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13
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February
2
WYH Diversity Plan
11
Have a Healthy Heart
The Zika Virus
March
11
Code Name: Endo Awareness
14
Whitney Young Health Elects New Board Members
31
FEDERAL FUNDING AWARDED
April
14
National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care
26
Talk About It: Alcohol Awareness Month
May
3
Watervliet Health Center - NOW OPEN
16
Know More: Hepatitis Awareness Month
23
Dental Services Now Available at Watervliet Health Center
26
12 Tips for a Safe & Great Summer
27
WYH Takes on the 2016 Workforce Challenge!
June
3
Fight the (Bug) Bite
10
Joint Commission Accreditation Renewed for MMTP
15
Union College & Costa Rica Exchange Students Tour Whitney Young Health
20
Know Your Status – National HIV National Testing Day
27
Summer Fun: Powers Park Concert Series
July
8
5 Ways to Protect Yourself in the Sun
13
Shower WIC with Breastfeeding Essentials
19
St. Peters Health Partners Gives Back to WIC
20
Watervliet Health Center Awarded Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities
25
Register to Vote at WYH
28
You’re Invited to the Watervliet Open House
August
1
Get PrEPared and Prevent HIV
17
4
WIC Throws a Baby Shower
8
WYH Celebrates National Health Center Week
10
Hundreds Attend Watervliet Health Center Open House
16
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
22
29
WYH & Fidelis Help Kids with Back to School Prep
9
Ribbon cut on new Whitney Young Health Center in Watervliet
September
7
5 Ways to Make This the Best School Year Ever
14
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
21
President Obama Proclaims New Health Week
26
Save the Date - Legacy Event 2016
October
3
WYH Walks 26th Annual Treatment Works March
10
Whitney on Wheels Receives Grant from First Niagara Bank
11
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Learn How to Do Self Exams!
13
Simply Give
20
Whitney Young Health Names Building, Expands Integrated Care Delivery
25
Whitney Young Health Announces Campaign for Smiles
November
3
A Healthy Twist with a Food Drive
8
#GivingTuesday with Whitney Young Health
15
What is #GivingTuesday
29
Whitney Hosts One-Day Boutique
December
1
World AIDS Day 2016, What You Need to Know
6
Holiday Book Drive with Barnes & Noble
9
The Season of Giving
13
Red Bookshelf Donated to WYH Waiting Room
19
WYH Named Capital Region Chamber's WBC 2017 Adopted Charity
28
WIC at Watervliet Health Center
2017
January
4
Over $10,000 Raised in End of Year Giving Campaign
10
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
17
How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
23
Choosing Real Solutions for your 2017 Resolutions
February
2
5 Healthy Dental Tips for Kids
3
How Whitney Young Health is Giving Kids a Reason to Smile
8
WYH Advocates for Kids During School Based Health Care Month
13
Pregnant Woman Received Medical Care Thanks to WYH, Medicaid
16
Have a Healthy Heart and Become Aware in the Month of February
22
WYH Sponsors Palace Theatre’s Black History Month Celebration
27
4 Ways to Handle Stress Better
March
1
The Earliest Start to Nutrition: Making Breastfeeding Successful
7
WYH Attends Community Health Center Advocacy Day
9
The Importance of Whole Grains
13
Join the Whitney Monthly Challenge
15
Easy Ways to Add Fruit and Vegetable to Your Meals
23
WYH Receives $25,000 from KeyBank
24
How to Cut Down on Sugar
28
80% by 2018
30
Halt the Salt
April
5
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
13
Man Loses 181 lbs. in Collaboration with Troy Health Center Staff
19
What is a Standard Drink?
24
It's National Infant Immunization Week
26
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 29th
May
2
Women and Mental Health
10
The Impact of Childhood Stress on Adult Health
15
Meet Our Newest Board Members
17
10 Ways to Take Care of YOU
24
What is Mindfulness?
June
9
June Update on Albany Dental Clinic
13
WYH Staff Shows Off Their Pride
28
WYH Sponsors Palace Theatre's "Summer in the City Series"
July
12
7 Major Swimming Safely Tips to Remember This Summer
17
Interview with Dr. Deborah Vasquez – Director of Pediatrics
26
World Hepatitis Day
August
3
WIC's World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
10
16
'Whitney on Wheels' Coming to North Albany Academy
17
21
Gear Up for Legacy 2017
28
Back to School With WYH & Fidelis Care
24
September
15
Whitney Young Health Celebrates Annual Legacy Event
October
2
5 Tips on Fighting the Flu
6
Whitney Young Wins CDPHP Award
16
Albany Dental Clinic Now Open
19
Whitney Young Achieves NACHC Advocacy Certification
20
November
6
How to Improve Your BG Control Through Diet
7
Make a Change on #GivingTuesday
13
National Diabetes Month: Gestational Diabetes and Nutrition
20
What is Prediabetes?
