Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is now available WYH!
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a pill taken every day for 30 days that can help prevent HIV infection in people who DO NOT have HIV
When someone is exposed to HIV through sex or injection drug use, PreP can help stop the virus…
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Come join Whitney Young Health, along with state and county officials, as we celebrate the opening of the Watervliet Health Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 9th from 9 AM – 1 PM. The new health center provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to those in the Watervliet community and its surrounding…
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Did you know you can see your provider AND register to vote at the same time? Well if you have an appointment at our Albany practice from July through August then you’re in luck! The next upcoming state and local primary as well as the general election are going to be some of the most…
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Have you heard that Whitey Young Health’s Watervliet Health Center has received a $5,000 grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region?
The support from the RMHC of the Capital Region is helping to improve the availability of dental care for children in Watervliet. Whitney Young Health’s mission is to provide…
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Our “baby shower” event countdown is officially on!
As we mentioned before, our WIC office will be throwing a fun “baby shower” on August 4th from 9:30AM – 12:30 PM in honor of National Breastfeeding Week. A day filled with food, drinks and games centered on giving necessary baby items to women and young…
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You’re invited to the coolest baby shower ever!
From August 1st – 7th, organizations all over the world celebrate World Breastfeeding Week to encourage breastfeeding and to improve the health of babies around the world. This year’s theme is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our well being from the…
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It’s UV Safety Month, so we’re helping raise awareness about the effects of sun exposure and ways you can protect yourself. With all the sun and humidity we’ve had lately, it’s important to protect your skin whenever you’re outside. The need to protect your skin from the sun has become very clear over the years. The…
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Need something to do on Saturday nights in July and August? Look no further because the Powers Park Concert Series in Troy, NY is the perfect option for you. Every Saturday from July to August at 6 PM, a wide range of local musical acts come to Powers Park to put on a great show…
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One in 8 people living with HIV in the U.S. don’t know they have it. That means they aren’t getting the medical care they need to stay healthy and to avoid passing HIV to others. You can help change this — spread the word about National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
The…
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