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Sparking Change | Making a Healthier Berks

August 5, 2026

Listen to the latest episode of Sparking Change: The Official Podcast of Berks County Community Foundation, titled “Making a Healthier Berks”.

Making a healthier community starts with understanding its residents’ needs and why they may struggle to meet them. Listen to our latest episode of Sparking Change, featuring Jennifer Kolker, Clinical Professor of Health Management and Policy at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health.

Jennifer sits down with Cindy Milian, Health & Human Services Program Officer, to discuss the importance of public health infrastructure and how Berks can learn from its neighboring counties.

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Read the 2023 Study of the Delivery of Health and Public Health Services in Berks County to supplement the conversation on the needs assessment and opportunities for public health in Berks County.

To connect with Jennifer Kolker, email her at jak682@drexel.edu.

To connect with Cindy Milian, call the foundation at 610-685-2223.

The mission of Berks County Community Foundation is to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for Berks County residents.

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