28
Make a Big Change with Your Small Change
30
Whitney Young Health Hosts Coat Drive
National Diabetes Month: Breastfeeding to Help Prevent Diabetes
December
1
Whitney Young Health Hosting Job Fair
5
Patient Story: Wayne's Update
12
The 411 on the HPV Vaccine for Young Teens
13
Women's Business Council Adopted Nonprofit Holiday Fundraiser Celebrates WYH
17
2018
January
4
MVP Healthcares Gives $5,000 to WYH Dental Program
9
Barnes & Noble Donates Over 4,000 Books to Whitney Young Health
12
Whitney Young Health Adds Two New Doctors to Pediatric Staff
26
30
Capital Roots Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand VeggieRx Program with Whitney Young Health
February
7
WYH Wears Red to Support Community Health Centers
28
CPTS Achieves "100 People Cured" with Hep C
March
1
4 Ways to Eliminate Food Waste
5
Whitney Young Health Teaches Local Grade Schools Asthma Management
8
How to Make Fresh Food Last Longer
14
4 Tips on Meal Planning Made Easy
15
Whitney Young Health Announces Expansion of Whitney on Wheels Program in Albany
20
Whitney Young Health Named Runner-Up in UAlbany Contest
22
Breastfeeding, Formula and the Environment
26
Blood Pressure Awareness with Whitney Young Health
April
12
Whitney Young Health Sponsors Hyman Hayes' CANstruction
13
Do You Know the Dangers of Over Drinking?
16
Whitney Young Health Signs "Prescription for Progress"
18
Meet Shauna! Whitney Young Health's New Volunteer RN
May
1
New York State Launches First eWIC with Whitney Young Health WIC
3
Whitney Young Health Names New Dental Director to Oversee Dental Practice
7
Meet the Nurses of Whitney Young Health
14
Whitney Young Health, Giffen Memorial Hosting Asthma Fair
18
Whitney Young Health Holds Ribbon Cutting For Relocated Albany Dental Practice
21
Tips on Mindfulness Meditation Through Walking
23
Join the Whitney Monthly Challenge
29
The Healing of Trauma
June
7
Whitney Young Health's Pride Week Activities
19
WYH Once Again Sponsoring the Palace's "Summer in the City" Series
26
Whitney Young Health Offering HIV Testing on National HIV Testing Day
July
16
WYH Hosts 1st Whitney Wellness Warriors Kids Kamp
26
WYH Volunteers Paint Murals in Pediatric Rooms
August
7
Whitney Young Health WIC Hosts Baby Shower Thanks to Community Donations
16
Whitney Young Health Celebrates Staff During National Health Center Week
17
Whitney Young Health, Watervliet City Schools Announce Partnership during National Health Center Week
23
Hundreds of Capital Region Children to Receive Free Backpacks, School Supplies from Whitney Young Health
29
Finance Volunteer Needed
September
4
2018 Legacy Event Tickets on Sale Now
25
Whitney Young Health Celebrates 2018 Legacy Event
November
2
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces New Bill at Whitney Young Health
5
Identify Your Risk for Diabetes
13
9 Ways to Care For Your Diabetes
20
Diabetes: Know Your Numbers
December
10
Whitney Young Health Provider Presented Award for with HIV
12
MVP Donates Winter Coats to Whitney Young Health's Patients
14
Support Whitney Young Health with Barnes & Noble's Holiday Book Drive
17
Give Back to Whitney Young Health This Holiday Season
26
Whitney Young Health Implements New Language Service Technology
2019
January
9
CPTS Program Awarded Grant for New HIV Program
14
Whitney on Wheels Providing Primary Care to Three New Sites
2
18
23
Whitney Young Health's Red Bookshelves By the Numbers
31
Whitney Young Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Breastfeeding Lounge
February
26
WYH Provider Given Award by Fidelis Care
March
5
Myth Busters: Ketogenic Diet or “Keto"
12
Whitney Young Health to Relocate Troy Health Center This Summer
13
Myth Busters: All Sugar is Bad
15
Whitney Young Health's PrEP Specialist Honored by In Our Own Voices
25
Myth Busters: Calories Matter Most, Not all Calories are Created Equal
29
Construction Begins at New Troy Health Center
April
2
Celebrate National Donate Life Month with Whitney Young Health
3
Whitney Young Health Hosted Food Drive for Local Pantries
8
Community-Based Programs Hosts Asthma Lesson at Albany Elementary School
