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]

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.

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”

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!