Healthy Living

RUNNIN’ OF THE GREEN! MARCH 15, 2025 For more than two decades, Runnin’ of the Green has been the race that served as the unofficial kickoff of the racing season.

Rochester, NY – The YMCA of Greater Rochester and University of Rochester Medicine are bringing the mobile mammography van to locations thro

 To help encourage and make sure our members, especially women 40 and older, are scheduling their mammograms and staying up to date on regular breast cancer screenings, the YMCA is partnering with UR Medic

TOPICS TO FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS The YMCA of Greater Rochester is pleased to partner with the University of Rochester Medical Center to offer monthly education sessions at our Maplewood Family YMCA and 

Cancer touches most everyone we know. Whether it’s your own journey with a personal diagnosis, serving as a caregiver, or playing a role in a support system, we are not immune to the disease.

August is National Wellness Month — a time dedicated to focusing on self-care, creating healthy routines and setting wellness goals. At the YMCA, we understand that wellness is a journey that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health. We’ve put together a few tips to help you lead a healthier and happier life!  THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIONAL WELLNESS MONTH 

In a world often defined by individual pursuits, finding opportunities to come together for collective well-being is truly precious.

National Women's Health Week is a time to prioritize your health and well-being. As women, it can be easy to put yourself last behind family, friends, work, and so many other things; but it's essential to carve out moments in your busy lives to focus on self-care.

Before we wrap up another National Nutrition Month, we wanted to introduce you to someone you can find at our Sands Family YMCA.