17
Donate Children's Books Through Our Amazon Wish List
18
First Class of Nursing Students Complete Project ENSURE PCMH
29
WIC Program Recipient of NYS Office of Children and Family Services' Baby Shower
May
1
National Infant Immunization Week: What You Need to Know
2
WIC and USCRI Provide Bilingual Group Series for Refugees & Immigrants
7
Celebrating National Nurses Week
9
How Whitney Young Health's Pediatric Staff Tracks Child Development
14
Whitney Young Health Hosts Tour of New Troy Health Center
16
28
Shop for Father's Day While Supporting Whitney Young Health
June
4
How Whitney Young Health is Celebrating Pride Month
11
Whitney Young Health to Host Family Festival & Duck Dash in Troy
12
Whitney Young Health Presented Award for Smoking Cessation Efforts
13
Race Ducks and Win Prizes at WYH's Duck Dash
18
Whitney Young Health Sponsors Palace Theatre's Summer Movie Series
24
Newly-Relocated Troy Health Center Now Open
August
1
12
Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Health Center Week
July
8
Whitney Young Health Family Festival and Duck Dash
September
12
Tickets Available For Whitney Young Health's Legacy Event
October
1
Whitney Young Health's Annual Fundraiser
17
18
To Your Health October 2019
November
13
Whitney Young Health's Dr. Zeltner Wins CDPHP's People's Choice Award for Top Primary Care Provider
Kids Helping Kids
20
To Your Health: November 2019 - Whitney Young Health newsletter
22
Whitney Young Health wins Four Quality Improvement Awards from HRSA
December
23
To Your Health: December 2019 - Whitney Young Health newsletter
2020
February
4
Thank You! 2019 Year-End Giving
19
Rising Readers: Shaker High School Book Drive Benefits Whitney Young Health
24
NEWS RELEASE: Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center and Equinox Discuss Potential Merger
March
16
Vitamin D: An Important Part of a Healthy, Balanced Diet
30
Reducing Stress and Anxiety during Times of Uncertainty and COVID-19
April
3
Wellness Tips during COVID-19
9
Keeping Your Teeth Healthy During COVID-19
10
To Your Health: April 2020 - Whitney Young Health newsletter
17
Headbands for Healthcare Heroes
May
6
All About Face Masks
29
It's safe to take care of your health at Whitney Young Health
June
3
4
Black Lives Matter
5
To Your Health - June 2020
September
9
To Your Health: September 2020
October
2
Annual Fundraiser Goes Virtual
22
Whitney Young Health Honors Two Capital Region Leaders at Annual Fundraising Event
November
16
To Your Health Newsletter - Fall 2020 Print Edition
December
17
To Your Health: December 2020
2021
February
8
To Your Health Newsletter - January 2021
April
29
To Your Health Newsletter - April 2021
May
27
To Your Health Newsletter - May 2021
In the News
2017
January
11
New faces, promotion at Whitney Young Health
February
3
45 Capital Region Schools Benefit from Give a Kid a Smile Day
28
Health centers carry on legacy of civil rights leader
March
9
N.Y. officials, health experts react to Republican Obamacare replacement
23
KeyBank donates $2M to Capital Region non-profits
29
People on the Move in Albany
April
3
Regional partnership to assess food system
24
Hepatitis C hitting young adult New Yorkers as well as baby boomers
27
Whitney Young - Claudia Vega & Brian Zimmerman
May
16
Albany program helps refugee women learn to stay healthy in U.S.
June
29
Federal Cuts Could Negatively Impact Community Health Centers
July
7
Albany District Links Donates
August
14
Around Tech Valley
9
Veggie Mobile marks decade of delivering fresh produce
Veggie Mobile marks decade of delivering fresh produce
17
Whitney Young Health Mobile Unit expanding coverage
Health services coming to Albany newcomer school
Mobile health van to help serve refugee, immigrant students
31
CDC: Heroin laced with fentanyl leading to peak overdose deaths
September
18
Snapshot: Living the Legacy
Your Best Shot
20
Effort underway to better educate women about breast cancer
October
19
Congress' inaction endangers health
30
Funding cliff threatens millions of patients
November
1
Will New York's school health centers survive Medicaid change?
