual "First Responder Appreciation Breakfast," held Friday at Emmanuel Church in Richland Township.
CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — Officials across the country are giving people the chance to clean out their medicine cabinets Saturday with the next National Drug Take Back Day. Read More...
JOHNSTOWN, CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ Plus) — The Cambria County Drug Coalition is hosting a national campaign right here in Cambria County. This week is National Red Ribbon Week and the coalition is hosting events in honor of a fallen hero more than 30 years ago. Read More...
The Cambria County Drug Coalition has a slate of events planned to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug campaign in the nation. The Red Ribbon Campaign started after drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA Agent Enrique Camarena in 1985 and the tradition of displaying red ribbons as a symbol of intolerance