Raising Awareness During Diabetes Awareness Month
Did you know that of the 88 million Americans who have prediabetes, less than 16 percent are aware they have it? November is National Diabetes
Observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Y
What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the resilience and success of Native and Indigenous communities and people that continue to work towards
5 Easy Ways to Achieve Whole-Family Health and Well-Being!
October is Family Health Month, and the Greater Scranton YMCA is dedicated to supporting all families as they work to create healthier lifestyles for themselves
2023 Falls Prevention Awareness Week – Ten Older Adult Falls Myths from the National Council on Aging
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-22. Falls are the leading cause of injury related ER visits for older adults, the major cause of hip
Refresh Healthy Habits this School Year with the Y
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
Join the Y in the Fight Against Hunger this September
September is Hunger Action Month. In Lackawanna County, 11.5 percent of our community members are facing food insecurity (https://map.feedingamerica.org/county/2021/overall/pennsylvania/county/lackawanna). When children are hungry, they can’t