February marks National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.
This year the ADA is asking parents and especially children to “Choose Tap Water…
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According to Health.com, the number one New Year’s Resolution year in and year out is to lose weight. This is no easy feat, especially after a long holiday season of eating delicious, but not so healthy foods. Molly Ward, Whitney Young Health’s Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator is guest blogging to give you the…
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It’s that dreaded time of year again – cold and flu season!
Colder weather means that you and everyone around you are more susceptible to germs and catching a cold or more seriously, coming down with the flu. It’s important to know not only how to take preventive measures so you don’t catch these…
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Almost 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but the disease is almost always preventable. Prevention can be done through vaccination and other appropriate screenings such as Pap and HPV tests.
What are the guidelines for detection of cervical cancer?
Beginning at age 21, women…
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Whitney Young Health is happy to announce that $10,132 was raised during our End of Year Giving Campaign, taking place throughout the holiday season. The funds raised will go towards providing crucial healthcare needs to those who are under-insured or even have no insurance at all.
Everyone at WYH would like to thank each and…
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Limited WIC services will now be offered at our Watervliet Health Center at 1804 2nd Avenue. Our WIC Specialist will be available on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday of the month. The hours will be 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm.
WIC is a program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women,…
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Whitney Young Health is happy to announce we have been chosen as the 2017 Adopted Nonprofit for the Capital Region Chamber’s Women’s Business Council (WBC). This collaboration will bring awareness and hopefully funds to our organization to help keep our facilities and services intact and support our expansions in providing quality healthcare.
To be selected…
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