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Category: News
Black Lives Matter
Whitney Young Health (WYH) has been rooted in the community since 1971 and is proudly named after Whitney Moore Young, Jr., a civil rights leader who worked to break down barriers of inequality for black Americans. WYH was established as part of the community health center movement (CHC), a key pillar in President Lyndon Johnson’s…
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It’s safe to take care of your health at Whitney Young Health
Nonprofits help Albany Area Rebound During Pandemic – Times Union
All About Face Masks
Wearing face masks when we leave our homes to go to a public place has become an important part of our everyday lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here are some tips about different kinds of masks, how to wear them, clean them and dispose of them. There are also directions on how to make…
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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
Headbands for Healthcare Heroes
Whitney Young Health clinical staff have been working long hours under stressful conditions to continue to provide quality healthcare to our patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to protect themselves and their patients, the providers must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, including protective gloves and facemasks.
The constant wearing of…
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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
