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5 Ways to Make This the Best School Year Ever

The best to start off the new school year, or anything really, is to plan ahead.  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), these 5 tips will help you and your family have a safe and happy school year. 1. The First Day of School If your child seems…
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WYH & Fidelis Help Kids with Back to School Prep

Everyone knows that the best part of the new school year is the new school supplies! On August 26th, Whitney Young Health and Fidelis Care joined together to help the kids in the community start the new school year on the right foot by throwing a Back to School Health Fair.  …
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month

Are your children ready for school? Check those vaccine records. It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! Just because you are an adult, doesn’t mean you should throw away your shot! Immunizations, or vaccinations can help prevent dangerous and occasionally deadly diseases, such as the flu, measles, and pneumonia. Vaccinations are important…
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Hundreds Attend Watervliet Health Center Open House

What better way to take part in National Health Center Week than host an open house for your brand new health center? On Tuesday, August 9th, Whitney Young Health unveiled, along with federal, state and local officials, the new Watervliet Health Center with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony.  Not only…
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WYH Celebrates National Health Center Week

Happy National Health Center Week!  Are you ready to celebrate all week long? National Health Center Week (NHCW) is a week-long celebration of recognizing not only our health center, but health centers all over the country who provide high quality, cost effective, accessible care to the under-served population. This year’s theme is “Celebrating America’s…
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