
Don’t Let a Fear of Falls Hold You Back
Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people

Use the New School Year to Refresh your Healthy Habits as a Family
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and as children and families start their new school-year routines, it’s a perfect time to reflect and refresh your

The Greater Scranton YMCA has been selected as a State Farm Neighborhood Assist® Top 200 Finalist and needs your votes!
The Greater Scranton YMCA needs your help by voting for them to receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm® to help improve their community. Starting

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FOR OVER 175 YEARS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE Y
On June 6, the YMCA marks 177 years as a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy

Water Safety Tips
As temperatures rise, kids want to cool off, whether that is in home pools, ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, or oceans. And that means the risk

Healthy Aging Tips for Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, and as a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Greater Scranton YMCA offers the following tips to