We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
The YMCA of Central New York is ready to help you take action to improve your heart health through a Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program that helps adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure. The program focuses on regular monitoring of one’s blood pressure at home using proper measuring techniques, individualized support and nutrition education in an effort to reduce blood pressure and improve their quality of life.
We offer a range of programs, classes, equipment, and guidance allowing you to exercise, gain strength and increase flexibility without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles.
We want to help you gain more strength and independence, starting now.
Thanks to our donors, all of these programs are offered at NO COST to cancer survivors.
If you are at high risk for type 2 diabetes, the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention program can help you adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles that will help you reduce your chances of developing diabetes.
At the Y, we offer training and certification courses in CPR/First Aid and Lifeguarding in an effort to make and keep our communities safer.