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7 Major Swimming Safely Tips to Remember This Summer

Swimming is a great recreational activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages as a great way to beat the heat. It’s important to know how to stay safe when you’re in or around any body of water. According to the Safe Kids Worldwide, here are some vital swimming safety tips you should…
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WYH Sponsors Palace Theatre’s “Summer in the City Series”

The Palace Theatre will once again host their “Summer in the City” series during July and August this summer. During this eight week period, The Palace will offer eight FREE, family-friendly movies to children and families from neighborhoods around the Palace Theatre in downtown Albany. “The movie series provides children with the opportunity to enjoy the…
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WYH Staff Shows Off Their Pride

We had an amazing time at 2017 Capital Pride Parade and Festival this past weekend! Not only did dozens of WYH staff and their families members attend the celebration, but our Mobile Health Unit made an appearance too! Check out more photos from the day on our Facebook…
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June Update on Albany Dental Clinic

Here’s the latest update with construction at our future dental clinic on 900 Lark. The walls to form the individual operatories are slowly going up. The goal for the new clinic is accommodate and expand our dental services in the Albany community through our Campaign for Smiles initiative.    …
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What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you’re mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience. Mindfulness strategies are short exercises one can…
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10 Ways to Take Care of YOU

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this week we have Whitney Young Health’s Behavioral Health Clinician, Elizabeth Seguinot, LMHC, reminding everyone that taking care of your mental health is extremely important and by following these directions, here is how you do it.  To be able to care for the people you love, you must…
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Meet Our Newest Board Members

WYH is proud to announce the newest members to join our Board of Directors in 2017! Mercedes Teague, Financial Manager at the Home Care Association of NYS, Inc. Harris Oberlander, LCSW-R, Chief Executive Officer at the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc. Sheila Nelson, MHA, CHIE, Vice President…
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