Archive for September 2018
Childhood Obesity Month – Stronger as a Family
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, providing a chance for all of us to learn about the serious health condition plaguing nearly 1/5 of this country’s children. While this epidemic has no clear, simple solution, there are many ways families and individuals can support and help children along a healthier path. For this awareness […]
Preventing Falls as We Age
Each year on the first day of fall, the Harrisburg Area YMCA joins national organizations from the Falls Free Coalition and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. On Saturday, September 22, the Harrisburg Area YMCA is asking older adults, caregivers, family members, and healthcare experts in Harrisburg to join […]
