Meet Shauna! Whitney Young Health's New Volunteer RN
Shauna is volunteering on Whitney Young Health's mobile health unit, Whitney on Wheels.
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Whitney Young Health Signs "Prescription for Progress"
Prescription for Progress is a coalition that includes leaders from various industries all across the Capital Region to win the fight against the nationwide opioid crisis.
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Do You Know the Dangers of Over Drinking?
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and this week we have Jacalynn Romeyn, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Whitney Young Health's Outpatient Substance Use Program Program (FACTS) to discuss the dangers of over drinking.
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Whitney Young Health Sponsors Hyman Hayes' CANstruction
The Capital Region CANstruction is an opportunity for companies to show off their creativity and design using cans all while donating to a local charity in need.
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Blood Pressure Awareness with Whitney Young Health
The program is intended to help both employees and patients to learn about how to monitor their blood pressure.
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Breastfeeding, Formula and the Environment
This week we have Kelsey Munn, RD, CDN, CLC, Whitney Young Health's WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator discuss how breastfeeding is not only good for your infant, but for the earth as well.
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Whitney Young Health Named Runner-Up in UAlbany Contest
The premise of the contest was to show how WYH makes an impact in public health and social justice in the Capital Region.
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Whitney Young Health Announces Expansion of Whitney on Wheels Program in Albany
Health Center Mobile Unit Expands from two service locations to 11 in just two years.
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4 Tips on Meal Planning Made Easy
This week we have Molly Ward, RD, CDN, CDE Whitney Young Health's Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator giving you the (easy) tips on how you and your family can meal plan.
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How to Make Fresh Food Last Longer
This week we have Dylan Farnan, DTR, Whitney Young Health WIC's Qualified Nutritionist giving you tips on how to make your fresh food last longer.
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Whitney Young Health Teaches Local Grade Schools Asthma Management
Providers a part of WYH"s Community-Based Program are teaching the children asthma self-management.
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4 Ways to Eliminate Food Waste
It's National Nutrition Month and we have Kelsey Munn, RD, CDN, CLC, Whitney Young Health's WIC Breastfeeding Coordinator discuss how to stop being so wasteful when it comes to food.
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CPTS Achieves "100 People Cured" with Hep C
Through the process of testing and treatment, over 100 people in the Community Prevention & Treatment Services Program (CPTS) have been cured of Hepatitis C.
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WYH Wears Red to Support Community Health Centers
Over four months ago, Congress failed to extend funding for Health Centers and fix a 70% funding cliff. This failure to act has put 9 million patients, 50,000 jobs, and nearly 3,000 health center sites at risk. The time is now for Congress to act and extend critical funding for health centers. This is why we wear red.
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Capital Roots Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand VeggieRx Program with Whitney Young Health
VeggieRx Program provides eligible patients with “prescription” vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from Capital Roots’ Veggie Mobile®.
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Whitney Young Health Adds Two New Doctors to Pediatric Staff
Health Center staffing expansion with Dr. Mian and Dr. Kao allows for additional patients and more availability.
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Barnes & Noble Donates Over 4,000 Books to Whitney Young Health
The donated books will be given out to Whitney Young Health's pediatric patients three health centers and the students within their 3 school-based health centers.
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MVP Healthcares Gives $5,000 to WYH Dental Program
This gift will support the organization's new dental clinic in Albany.
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Women's Business Council Adopted Nonprofit Holiday Fundraiser Celebrates WYH
Whitney Young Health was the Capital Region Chamber Women's Business Council Adopted Nonprofit for 2017.
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The 411 on the HPV Vaccine for Young Teens
When it comes to the health of you and your kids, having the facts is a healthy place to start. Find out more about the vaccine that can prevent the risk of HPV-related cancers.
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