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Weekly Roundup 4.22.22

YWCA Westfield to Launch New York State Mentoring Program in Westfield Local leaders champion initiative to support Westfield students Westfield, NY (4/4/22) – YWCA Westfield has begun the process of…
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COVID-19 Notice Feb 16, 2022

The Chautauqua County Department of Health is a community of public health professionals whose main purpose is to protect and promote your family’s health. The Health Department accomplishes this mission…
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After School Programs Offer So Much!

Did you know that 1 in 5 students in America are alone when they get home from school? According to this article on youth.gov “High-quality afterschool programs promote positive youth…
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Education for younger caregivers of those living with dementia.

Caregiving comes with many rewards and challenges. Younger caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia face their own set of difficulties. They are trying to juggle a growing…
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Facebook’s Instagram is Harmful To Teen Girls

Facebook has come under fire for allegedly keeping secret for years that their platform Instagram is harmful to teen girls’ body image. It affects their mental state because the platform…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here is a really good watch if you’ve put off a Mammogram during the pandemic:  It’s important not to let the pandemic…
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