Pottstown Regional Community Foundation

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Health Intervention

Which Diet Is Best for You?

Forget about trendy diets. The best way to eat is by consistently choosing healthy foods. We gather some options to help you get the nutrition you need. Don’t worry. We didn’t forget about your tastebuds…

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health initiatives

Magnesium: The Mineral that Multitasks

Do you get enough magnesium to help prevent disease as well as improve your overall health? Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation provides insight on this mineral and how it can benefit you …

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Health Intervention

Screening Screen Time

Screens surround us almost everywhere we go. As we enter fall with its more hectic pace our time becomes more limited. Start now with a healthy screen-time diet to avoid overconsumption and its negative effects on everything from mental/physical health to finances.

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Health Intervention

The Exercises You Need Right Now

Summer is a great time to focus on fitness. The days are bright and motivating. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) shares guidelines on the best workouts for your age.
Did you know your biological age can differ from your birth age? Your lifestyle can affect aging—making your body at the cellular level (and appearance) present younger or older.

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Health Intervention

Cool Tips for Heart Health

Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States. Every 40 seconds, an American has a stroke, often with harsh consequences on functionality and the lives of their loved ones. Pottstown Health and Wellness Foundation shares safety tips to ensure your cardiovascular health remains at its best—especially during the summer heat.

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Health Intervention

Headache Help

Headache disorders are among the most disabling conditions worldwide. Chronic headaches are a leading cause of missed work days for many in the workforce. The pain disrupts everything from daily productivity to major social events. Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) shares helpful ideas for preventing and easing the pain

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Health Intervention

Exercise to Help Allergies & Asthma

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It is time to recognize these two can be observed together. We share how to exercise to clear your head and strengthen your lungs.

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Community Programs

Keep America Beautiful

Keep America Beautiful Month gives everyone a chance to help Mother Nature in her renewed efforts to refresh our earth. Whether inspired to focus on your own little landscape or the greater expanse, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) shares ideas for helping to spread the sunshine.

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Community Programs

Are You at Risk? January Is National Radon Action Month

Although a preventable health risk, radon poisoning takes the lives of about 21,000 Americans annually. Among non-smokers, it is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation explains radon’s origin and how to prevent unnecessary exposure. Take these precautions.

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Who We Are

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) connects people who care with causes that matter. As a public community foundation, we collaborate with donors, nonprofits, businesses, and government to address the region’s most pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities. Serving a 10-mile radius around Pottstown, our work advances equity, fosters collaboration, and drives measurable community impact.