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April 15, 2016
A Different Kind of Camping Part II: My First Days
I arrived in Zaatari, the Syrian refugee camp in Jordan, at about 10 in the morning to start my volunteer work. It was cold, and the rain from the night before had turned the camp into a muddy mess.
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April 01, 2016
The Importance of a Second Opinion
I can recall the moment when the doctor told us that she believed our 9-month-old daughter had leukemia.
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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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