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YMCAs Deliver Vital Aid After Hurricane Helene

Social Responsibility

When disaster strikes, the YMCA is uniquely positioned to mobilize quickly, thanks to its deep roots in local communities. As North Carolina faces the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, communities are grappling with displaced families, damaged homes and critical infrastructure in need of repair. The Y is here to help and serve in a variety of ways.

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Clinic-to-Community-based Approach for Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes

n 2020, YMCA of the Triangle and Duke Family Medicine (DFM) began a collaborative journey to address physician awareness, patient education and utilization of community programming to better support health intervention efforts for people with pre-diabetes or at risk for pre-diabetes.

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YMCA and Hopscotch Partner on Healthy Aging Programs

Healthy Living

The YMCA of Western North Carolina recently announced a strategic partnership with Hopscotch Primary Care to improve the lives of older adults throughout the region.

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Y Teens Participate in Mental Health Ambassadors Retreat

Mental Health

Five students from three high schools Onslow County participated in the Connecting the Dots: Teen Mental Health First Aid Ambassador’s Retreat in Wilmington June 20-22 at UNC-Wilmington as part of the New River YMCA’s work around supporting teen mental health through the Alliance’s grant.

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