Tag: News

Holiday Book Drive with Barnes & Noble

It’s that time of year again! Barnes & Noble at the Colonie Center Mall is hosting their annual holiday book drive, an event in which generous customers donate children’s books to local charities like Whitney Young Health. The brand-new books are purchased by customers in our local Barnes & Noble store then are…
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A Healthy Twist with a Food Drive

During the month of October, WYH hosted a healthy food drive in collaboration with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of  Albany County. Between all of our five facilities, we gathered over 90 different healthy food items! The food donations will be given both to food pantries in Albany and Troy. — If you would like…
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Whitney Young Health Announces Campaign for Smiles

At this year’s Legacy Event, Whitney Young Health President and CEO David Shippee announced the launch of the Campaign for Smiles, a fundraising effort to support expanded dental care in the Capital Region. The Campaign for Smiles will support the relocation and expansion of Whitney Young Health’s Albany Dental Practice, including a $2 million…
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Whitney Young Health Names Building, Expands Integrated Care Delivery

Whitney Young Health has announced the naming of its property at 10 Dewitt Street in Albany.  The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Treatment Center was recently remodeled with funding from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, federal funding through the Affordable Care Act, state funding through the Department of Health and other local supporters.     …
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Simply Give

We are pleased to announce that it is even easier than ever to give to Whitney Young Health! Are you looking to make a charitable donation that will benefit thousands of Capital Region residents? Look no further – your gift to Whitney Young Health will ensure that quality healthcare is accessible and available without…
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Whitney on Wheels Receives Grant from First Niagara Bank

Whitney Young Health is excited to announce that Whitney on Wheels, our mobile health unit, has received a $5,000 grant from First Niagara Bank. Whitney on Wheels operates to deliver primary health care to people who have barriers to accessing health care in traditional settings in Albany and Rensselaer counties. The mobile health unit services both…
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Register to Vote at WYH

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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