National Health Center Week 2025

Celebrate National Health Center Week 2025

Join Whitney Young Health for a week of community events, recognition, and staff and patient appreciation as we honor the vital role of health centers in our communities.

Event Lineup: August 1–7, 2025

Friday, August 1

🗣️ Assemblymember John McDonald
📍 WYH Pharmacy | 🕐 12:30 PM
Assemblymember McDonald, a long-time advocate for community health, will visit our pharmacy location to celebrate the transfer of ownership of the pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy to WYH. Whitney Young Health will proudly present him with a plaque in recognition of his continued support and commitment to our mission.

Open to the press.

Monday, August 4

🦷 Seal a Smile + Whitney on Wheels
📍 Watervliet Health Center | 🕘 9 AM – 3 PM –  sponsored by Fidelis Care

Our mobile health unit, Whitney on Wheels (WOW), will partner with the Seal a Smile program to provide dental checkups and services for pediatric patients currently enrolled at WYH. It’s part of our commitment to ensuring healthy smiles for every child we serve.

Wednesday, August 6

🗨️Roundtable with Congressman Paul Tonko
📍 Albany Health Center (920 Lark Dr.)
The Panel will be moderated by Congressman Paul Tonko – US House of Representatives; focused on health center funding and the future of community-based care. Panelists for this discussion include:

·          Dr. Deborah Vasquez – Chief Medical Officer, Whitney Young Health
·         Angela Doe – Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Whitney Young Health
·         Senator Patricia Fahy – NYS Legislature
·         Dr. James McDonald – Commissioner, NYS Department of Health
·         Dr. Elizabeth Whalen – Medical Director of the Office of Public Health, NYS Department of Health
·         Rose Duhan – President & CEO, Community Health Care Association of NYS (CHCANYS)

Open to the press.

🍦 Staff Appreciation: Ice Cream Social Day
📍 All WYH Sites – sponsored by MVP Health

Thursday, August 7

🍽️ Staff Appreciation: Complementary Lunch for WYH Staff
📍 All WYH Sites

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Wellness First: Screenings & Resources for Women and Children
📍 Watervliet Health Center | 🕘 9 AM – 12 PM –  sponsored by CDPHP

Learn more about the importance of pediatric and women’s preventive health screenings, as well as programs that support family and pregnancy-related care. CDPHP will be on-site providing helpful resources, and free promo items too!

Friday, August 8

🤰 WIC World Breastfeeding Week Celebration
📍 920 Lark Drive Patio (rear of building) | 🕐 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WYH WIC will be holding a community celebration supporting pregnant and new moms, with resources from over a dozen local organizations. Contact WIC to learn how you can donate supplies for parents attending this event!

 

Don’t Miss This!

  • 📸 Staff and patient spotlight series on social media
  • 🤝 Special appearances from our community partners
  • 📲 Follow us @WhitneyYoungHealth for daily updates
 

 

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