Community Health

Community Health

The YMCA of Greater Erie has always been dedicated to its mission of helping and enriching our community and ALL those who live in it. One way we accomplish this is by providing our members opportunities to prioritize their health and wellness. Through seminars, in-house events, and even partnerships with community organizations, we want to make our community a better, happier, and healthier one.

Blood Bank Bloodmobile

All Locations
1/15/24 - 11/8/24
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Giving blood is a simple, safe way to make a big difference in people’s lives.

Donating blood can help:

  • People who go through disasters or emergency situations
  • People who lose blood during major surgeries
  • People who have lost blood because of a gastrointestinal bleed
  • Women who have serious complications during pregnancy or childbirth
  • People with cancer or severe anemia, sometimes caused by thalassemia or sickle cell disease

Before You Donate

If you want to donate blood, it’s important to ensure you meet the requirements and are properly prepared.

You’ll need to be:

  • At least 16 years old to donate whole blood (at least 17 to donate platelets) in most states
  • Weigh at least 110 pounds
  • In good health and feeling well

Hosted by the Community Blood Bank of NWPA (Bloodmobile). Donate to help out local NWPA hospitals.

If you have any questions, our branch contacts are listed below.

County location: Kelly Gheres (814) 734-5700 | [email protected]

Eastside Family location: Shelly Sheridan (814) 899-9622 | [email protected]


Available Sessions

Date(s)
01/15/24
Eastside Family location - Mo - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed
03/11/24
Eastside Family location - Mo - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed
05/10/24
Eastside Family location - Fr - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed
07/08/24
Eastside Family location - Mo - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed
09/06/24
Eastside Family location - Fr - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed
11/08/24
Eastside Family location - Fr - 8:00 am - 5 hrs
Registration
Closed

Confident Body, Confident Child

Eastside Family Y
1/25/24 - 1/25/24
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Our children are bombarded with unhealthy and unrealistic body images on a daily basis. How do we help them navigate and stay healthy in mind and body?
The experts at White Pine Center for Healing are here to help parents, teachers, and caregivers with strategies designed to promote healthy body image. This evidence-based program helps to foster a positive environment in which children can develop body confidence and a relaxed & healthy relationship with food.
A variety of pizzas and salads will be provided by the program’s sponsor, Donato’s. Please note any food allergies at registration.
NOTE: Runs Concurrent with Kids Program “Love Your Tree”
Space limited, advance registration is required.

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Member registration 12/25/23 12/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00-
Open registration 1/1/24 1/24/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/25/24
Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
30 / 30 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/25/23

Diabetes Support Group

Glenwood Park
12/16/23 - 4/20/24
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We know that dealing with this particular health issue can be a daunting thing to handle on your own. The Y is happy to be partnering with Metabolic Disease Assoc. to help those deal with this chronic issue. We look to host a number of informative group discussions about a variety of topics relating to living better with diabetes, including being active, healthy eating reducing risks etc.

Come listen to our guest speaker, Julie Lariccia, ACSM-CEP, NBC-HWC, as she leads these informative discussions.

The talk is FREE and open to the public. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
1/18/22 4/21/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
12/16/23
2R Meeting Room - Sa - 10:00 am - 1 hr
9 / 12 Available Register  
01/20/24
2R Meeting Room - Sa - 10:00 am - 1 hr
11 / 12 Available Register  
02/17/24
2R Meeting Room - Sa - 10:00 am - 1 hr
11 / 12 Available Register  
03/16/24
2R Meeting Room - Sa - 10:00 am - 1 hr
11 / 12 Available Register  
04/20/24
2R Meeting Room - Sa - 10:00 am - 1 hr
11 / 12 Available Register  

Intuitive Eating Series

Eastside Family Y
2/1/24 - 3/8/24
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Explore your personal relationship with food with the original, evidence-based program created by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch. Intuitive Eating is a self-care eating framework that integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought. Learn to listen to the physical sensations that arise from your body to get both your biological and emotional needs met. Using Intuitive Eating’s 10 principles, challenge the rules, beliefs and thoughts that are getting in the way of living your best life.
The program is a 5-week session presented by White Pine Center For Healing. We ask that those who sign up commit to attending all 5 sessions (Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 29, and Mar 7 – no class on Feb 22). There is no fee, but registration is required. Space is limited to 20 participants. .

Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Member Registration 12/26/23 1/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00-
Non-Member Registration 1/2/24 1/26/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
02/01/24 - 03/07/24
No class on February 22 - Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
20 / 20 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/26/23
03/08/24
Cancellation Wait List
20 / 20 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/26/23

Love Your Tree

Eastside Family Y
1/25/24 - 1/25/24
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Love Your Tree is an arts-based body positivity program for kids ages 6 – 12. Developed by an art therapist in an eating disorder treatment setting, LYT celebrates body diversity while cultivating self-compassion and positive mental well-being, utilizing creativity and self-reflection. Kids will receive a short, interactive presentation and then get to create their own artwork of themselves as a part of nature.

A variety of pizzas and salads will be provided by the program’s sponsor, Donato’s. Please note any food allergies at registration.

NOTE: Runs concurrent with “Confident Body, Confident Child”


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
Member Registration 12/25/23 12/31/23 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00-
Open Registration 1/1/24 1/24/24 Online / Front Desk $ 0.00$ 0.00$ 0.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
01/25/24
Th - 5:30 pm - 1 hr, 15 mins
50 / 50 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 12/25/23

Navigating Nutrition

Glenwood Park
12/18/23 - 12/18/23
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Nutrition has one of the biggest impacts on our overall health and wellness. It can also be one of the most challenging component to navigate. The Glenwood Park Y is happy to provide a new informational series called “Navigating Nutrition”. Our very own Julie Lariccia will share her knowledge to help your overcome your nutrition barriers. Topics that will be discussed will range from food groups and terms, meal planning and shopping, and even discuss strategies to keep on track with your goals through the holiday season. Register Today!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MetroBranchNon-Member
9/26/23 12/19/23 Online / Front Desk $ 20.00$ 20.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
12/18/23
2R Meeting Room - Mo - 6:30 pm - 1 hr
12 / 12 Available Register