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In November we observe “National Take a Hike Day” which encourages us to connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of b...
11/17/2025

In November we observe “National Take a Hike Day” which encourages us to connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors and hiking! Walking and exercising at any age can build strong bones and contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Safe hiking tips:

✅ Plan your trip, prepare for emergencies.
✅ Tell someone your plans.
✅ Know your limits.
✅ Pack the essentials.
✅ Wear appropriate gear.

Remember to stay hydrated and be aware of your surroundings to avoid slips, trips, and falls!

For more information on safe hiking, visit: https://www.nps.gov/articles/hiking-safety.htm

Adventures

🤱💬 Join Lazos de Leche!Our Spanish-language breastfeeding support group offers a welcoming space to share experiences, a...
11/17/2025

🤱💬 Join Lazos de Leche!

Our Spanish-language breastfeeding support group offers a welcoming space to share experiences, ask questions, and get support with breast/chestfeeding and infant feeding.

🗓️ Next reunion: Friday, November 21st
💛 All are welcome — come connect and find community!

🤱💬 ¡Únete a Lazos de Leche!Nuestro grupo de apoyo en español para la lactancia ofrece un espacio acogedor para compartir...
11/17/2025

🤱💬 ¡Únete a Lazos de Leche!

Nuestro grupo de apoyo en español para la lactancia ofrece un espacio acogedor para compartir experiencias, hacer preguntas y recibir apoyo con la lactancia materna o alimentación infantil.

🗓️ Próxima reunión: Viernes, 21 de noviembre
💛 ¡Tod@s son bienvenid@s! Ven, conéctate y encuentra comunidad.

Today is World Diabetes Day 💙Let’s shine a light on why better community support and care matter for people living with ...
11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day 💙
Let’s shine a light on why better community support and care matter for people living with diabetes.

🔹 589 million adults worldwide have diabetes — and 7 in 10 are of working age
🔹 3 in 4 live in low- or middle-income countries
🔹 Close to half of adults living with diabetes are undiagnosed
🔹 3 in 4 report anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges because of their diabetes
🔹 4 in 5 experience diabetes burnout

Everyone deserves the support they need to stay healthy, thrive, and feel understood. Let’s work together to create healthier, more supportive communities for all. 💙

💙🌎 November 14 is World Diabetes Day!Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body controls blo  Knowing the signs ...
11/14/2025

💙🌎 November 14 is World Diabetes Day!
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body controls blo

Knowing the signs of diabetes and how to manage it is key to living a healthy life.
Learn more about diabetes and how to stay healthy 👉 diabetes.org/about-diabetes

💜 Did you know Breast(chest)feeding helps lower the chance of getting type 2 diabetes for people who had gestational dia...
11/11/2025

💜 Did you know Breast(chest)feeding helps lower the chance of getting type 2 diabetes for people who had gestational diabetes?

It also helps babies grow healthy and keep their blood sugar normal. Every feeding is a step toward lifelong health!

For more information on breast(chest)feeding and diabetes, visit:
👉 https://diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/pregnancy/diabetes-breastfeeding

💜 ¿Sabías que? La lactancia materna ayuda a reducir el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2 en personas con diabetes gestacional. T...
11/11/2025

💜 ¿Sabías que? La lactancia materna ayuda a reducir el riesgo de diabetes tipo 2 en personas con diabetes gestacional.

También ayuda a los bebés a crecer sanos y a mantener niveles normales de azúcar en la sangre. ¡Cada alimentación es un paso hacia una vida saludable!

👉 https://diabetes.org/es/vivir-con-diabetes/embarazo/diabetes-lactancia #:~:text=La%20buena%20noticia%20es%20que,de%20desarrollar%20diabetes%20tipo%202.

🎃 Let’s give ‘em pumpkin to talk about! 🧡Opioid overdoses can happen to anyone — but you can help save a life.🩺 Take our...
11/10/2025

🎃 Let’s give ‘em pumpkin to talk about! 🧡
Opioid overdoses can happen to anyone — but you can help save a life.
🩺 Take our FREE Opioid Overdose Prevention Training — available on Zoom, online, or in person!

🥦🍎 It’s National Eating Healthy Day! 🌽🥗Eating healthy helps you live longer, feel better, and lower your risk of chronic...
11/05/2025

🥦🍎 It’s National Eating Healthy Day! 🌽🥗
Eating healthy helps you live longer, feel better, and lower your risk of chronic diseases.

Need some inspiration? Check out these tips and ideas from the CDC on how to build a healthier diet
👉 cdc.gov/nutrition/features/healthy-eating-tips.html

👶 Did you know that human milk is uniquely designed to meet the needs of babies born too soon? It helps strengthen their...
11/04/2025

👶 Did you know that human milk is uniquely designed to meet the needs of babies born too soon? It helps strengthen their immune system, promotes growth, and protects against infections. 💜

Let’s celebrate and support all the parents providing milk for their preemies — whether directly, through hand expressing or pumping, or with donor milk. Every drop makes a difference!
To learn more about preterm births, visit:
👉 https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/pretermbirth.htm

👶 ¿Sabías que la leche humana está diseñada específicamente para satisfacer las necesidades de los bebés prematuros? Ayu...
11/04/2025

👶 ¿Sabías que la leche humana está diseñada específicamente para satisfacer las necesidades de los bebés prematuros? Ayuda a fortalecer su sistema inmunitario, promueve el crecimiento y los protege contra infecciones. 💜

Celebremos y apoyemos a todos los padres que proporcionan leche a sus bebés prematuros, ya sea directamente, mediante la extracción manual o con extractor, o con leche de donante. ¡Cada gota marca la diferencia!
Para obtener más información sobre los nacimientos prematuros, visite: 👉https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/health/health2/documents/pfl-factsheet-preterm-s-051916.pdf

FREE Training! Tuesday, 11/4/25 at 2pm! Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from ...
11/03/2025

FREE Training! Tuesday, 11/4/25 at 2pm! Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids—including he**in, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications—when given in time. It is easy to use and small to carry.

Get trained through one of our convenient online trainings offered on the first Tuesday of each month. Get trained to save a life! Join us for our training at 2 pm at the Zoom link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84725499153?pwd=JDALX8lDMyOGtAADZY55UQGXM6zNWl.1

Address

421 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, NY
13202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13154353280

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