This new mobile health van will come to North Albany Academy once a month to serve students — particularly refugees and immigrants.
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‘Whitney on Wheels’ Coming to North Albany Academy
In celebration of National of Health Center Week, Whitney Young Health is proud to announce that we will be continuing our partnership with the Albany City School District by having our mobile health unit, ‘Whitney on Wheels’ visit North Albany Academy. Starting in September, Whitney on Wheels will provide medical services to students, teachers, and families…
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Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center recently added three members to its board of directors.
Veggie Mobile marks decade of delivering fresh produce
People wait to enter the Veggie Mobile which was parked outside the Whitney Young Health Center on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Albany, N.Y. The Veggie Mobile, which is through Capital Roots, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
WIC’s World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
Calling all moms and babies – it’s that time of year again! The first week of August marks World Breastfeeding Week, an annual week-long event that encourages breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. As one of three WIC offices in Albany County, our WIC program is full of dedicated staff who…
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World Hepatitis Day
Friday, July 28th marks World Hepatitis Day – to bring awareness to this terrible, yet curable, disease and to encourage those at-risk to get tested. According to the World Health Organization, “Viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death globally, accounting for 1.34 million deaths per year – that’s as many as HIV/AIDS,…
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Interview with Dr. Deborah Vasquez – Director of Pediatrics
Whitney Young Health serves over 19,000 patients per year – almost half of those being children under the age of 18. Providing quality healthcare to such a high volume of patients, especially younger ages where the health habits they learn now will affect them later on in life, is no easy feat. Our pediatrics team,…
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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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