By Tracy WaldronPractice Manager, Whitney Young Health Dental Department
Good dental hygiene might not be in the front of your mind in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that could change quickly if you lose a filling or develop a painful cavity and can’t get in to see a dentist.
Here are…
Read More
By Dr. Deborah Vasquez Director of Pediatrics Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center The events of the past few weeks of been stressful on everyone. Families are separated, holiday plans and social events cancelled, and places of worship closed. However, there are ways to promote well-being while practicing social distancing. Maintain a routine Get a…
Read More
Reducing Stress and Anxiety during Times of Uncertainty and COVID-19
By Angela Doe, M.S., LMHC, CASAC-master, ICADC, HS-BCP Chief Behavioral Health OfficerWhitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center
Across our nation and the globe, individuals are being asked to stay inside and away from crowds to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus….
Read More
by Katrina Kiersey, DTR, CLC, Whitney Young Health Nutrition Coordinator/WIC Qualified Nutritionist
Did you know that by living in upstate New York, you have an increased risk for Vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D is an important part of our daily diet as it helps our body to absorb calcium: another important nutrient that helps…
Read More
(ALBANY, NY) — The CEOs of two longtime human service agencies based in the Capital Region are working to finalize a letter of intent to explore the possibility of a merger. Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center CEO David Shippee and Equinox, Inc. CEO Virginia Golden announced that the boards of directors of the two…
Read More
In the late afternoon of Tuesday, February 18, Shaker High School seniors Vaishali and Labika braved the icy rain (with the help of Vaishali’s dad) to deliver over 500 children’s and young adult books to Whitney Young Health.
The books were collected by Rising Readers, a teen-led service organization co-founded by Vaishali and Labika…
Read More
Earlier this year, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognized Whitney Young Health (WYH) in four categories of their Quality Improvement Awards (QIA), which honor the highest performing health centers nationwide as well as those health centers that have made significant quality improvement gains from the previous year.
Of the four awards earned…
Read More
