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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.

NC YMCAs Partner with Dr. B, Telehealth Platform for Potential Savings