The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Grant From Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board

The Gateway Family YMCA announced that it received a $5,000 grant from the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Advisory Board to support LiveSTRONG^® at the YMCA, a program designed to offer those who have been diagnosed with cancer the support they need to build both physical and emotional strength.

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center is committed to building healthier communities. This commitment extends beyond the exceptional health care delivered in our hospitals, physician offices and facilities. Understanding and supporting the needs of our local communities is a priority for Atlantic Health.

The Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board, a group of individuals from throughout the communities served by the hospital, the hospital’s Community Health Advisory Committee and the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Community Health Department, working with the Atlantic Health Planning Department, identified priority health needs within the community, using robust data analysis and a community stakeholder survey.

The Community Advisory Board awarded grants to 19 recipient organizations who proposed initiatives that address one or more priority health needs during this grant period.

“We are honored to help support LiveSTRONG^® at the YMCA,” said Frank Macioce , chair of the Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Community Advisory Board. “By working together with organizations like The Gateway Family YMCA, we can make a true impact for the better in the lives of our community members.”

Registration is available for an upcoming Fall session of the LiveSTRONG^® at the YMCA program, held at The Gateway Family YMCA in Union, NJ. Interested participants can contact Susan Butler, Senior Director of Community Wellness at 908-349-9622 or livestrong@tgfymca.org to register or to express interest in a future program.

As part of LIVESTRONG^® at the YMCA, the Y engages cancer survivors through an approach that focuses on the whole person.Participants work with specially trained staff to build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability.In addition to physical benefits, the program also focuses on the emotional well-being of survivors by providing a supportive community environment where people affected by cancer can connect during treatment and beyond.

The Gateway Family YMCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, health and community service organization of caring staff and volunteers dedicated to strengthening community and stands For Youth Development, For Healthy Living and For Social Responsibility.Serving the community since 1900, The Gateway Family YMCA provides programs and services throughout Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County through six YMCA branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union.

Atlantic Health is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the New York metropolitan area. Powered by a workforce of 25,000 team members and more than 5,667 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, Atlantic Health serves more than half of the state of New Jersey including 14 counties and 7.5 million people.

For more information on The Gateway Family YMCA, visit www.tgfymca.org.For more information on LIVESTRONG^® at the YMCA, contact the Wellness Center Branch at 908-349-9622 or livestrong@tgfymca.org