13
McCarthy Charities donation aids Whitney Young Health’s Troy center
December
1
Incredible photo shows off man's nearly 300-pound weight loss in the funniest way
4
Whitney Young Health Receives Charitable Grant for Facility and Equipment Upgrades at Troy Health Center
19
Whitney Young Health Benefits from Women’s Business Council Holiday Fundraiser
20
Local Dietitian Helps Man Lose 300 LBS
2018
January
22
On the Move
30
Capital Roots Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand VeggieRx Program with Whitney Young Health
Grant to Help Extend Veggie Rx Partnership
Capital Roots Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand VeggieRx Program with Whitney Young Health
February
23
Facilitating healthy living
April
6
Mobile health unit expands
May
1
WIC launches new card technology
Whitney Young Health Names New Dental Director to Oversee Dental Practice
2
Capital Region pilots state switch to electronic WIC benefits
29
On the Move
June
19
New faces at Whitney Young Health
August
6
Donations help baby shower for low-income families continue after flood
17
Watervliet to open school-based health center
School-based center to aid Watervliet families
21
Whitney Young Health, Watervliet City Schools Announce Partnership during National Health Center Week
22
Backpack giveaway helping kids in need
September
25
SEEN: The Legacy Event 2018 fundraiser for Whitney Young Health
26
Local Briefs
November
2
Gillibrand In Albany: Expand Basic Health Coverage
9
When ‘just say no’ isn’t enough
December
7
Elementary School Hosts Asthma Workshop
12
Where you can donate your no-longer-used children’s books
31
Whitney Young Health Announces New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Behavioral Health Officer
2019
January
18
Albany County jail to expand treatment for opioid-addicted inmates
28
Albany hosts health fair on Tuesday
30
Albany County Cares About Healthy Mothers & Children
Child Feeding Rooms Open in Albany
February
1
Whitney Young Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Breastfeeding Lounge
24
ON THE MOVE
March
12
Whitney Young Health moving Troy health center
Whitney Young Health to Relocate Troy Health Center This Summer
13
Whitney Young Health center relocating to new location in Troy
May
14
16
Officials tour new Whitney Young Health facility in Lansingburgh
31
On the Move
July
5
24
College Parkside Pharmacy Moves to Whitney Young Health
29
Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences Relocates Its Albany Pharmacy
College Parkside Pharmacy Gets New Home
September
16
Forum 13: College Pharmacies
18
Balanced and Healthy Lunches for Kids
Whitney Young Health to honor two Capital Region civil rights leaders
24
Local Activist To Be Honored
Whitney Young Health Legacy Event
October
1
Your Best Shot: Legacy Event
Backpack Heroes
11
Backpack Heroes at Watervliet Elementary School
31
Health Beat: HIV Prevention
November
8
Social Media Safety
December
4
Senator Gillibrand warns of danger to community health centers that serve the poor
2020
February
24
25
Whitney Young, Equinox agencies serving region's poor explore merger
26
WAMC: Whitney Young Health, Equinox To Explore Merger
27
DAILY GAZETTE: Equinox and Whitney Young considering merger
April
16
Walk-up COVID-19 testing site set to open in Albany - WNYT Channel 13
COVID-19 deaths in Albany County hit 20; new mobile testing sites announced - The Record
Pop-up COVID-19 testing sites added in Albany - WTEN Channel 10
Albany County unveils new test sites in underserved communities - Times Union
May
4
United Way of the Greater Capital Region donates $50K to Whitney Young, Jr. Health Center - The Record
United Way donates $50K to Whitney Young Health - The Altamont Enterprise
County Executive McCoy Provides an Update on COVID-19, Announces $50,000 Grant from United Way for COVID-19 Relief at Whitney Young Health Center
26
Nonprofits help Albany Area Rebound During Pandemic - Times Union
June
3
TIMES UNION: Whitney Young Health and Albany County to host walkup virus testing Thursday for protesters and responders
10
Daily Gazette: Protesters at recent rallies against police brutality urged to get COVID test
November
11
Local Healthcare Providers Discuss the Future of the ACA
16
Albany County launches rapid coronavirus test sites for K-12 students
December
2
Times Union Center to become COVID testing site - CBS6 WRGB
8
TU Center begins COVID-19 testing
Times Union COVID-19 testing begins - WRGB Channel 6
Coronavirus: The Path Forward - WRGB Channel 6
2021
February
23
Rensselaer County Chamber Newsletter - New WYH Staff Announced
26
Spectrum News - Healthcare Inequality and How to Change It
Spectrum News - Bringing Attention to Healthcare Inequality During COVID-19
Times Union - Watervliet Schools Vaccinate Staff Against COVID-19
April
19
Adjusting to Life Post-Pandemic
July
22
Whitney Young Health to provide primary care at new mixed-use Swinburne Building
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11
Have a Healthy Heart
The Zika Virus
March
11
Code Name: Endo Awareness
14
Whitney Young Health Elects New Board Members
31
FEDERAL FUNDING AWARDED
April
14
National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care
26
Talk About It: Alcohol Awareness Month
May
3
Watervliet Health Center - NOW OPEN
16
Know More: Hepatitis Awareness Month
23
Dental Services Now Available at Watervliet Health Center
26
12 Tips for a Safe & Great Summer
27
WYH Takes on the 2016 Workforce Challenge!
