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Today, YvY in Williamsburg had a very successful health seminar presented by Jeniffer Grossman. Ms. Grossman is a registered nurse from Weill Medical College and Lolo Phillips, Coordinator from Hunter School of Nursing, and is in partnership with Weill Medical College. Despite the busy season,19 mothers took the time and effort to attend this very informative and educational workshop. A nutritious lunch... »
February 1st marked the first installment of the the 8-session nutrition curriculum hosted by We Care Early Head Start in Williamsburg in collaboration with the Cornell Cooperative Extension. The presenter spoke about the food pyramid, and illustrated her talk with interactive activities, models, and group feedback. Following the lecture segement, participants prepared a healthy recipe... »
Paving the way for the rest of the nation, NYS WIC changed the food package in 2009 and has made some additional revisions now, in January 2010. Soy products, whole grain tortillas, and an increase in fruits and vegetables are now offered to participants. USDA is offering the public the opportunity to comment on... »
As part of their commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle for all children, Ezra Medical Center and Yeled v’Yalda Head Start are launching an exciting new collaborative project. Beginning the first week of February, Ezra Medical Center’s School Based Dental Team will be visiting all YvY Head Start classrooms. A dentist and a dental... »
Yeled v’Yalda has always believed in maintaining a high level of professionalism among its staff. As part of that commitment, Early Head Start conducts ongoing professional development events. On January 11, Early Head Start hosted a full-day training for both center- and home-based Head Start staff. Employees from Boro Park, Williamsburg, and Staten Island Sites... »
