Community health – Charm

As US abruptly ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies

Cs news6 days ago012 mins

SARWORLOR, Liberia (AP) — Five months ago, Roseline Phay, a 32-year-old farmer from the West African nation of Liberia, set off on a quest to find contraceptives. Phay and her partner have two daughters, and they barely make ends meet. Determined not to have more children, she went to a health worker in her village,…

Revolutionizing Community Health: How YGBW’s Fit Truk Brings Fitness and Vital Care to Your Doorstep

Cs news6 months ago04 mins

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has introduced an innovative mobile wellness solution, the Fit Truk, designed to improve community health and expand access to vital services. This state-of-the-art vehicle delivers fitness opportunities and healthcare services directly to underserved areas, positioning YGBW as a leader in merging wellness and medical care on…