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March 25, 2016
A Different Kind of Camping Part I: Volunteering in Syrian Refugee Camps
My name is Sarah and I’m an intern at CDPHP, as well as a student at Union College. This six-part blog series is a reflection on my two trips to Jordan and how I attempted to make a difference in a sea of overwhelming humanitarian need.
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March 14, 2016
How to Pick the Right Summer Camp for Kids
If you’re a parent, the idea of summer camp isn’t all campfire songs and ghost stories. While you may be excited for your children to experience those things (and more), you may also have concerns as you attempt to make your summer camp decisions:
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March 11, 2016
Devil Dawg Gets Fit With CDPHP InMotion!
Devil Dawg, the beloved mascot of the Albany Devils American Hockey League team, gets fit and healthy thanks to CDPHP InMotion! You, too, can use this free tool to track your fitness activities and nutritional intake on your computer or via your smartphone. Watch Devil Dawg’s amazing transformation, and learn how you can start your…
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March 09, 2016
Stemming the Rising Obesity Epidemic: Strategies and Challenges
Americans are setting a record that is a major cause for concern: Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that the obesity rate in adults in the U.S. has risen to an all-time high of 30.4 percent.
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March 03, 2016
Join Us for the 33rd Annual Capital Region Heart Ball
If you’re looking for a fun, elegant way to spend a Saturday night that also happens to benefit a worthy cause, might I suggest the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual Heart Ball on Saturday, March 5?
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March 02, 2016
Why We Must Protect Medicare Advantage
It’s a story that affects tens of thousands of low-income seniors here in the Capital Region, but rarely gets the coverage it deserves. That is, the ongoing war over federal funding and policies in support of the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.
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