June
3
Fight the (Bug) Bite
10
Joint Commission Accreditation Renewed for MMTP
15
Union College & Costa Rica Exchange Students Tour Whitney Young Health
20
Know Your Status – National HIV National Testing Day
27
Summer Fun: Powers Park Concert Series
July
8
5 Ways to Protect Yourself in the Sun
13
Shower WIC with Breastfeeding Essentials
19
St. Peters Health Partners Gives Back to WIC
20
Watervliet Health Center Awarded Grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities
25
Register to Vote at WYH
28
You’re Invited to the Watervliet Open House
August
1
Get PrEPared and Prevent HIV
17
4
WIC Throws a Baby Shower
8
WYH Celebrates National Health Center Week
10
Hundreds Attend Watervliet Health Center Open House
16
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
22
29
WYH & Fidelis Help Kids with Back to School Prep
9
Ribbon cut on new Whitney Young Health Center in Watervliet
September
7
5 Ways to Make This the Best School Year Ever
14
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
21
President Obama Proclaims New Health Week
26
Save the Date - Legacy Event 2016
October
3
WYH Walks 26th Annual Treatment Works March
10
Whitney on Wheels Receives Grant from First Niagara Bank
11
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Learn How to Do Self Exams!
13
Simply Give
20
Whitney Young Health Names Building, Expands Integrated Care Delivery
25
Whitney Young Health Announces Campaign for Smiles
November
3
A Healthy Twist with a Food Drive
8
#GivingTuesday with Whitney Young Health
15
What is #GivingTuesday
29
Whitney Hosts One-Day Boutique
December
1
World AIDS Day 2016, What You Need to Know
6
Holiday Book Drive with Barnes & Noble
9
The Season of Giving
13
Red Bookshelf Donated to WYH Waiting Room
19
WYH Named Capital Region Chamber's WBC 2017 Adopted Charity
28
WIC at Watervliet Health Center
2017
January
4
Over $10,000 Raised in End of Year Giving Campaign
10
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
17
How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
23
Choosing Real Solutions for your 2017 Resolutions
February
2
5 Healthy Dental Tips for Kids
3
How Whitney Young Health is Giving Kids a Reason to Smile
8
WYH Advocates for Kids During School Based Health Care Month
13
Pregnant Woman Received Medical Care Thanks to WYH, Medicaid
16
Have a Healthy Heart and Become Aware in the Month of February
22
WYH Sponsors Palace Theatre’s Black History Month Celebration
27
4 Ways to Handle Stress Better
March
1
The Earliest Start to Nutrition: Making Breastfeeding Successful
7
WYH Attends Community Health Center Advocacy Day
9
The Importance of Whole Grains
13
Join the Whitney Monthly Challenge
15
Easy Ways to Add Fruit and Vegetable to Your Meals
23
WYH Receives $25,000 from KeyBank
24
How to Cut Down on Sugar
28
80% by 2018
30
Halt the Salt
April
5
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
13
Man Loses 181 lbs. in Collaboration with Troy Health Center Staff
19
What is a Standard Drink?
24
It's National Infant Immunization Week
26
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - April 29th
May
2
Women and Mental Health
10
The Impact of Childhood Stress on Adult Health
15
Meet Our Newest Board Members
17
10 Ways to Take Care of YOU
24
What is Mindfulness?
June
9
June Update on Albany Dental Clinic
13
WYH Staff Shows Off Their Pride
28
WYH Sponsors Palace Theatre's "Summer in the City Series"
July
12
7 Major Swimming Safely Tips to Remember This Summer
17
Interview with Dr. Deborah Vasquez – Director of Pediatrics
26
World Hepatitis Day
August
3
WIC's World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
10
16
'Whitney on Wheels' Coming to North Albany Academy
17
21
Gear Up for Legacy 2017
28
Back to School With WYH & Fidelis Care
24
September
15
Whitney Young Health Celebrates Annual Legacy Event
October
2
5 Tips on Fighting the Flu
6
Whitney Young Wins CDPHP Award
16
Albany Dental Clinic Now Open
19
Whitney Young Achieves NACHC Advocacy Certification
20
November
6
How to Improve Your BG Control Through Diet
7
Make a Change on #GivingTuesday
13
National Diabetes Month: Gestational Diabetes and Nutrition
20
What is Prediabetes?
