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COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH PROGRAMS

At the Y, a supportive community is a big part of wellness. At every age and every level of activity, you’ll find people just like you looking to live a little bit healthier.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha’s Community-based Wellness Programs work towards providing solutions to improve quality of life for cancer survivors with LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, those with Parkinson’s with Brain & Body, and individuals looking to lose weight with Y Weight Loss.

Livestrong group getting exercise instruction

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. This program is offered at no cost to any adult cancer survivor.

Participants exercising in a healthy living class

Brain & Body

Brain & Body (previously known as Delay the Disease) is an evidence-based fitness program for people with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders. Classes are designed to challenge individuals to improve physical function, balance, coordination, and brain health.

Class learning about healthier living

Y Weight Loss

The Weight Loss Program is designed to help people seeking a healthier weight achieve their goals by making small, modest changes to their daily behaviors, and forming sustainable healthy habits.