From Our Team
ACA and its Unique Permutations on the U.S.-Mexico Border
While the pros and cons of the the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been discussed ad nauseam, few have discussed the unique implications for residents of the U.S.-Mexico border region, particularly folks living in Texas.
In 2007, Theresa Byrd (Texas Tech) and I conducted a survey of El Paso County to determine what proportion of residents access health care services in Mexico. We also wanted to learn which services they use, and why they cross for care. We found that 32% of El Paso residents crossed into Mexico for some type of health care service. Of those that crossed, 27% were…
Preventing isolation for mental and emotional well-being
As the holiday season moves into full swing, shifting focus to family and helping your neighbor can be emotionally beneficial. However, for some the hype, commercialization, and nostalgia of the holiday season brings added stress which can lead to problems with anxiety and depression. These are times when family and community support can make a huge difference.
Children, youth and adults all experience life events that can create symptoms of mental illness such as anxiety or depression. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 1 in 5 American…
News
PdN Complete Count Committee Launches New Programs to Reach Hard-To-Count Communities in El Paso
May 18, 2020
The Paso del Norte Complete Count Committee has partnered with Rep. César Blanco’s office, NALEO, ELP County, the League of Women Voters and more to train local volunteers for a Census Phone Banking program. Volunteers will be trained to call El Pasoans in hard-to-count (HTC) communities and ask if they have…
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