28
Make a Big Change with Your Small Change
30
Whitney Young Health Hosts Coat Drive
National Diabetes Month: Breastfeeding to Help Prevent Diabetes
December
1
Whitney Young Health Hosting Job Fair
5
Patient Story: Wayne's Update
12
The 411 on the HPV Vaccine for Young Teens
13
Women's Business Council Adopted Nonprofit Holiday Fundraiser Celebrates WYH
17
2018
January
4
MVP Healthcares Gives $5,000 to WYH Dental Program
9
Barnes & Noble Donates Over 4,000 Books to Whitney Young Health
12
Whitney Young Health Adds Two New Doctors to Pediatric Staff
26
30
Capital Roots Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand VeggieRx Program with Whitney Young Health
February
7
WYH Wears Red to Support Community Health Centers
28
CPTS Achieves "100 People Cured" with Hep C
March
1
4 Ways to Eliminate Food Waste
5
Whitney Young Health Teaches Local Grade Schools Asthma Management
8
How to Make Fresh Food Last Longer
14
4 Tips on Meal Planning Made Easy
15
Whitney Young Health Announces Expansion of Whitney on Wheels Program in Albany
20
Whitney Young Health Named Runner-Up in UAlbany Contest
22
Breastfeeding, Formula and the Environment
26
Blood Pressure Awareness with Whitney Young Health
April
12
Whitney Young Health Sponsors Hyman Hayes' CANstruction
13
Do You Know the Dangers of Over Drinking?
16
Whitney Young Health Signs "Prescription for Progress"
18
Meet Shauna! Whitney Young Health's New Volunteer RN
May
1
New York State Launches First eWIC with Whitney Young Health WIC
3
Whitney Young Health Names New Dental Director to Oversee Dental Practice
7
Meet the Nurses of Whitney Young Health
14
Whitney Young Health, Giffen Memorial Hosting Asthma Fair
18
Whitney Young Health Holds Ribbon Cutting For Relocated Albany Dental Practice
21
Tips on Mindfulness Meditation Through Walking
23
Join the Whitney Monthly Challenge
29
The Healing of Trauma
June
7
Whitney Young Health's Pride Week Activities
19
WYH Once Again Sponsoring the Palace's "Summer in the City" Series
26
Whitney Young Health Offering HIV Testing on National HIV Testing Day
July
16
WYH Hosts 1st Whitney Wellness Warriors Kids Kamp
26
WYH Volunteers Paint Murals in Pediatric Rooms
August
7
Whitney Young Health WIC Hosts Baby Shower Thanks to Community Donations
16
Whitney Young Health Celebrates Staff During National Health Center Week
17
Whitney Young Health, Watervliet City Schools Announce Partnership during National Health Center Week
23
Hundreds of Capital Region Children to Receive Free Backpacks, School Supplies from Whitney Young Health
29
Finance Volunteer Needed
September
4
2018 Legacy Event Tickets on Sale Now
25
Whitney Young Health Celebrates 2018 Legacy Event
November
2
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces New Bill at Whitney Young Health
5
Identify Your Risk for Diabetes
13
9 Ways to Care For Your Diabetes
20
Diabetes: Know Your Numbers
December
10
Whitney Young Health Provider Presented Award for with HIV
12
MVP Donates Winter Coats to Whitney Young Health's Patients
14
Support Whitney Young Health with Barnes & Noble's Holiday Book Drive
17
Give Back to Whitney Young Health This Holiday Season
26
Whitney Young Health Implements New Language Service Technology
2019
January
9
CPTS Program Awarded Grant for New HIV Program
14
Whitney on Wheels Providing Primary Care to Three New Sites
2
18
23
Whitney Young Health's Red Bookshelves By the Numbers
31
Whitney Young Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Breastfeeding Lounge
February
26
WYH Provider Given Award by Fidelis Care
March
5
Myth Busters: Ketogenic Diet or “Keto"
12
Whitney Young Health to Relocate Troy Health Center This Summer
13
Myth Busters: All Sugar is Bad
15
Whitney Young Health's PrEP Specialist Honored by In Our Own Voices
25
Myth Busters: Calories Matter Most, Not all Calories are Created Equal
29
Construction Begins at New Troy Health Center
April
2
Celebrate National Donate Life Month with Whitney Young Health
3
Whitney Young Health Hosted Food Drive for Local Pantries
8
Community-Based Programs Hosts Asthma Lesson at Albany Elementary School
17
