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Prepare healthy meals by swapping delicious ingredient
August 22, 2022
Eating healthy with Type 2 Diabetes doesn’t have to be a challenge. Click on video below, created by our partners at the El Paso Center for Diabetes and the Diabetes Now What? campaign, to learn about delicious ingredient swaps that will help you to eat healthy.
Paso del Norte Trail Receives RAISE Funding Award from U.S. DOT
August 22, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation in partnership with members of the El Paso Mobility Coalition, which include representation from the City of El Paso, County of El Paso, El Paso Chamber, El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization, Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, Texas Department of Transportation, and others, are excited to announce funding awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT)’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program for the Paso del Norte Trail.
Local funding…
Welcome reception for new dean of UTEP College of Health Sciences
August 22, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently hosted a reception to welcome Dr. William Robertson, new Dean of the UTEP College of Health Sciences with leaders from the nonprofit, public health, and healthcare sectors.
The UTEP College of Health Sciences serves more than 2,200 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, and offers a range of nationally accredited professional programs including public health, physical and occupational therapy, clinical laboratory science, rehabilitation sciences and social work. Serving the second largest metropolitan area along the U.S.-Mexico…
Health Foundation announces new REALIZE Executive cohort
August 22, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation launched its fifth U.S. REALIZE Executive leadership experience with a kick-off event on August 10, 2022.
REALIZE Executive is a world-class leadership development experience, custom designed by international leadership experts and Health Foundation staff, for emerging top-level management within the Paso del Norte region.
“The goal of the REALIZE experience is to inspire already capable leaders to become transformational leaders for the community and within their respective organizations,” said Dr. Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs for the…
Partnership to impact school health outcomes
August 22, 2022
School environments have a major impact on the health and development of children and adolescences. A focus on safe and supportive environments, healthy foods, health education and physical activity are a few of the key areas that the Paso del Norte Health Foundation in partnership with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) are addressing to strengthen and implement school districts wellness policies to promote student wellness.
Kristen Ortega, AFHK, District Wellness Policy, and Smoke-Free Project Coordinator, Michelle Smith, AFHK Texas State Coordinator, and Stephanie McCoy, AFHK Regional…
Healthy Kids Initiative Call for Letters of Intent
August 17, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to advance the Health Foundation’s Healthy Kids Initiative. Deadline to submit LOIs is Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Areas of focus include:
- Increasing the number of disconnected youth ages 5-17 years old who participate in out-of-school time (OST) programs. Youth who are connected, are involved in out-of-school time activity, in a safe place, with a caring adult, tend to avoid situations and behaviors that compromise health while engaging in activity that promotes health. -…
Consortium 2.0
July 18, 2022
The El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium (EPBHC) in partnership with the Paso del Norte Center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute invites you to a general meeting of the Consortium Leadership Councils on Thursday, July 28th from 8:30-11:30 am at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso, MSB II.
The meeting will bring together behavioral health stakeholders, health professionals, civic and business leaders, and public officials to recognize the efforts of local organizations and agencies working to improve community mental health and addiction service and support systems….
Diabetes and Foot Care
July 18, 2022
Foot and lower limb complications can be common in people with diabetes. Due to nerve damage and poor blood circulation in the legs and feet, individuals may not feel a foot injury or wound. If left untreated, an infection can occur and make it more difficult to heal.
Click on video to learn helpful information on how you can start caring for your feet from local podiatrist, Dr. Efren Buff De La Rosa.
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Attention Parents! We Need Your Help with the “What do you know about vaping survey.”
July 18, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is interested in learning what young people know and think about vaping in El Paso. Parents and youth will help inform researchers and policymakers to improve health outcomes in the community.
Participation is easy; just click on the link below and start the survey. The survey requires both the parent and youth to participate, so please choose a time when you and your child are together to complete the survey. Once the survey is completed, your child will be entered for a chance to win prizes!
[Click here to take the…
Health Foundation awards new grants for healthy eating & physical activity
July 18, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently awarded 14 grants totaling more than $2 million under the Healthy Living priority area. The Healthy Living, Disease Prevention & Management, and Health Leadership are the three priority areas that drive our work, in partnership with organizations that implement initiatives and programs to improve health in the region.
Arbol de Vida - $160,587.77
Children’s Home and Comedor
To provide nutritious meals and physical activity to 100 children five-days a week in Rancho Anapra and Loma de Poleo in Ciudad Juárez, MX.
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