Community-Driven Research Data that reflects the lived experiences of our neighbors Our Service Area JRF’s footprint encompasses 26 municipalities served by AHN Jefferson Hospital, located in the South Hills and lower Mon Valley of Allegheny County. Community Snapshots Where you live matters – especially when it comes to your health. Across Our Service Area Learn about income, transportation, health outcomes, and more across JRF’s communities. All Communities Zoom In From racial diversity in Baldwin Borough to median age in Dravosburg to housing in Elizabeth Borough. By Municipality By School District Our Changing Communities Data trends in demographics, economic mobility, and community health Data trends June 25, 2026 From the Desk of Dr Gadson JRF News Encouraging Environmental Health Across Our Region Each year, World Environment Day is celebrated in early June to highlight the importance of protecting our environment and creating healthier, more sustainable communities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 99% of the world’s population breathes air that is not at recommended air quality levels, making environmental education and awareness more important […] April 29, 2026 From the Desk of Dr Gadson JRF News The Importance of Community Stress Reduction Each day as I sit in meetings where decisions are made that affect families, neighborhoods and communities, I am reminded of the impact of stress. This is largely due to the current fiscal landscape… budget deficits, program shortfalls and the uncertainty of policy impacts that are dominating conversations. There is an underlying force gripping everything […] February 24, 2026 From the Desk of Dr Gadson JRF News Encouraging Cancer Prevention via Healthy Living & Celebrating Black History Month As we continue through the first quarter of a new calendar year with a focus on improved health, recognizing February as National Cancer Prevention Month is an important consideration. During the latter part of 2025, the Jefferson Regional Foundation (JRF) team began conducting a review of public health statistics and qualitative insights from the communities […]