Donate Children's Books Through Our Amazon Wish List
18
First Class of Nursing Students Complete Project ENSURE PCMH
29
WIC Program Recipient of NYS Office of Children and Family Services' Baby Shower
May
1
National Infant Immunization Week: What You Need to Know
2
WIC and USCRI Provide Bilingual Group Series for Refugees & Immigrants
7
Celebrating National Nurses Week
9
How Whitney Young Health's Pediatric Staff Tracks Child Development
14
Whitney Young Health Hosts Tour of New Troy Health Center
16
28
Shop for Father's Day While Supporting Whitney Young Health
June
4
How Whitney Young Health is Celebrating Pride Month
11
Whitney Young Health to Host Family Festival & Duck Dash in Troy
12
Whitney Young Health Presented Award for Smoking Cessation Efforts
13
Race Ducks and Win Prizes at WYH's Duck Dash
18
Whitney Young Health Sponsors Palace Theatre's Summer Movie Series
24
Newly-Relocated Troy Health Center Now Open
August
1
12
Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Health Center Week
July
8
Whitney Young Health Family Festival and Duck Dash
September
12
Tickets Available For Whitney Young Health's Legacy Event
October
1
Whitney Young Health's Annual Fundraiser
17
18
To Your Health October 2019
November
13
Whitney Young Health's Dr. Zeltner Wins CDPHP's People's Choice Award for Top Primary Care Provider
Kids Helping Kids
20
To Your Health: November 2019 - Whitney Young Health newsletter
22
Whitney Young Health wins Four Quality Improvement Awards from HRSA
December
23
To Your Health: December 2019 - Whitney Young Health newsletter
2020
February
4
Thank You! 2019 Year-End Giving
19
Rising Readers: Shaker High School Book Drive Benefits Whitney Young Health
24
NEWS RELEASE: Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center and Equinox Discuss Potential Merger
March
16
Vitamin D: An Important Part of a Healthy, Balanced Diet
30
Reducing Stress and Anxiety during Times of Uncertainty and COVID-19
April
3
Wellness Tips during COVID-19
9
Keeping Your Teeth Healthy During COVID-19
10
To Your Health: April 2020 - Whitney Young Health newsletter
17
Headbands for Healthcare Heroes
May
6
All About Face Masks
29
It's safe to take care of your health at Whitney Young Health
June
3
4
Black Lives Matter
5
To Your Health - June 2020
September
9
To Your Health: September 2020
October
2
Annual Fundraiser Goes Virtual
22
Whitney Young Health Honors Two Capital Region Leaders at Annual Fundraising Event
November
16
To Your Health Newsletter - Fall 2020 Print Edition
December
17
To Your Health: December 2020
2021
February
8
To Your Health Newsletter - January 2021
April
29
To Your Health Newsletter - April 2021
May
27
To Your Health Newsletter - May 2021
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2017
January
11
New faces, promotion at Whitney Young Health
February
3
45 Capital Region Schools Benefit from Give a Kid a Smile Day
28
Health centers carry on legacy of civil rights leader
March
9
N.Y. officials, health experts react to Republican Obamacare replacement
23
KeyBank donates $2M to Capital Region non-profits
29
People on the Move in Albany
April
3
Regional partnership to assess food system
24
Hepatitis C hitting young adult New Yorkers as well as baby boomers
27
Whitney Young - Claudia Vega & Brian Zimmerman
May
16
Albany program helps refugee women learn to stay healthy in U.S.
June
29
Federal Cuts Could Negatively Impact Community Health Centers
July
7
Albany District Links Donates
August
14
Around Tech Valley
9
Veggie Mobile marks decade of delivering fresh produce
Veggie Mobile marks decade of delivering fresh produce
17
Whitney Young Health Mobile Unit expanding coverage
Health services coming to Albany newcomer school
Mobile health van to help serve refugee, immigrant students
31
CDC: Heroin laced with fentanyl leading to peak overdose deaths
September
18
Snapshot: Living the Legacy
Your Best Shot
20
Effort underway to better educate women about breast cancer
October
19
Congress' inaction endangers health
30
Funding cliff threatens millions of patients
November
1
Will New York's school health centers survive Medicaid change?
