The Doctor Is In: Healthy Bones
William Way Community Center 1315 Spruce St., PhiladelphiaThe human skeleton is made up of more than 200 bones! Our bones serve the vital functions of supporting our organs, shaping the body, producing blood cells, and protecting our brains, spinal cords, hearts and lungs. As we age, our bones can lose density and become weaker. Bone loss can cause osteoporosis, where bones can become so […]
Nutrition for Optimal Living
Presented by Philadelphia FIGHT This presentation will review basic nutrition concepts and what makes up a healthy eating regimen. The presentation focuses on how carbohydrates are digested and absorbed, and which carbohydrates are the healthiest and most satiating. The presentation will debunk several nutritional myths and educate the attendee on how to choose healthy food […]
Opening Reception: With Open Heart And Open Arms
William Way Community Center 1315 Spruce St., PhiladelphiaPresented by the William Way Community Center From April through October 1980 approximately 125,000 refugees fled their homes in Cuba and traveled by American ships and boats to the United States. Among them were a sizable number of LGBTQ Cubans. This exhibit explores our community's response to the Mariel Boatlift of 1980 and the personal […]