Do You Have the Guts to be #IBDAware?
As the holiday season rolls in, it is important to remember digestive health! In 2011, Congress recognized and declared December 1-7th as Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. In the United States, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis affects a combined 1,400,000 Americans.
What is IBD, also…
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Do You Have the Guts?
Your Donation At Work
We hope you had a Thanksgiving filled with happy times, happy memories and plenty of reasons to be thankful! We wish you good luck on catching great deals this weekend. We also hope you will take a moment to consider Whitney Young Health this coming #GivingTuesday. This December 1st, join the charities, businesses, families, and students…
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A is for Alzheimer’s Awareness
The National Institute on Aging defines Alzheimer’s disease as an “irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.” Alzheimer’s disease affects the lives of millions of aging individuals and their loved ones worldwide, so it is important to become informed about the…
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WATCH: Passing the Torch
Here’s a short film from 2006 about the founding of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center:
Save the Person, Not Just the Breasts!
Every October, the pink comes out, everywhere, from the NFL to shops and restaurants, but do you know why? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; here are some things you need to know to reduce your risk and to help educate others.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in…
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Hero Walk Takes Off in Troy
5 Reasons to Register for Heroes for Health
Are you still unsure about why you should register for Heroes for Health? Have no fear, here are 5 reasons to help you decide:
Reason #1: We couldn’t start this list without telling you that this fundraiser helps us continue to provide health care to those who need it, regardless of their ability to…
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Yes, Recovery is Possible
Yes, Recovery is Possible
One day you go to visit a friend. Your friend has been acting very “different” lately. Your friend used to be very enthusiastic and engaged, but now, your friend seems distant, irritated, and sad, so your goal during this visit is to see if you could cheer up your friend. …
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Screenings Save Newborns
Each year, millions of newborns in the U.S. are routinely screened for more than 40 different disorders, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Cystic fibrosis, Sickle Cell disease, congenital heart disease, and deafness. The no-cost Newborn Screening Program allows health care providers to identify and intervene early enough to prevent serious problems.
How do the screenings work?
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