13
McCarthy Charities donation aids Whitney Young Health’s Troy center
December
1
Incredible photo shows off man's nearly 300-pound weight loss in the funniest way
4
Whitney Young Health Receives Charitable Grant for Facility and Equipment Upgrades at Troy Health Center
19
Whitney Young Health Benefits from Women’s Business Council Holiday Fundraiser
20
Local Dietitian Helps Man Lose 300 LBS
2018
January
22
On the Move
30
Capital Roots Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand VeggieRx Program with Whitney Young Health
Grant to Help Extend Veggie Rx Partnership
Capital Roots Awarded $50,000 Grant to Expand VeggieRx Program with Whitney Young Health
February
23
Facilitating healthy living
April
6
Mobile health unit expands
May
1
WIC launches new card technology
Whitney Young Health Names New Dental Director to Oversee Dental Practice
2
Capital Region pilots state switch to electronic WIC benefits
29
On the Move
June
19
New faces at Whitney Young Health
August
6
Donations help baby shower for low-income families continue after flood
17
Watervliet to open school-based health center
School-based center to aid Watervliet families
21
Whitney Young Health, Watervliet City Schools Announce Partnership during National Health Center Week
22
Backpack giveaway helping kids in need
September
25
SEEN: The Legacy Event 2018 fundraiser for Whitney Young Health
26
Local Briefs
November
2
Gillibrand In Albany: Expand Basic Health Coverage
9
When ‘just say no’ isn’t enough
December
7
Elementary School Hosts Asthma Workshop
12
Where you can donate your no-longer-used children’s books
31
Whitney Young Health Announces New Chief Financial Officer and Chief Behavioral Health Officer
2019
January
18
Albany County jail to expand treatment for opioid-addicted inmates
28
Albany hosts health fair on Tuesday
30
Albany County Cares About Healthy Mothers & Children
Child Feeding Rooms Open in Albany
February
1
Whitney Young Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Breastfeeding Lounge
24
ON THE MOVE
March
12
Whitney Young Health moving Troy health center
Whitney Young Health to Relocate Troy Health Center This Summer
13
Whitney Young Health center relocating to new location in Troy
May
14
16
Officials tour new Whitney Young Health facility in Lansingburgh
31
On the Move
July
5
24
College Parkside Pharmacy Moves to Whitney Young Health
29
Albany College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences Relocates Its Albany Pharmacy
College Parkside Pharmacy Gets New Home
September
16
Forum 13: College Pharmacies
18
Balanced and Healthy Lunches for Kids
Whitney Young Health to honor two Capital Region civil rights leaders
24
Local Activist To Be Honored
Whitney Young Health Legacy Event
October
1
Your Best Shot: Legacy Event
Backpack Heroes
11
Backpack Heroes at Watervliet Elementary School
31
Health Beat: HIV Prevention
November
8
Social Media Safety
December
4
Senator Gillibrand warns of danger to community health centers that serve the poor
2020
February
24
25
Whitney Young, Equinox agencies serving region's poor explore merger
26
WAMC: Whitney Young Health, Equinox To Explore Merger
27
DAILY GAZETTE: Equinox and Whitney Young considering merger
April
16
Walk-up COVID-19 testing site set to open in Albany - WNYT Channel 13
COVID-19 deaths in Albany County hit 20; new mobile testing sites announced - The Record
Pop-up COVID-19 testing sites added in Albany - WTEN Channel 10
Albany County unveils new test sites in underserved communities - Times Union
May
4
United Way of the Greater Capital Region donates $50K to Whitney Young, Jr. Health Center - The Record
United Way donates $50K to Whitney Young Health - The Altamont Enterprise
County Executive McCoy Provides an Update on COVID-19, Announces $50,000 Grant from United Way for COVID-19 Relief at Whitney Young Health Center
26
Nonprofits help Albany Area Rebound During Pandemic - Times Union
June
3
TIMES UNION: Whitney Young Health and Albany County to host walkup virus testing Thursday for protesters and responders
10
Daily Gazette: Protesters at recent rallies against police brutality urged to get COVID test
November
11
Local Healthcare Providers Discuss the Future of the ACA
16
Albany County launches rapid coronavirus test sites for K-12 students
December
2
Times Union Center to become COVID testing site - CBS6 WRGB
8
TU Center begins COVID-19 testing
Times Union COVID-19 testing begins - WRGB Channel 6
Coronavirus: The Path Forward - WRGB Channel 6
2021
February
23
Rensselaer County Chamber Newsletter - New WYH Staff Announced
26
Spectrum News - Healthcare Inequality and How to Change It
Spectrum News - Bringing Attention to Healthcare Inequality During COVID-19
Times Union - Watervliet Schools Vaccinate Staff Against COVID-19
April
19
Adjusting to Life Post-Pandemic
July
22
Whitney Young Health to provide primary care at new mixed-use Swinburne Building
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