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New Jersey YMCA State Alliance is marking Child Abuse Prevention Month with Five Days of Action, April 16-20, 2018. Leading up to Healthy Kids Day®--a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids--Five Days of Action focuses on preventing child sexual abuse by sharing tips on how adults can step up and speak out to prevent child sexual abuse.
Public Health Leaders Gather to Advance a Culture of Health
December 6, 2017
More than 500 public health professionals, social workers, educators, dietitians, and community leaders from across the state attended the conference - Building a Culture of Health in New Jersey: A Systems Approach to Promoting Population Health. Check out the highlight video!
Steps for Success
July 17, 2017
It takes 30 minutes of walking to put you on a path to a healthier life!
Join us for a 2-week walking challenge!
Summer Water Safety Tips
July 17, 2017
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages 5-14. Summer is a great time for parents to ensure their children are equipped with essential water safety skills. The YMCA offers swim lessons for all ages. Find a Y: njymca.org/locations
New Jersey YMCA State Alliance announced today the three winners of its “Healthy NJ” social media contest. The contest ran from April 24 to June 2 and offered three $500 prizes to be given to a local nonprofit organization working to Build a Culture of Health in their community.
Durand students take part in "Healthy U" program
December 22, 2016
A spoonful of a sugar, well, it can get a kid rethinking beverage choices.
Facing a selection of energy drinks and sodas, Durand Elementary School upperclassmen picked chocolate milk as a healthy option.
We know that when we work together with other community leaders, we can bring about meaningful change. The 'Y' can marshal the resources to address pressing social issues such as education, joblessness, drug addiction and child welfare. Through this conference, we want to move more 'Y's from awareness to action.
Diabetes Prevention Deserves Funding Help
February 9, 2016
The recent decision by Gov. Chris Christie to veto bipartisan legislation expanding the evidence-based Diabetes Prevention Program to Medicaid recipients in New Jersey was ill-advised and is a setback in the movement towards preventative health equity. Moreover, it deprives some of our most vulnerable residents of a critical intervention in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.