Health Foundation News
April 15, 2025
Breaking Barriers in Diabetes Prevention: Amistad’s Inclusive Approach Leads the Way in Texas
At the forefront of community health innovation, Amistad is making a difference for some of the Paso del Norte region’s mo…
April 15, 2025
Creating a Mosaic of Impact - 2024 Annual Report
The boards and staff of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Paso del Norte Community Foundation, and Fundación Paso del …
April 15, 2025
Working Together to Improve Mental Health Care in Our Community
In February, the El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium’s Integration Leadership Council hosted a [Collaborative Care](https…
April 15, 2025
Advancing Diabetes Prevention and Management Through Community-Focused Strategies
At the El Paso Center for Diabetes’ 17th Annual Faces of Diabetes Conference, Dr. Michael Kelly, Vice President of Program…
April 15, 2025
Governor Abbott Re-Appoints Staffer to Texas Diabetes Council
Congratulations to Michael P. Kelly, PhD., Vice President of Programs for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, on his re-…
April 15, 2025
Health Foundation awards new grants for under Healthy Kids Initiative
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has recently awarded 10 grants totaling over $1.1 million under its Healthy Kids Init…
April 15, 2025
Sandra Day Joins NMOST Board of Directors
Congratulations to Sandra Day, Program Officer at the Health Foundation, on her appointment to the Board of Directors of t…
April 15, 2025
REALIZE Executive Cohort Deepens Leadership Practice in Marfa, Texas
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently held the second and final off-site experience for REALIZE, the Health Found…
March 25, 2025
New Grantee and Applicant Portal Launching in May 2025
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is transitioning to a new Grantee and Applicant Experience starting in **May 2025…
March 25, 2025
Common Threads: Empowering Young Chefs with Nutrition Education
Common Threads El Paso, a grantee of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, is dedicated to equipping children and families…
March 25, 2025
Health Foundation on Instagram
BIG NEWS! The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is on Instagram! Follow our account, pdnhfoundation, to stay updated an…
March 25, 2025
REALIZE Board Lunch and Learn Sessions Now Available
Is your organization seeking to strengthen its board of directors? With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation,…
March 25, 2025
Health Foundation Program Officer to support Veterans through Mentorship Program
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce that Sandra Day, program officer for the Health Foundation, wi…
March 25, 2025
Make Today your Quit Day!
Smoking is harmful to your health and can lead to serious life-threatening diseases. Over 16 million Americans live with a…
March 25, 2025
Health Foundation CEO, Women Leaders Recognized at Annual Change Makers Event
Congratulations to the 2025 Change Makers: Borderland Women in Health honorees recognized by Progress321 and El Paso Matte…
March 25, 2025
Join us for three events on the Paso del Norte Trail
Playa Trail Tree Planting
March 29, 2025
8:30 am
Riverside Park, 7600 Alameda
Bring your fa…
March 3, 2025
Funding Opportunity under Mental Health and Well-being Initiative
Deadline Approaching! The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters Of Intent (LOI) from eligible organizatio…
February 20, 2025
Reaching Children in Rural Communities through the Arts
In today’s digital age, enriching outlets for children after school extends far beyond video games and social media. They …
February 20, 2025
Foundations recognized as the Best Place for Working Parents
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation were once again recognized as “Best Place for…
February 20, 2025
Working together to address gender violence and child sexual abuse in Ciudad Juárez
Our sister foundation, Fundación Paso del Norte, together with FICOSEC and FECHAC, is leading “Entrelazando Redes,” a stra…
February 20, 2025
REALIZE Board Lunch & Learn kicks off their 2025 Series
With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, the United Way of El Paso County is kicking off its 2025 REALIZE B…
February 20, 2025
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February 3, 2025
Health Foundation Strategic Planning for the Future
As the Paso del Norte Health Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, the board and staff are engaging in a str…
January 28, 2025
Investing, Collaborating, and Transforming Lives: Celebrating 30 Years of Health Education and Disease Prevention in the Paso del Norte Region
For 30 years, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the reside…
January 28, 2025
Making Healthy Choices Through Platos Amigables
With support from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Organización Popular Independiente A.C. (OPI) in Ciudad Juárez is …
January 18, 2025
Sandra Day Promoted to Program Officer
We are thrilled to announce Sandra Day’s promotion to Program Officer at the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. In her new …
January 18, 2025
Health Foundation Announces New Board Officers and Members for 2025
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce Amy Marcus as Board Chair and Carlos Fernandez as Vice Chair o…
January 18, 2025
Health Foundation updates website design
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce modifications to its website - www.pdnhf.org.
The modifica…
January 18, 2025
Due Date Approaching for Funding under Diabetes Initiative
The final date to submit Letters of Intent under the Health Foundation’s Diabetes Initiative is **Thursday, January 30, 20…
January 18, 2025
2025 Health Foundation Funding Opportunity Schedule
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to provide funding opportunities to current…
January 18, 2025
The Power of Policy: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in the Paso del Norte Region
Earlier this month, El Paso Matters hosted a forum at the El Paso Community College with the El Paso State Legislative Del…
December 10, 2024
Putting MacKenzie Scott’s $15 Million Gift to Work for the Health of our Region
When MacKenzie Scott gifted the Paso del Norte Health Foundation $15 million in November 2022, it wasn’t just a donation—i…
December 9, 2024
Improving mental health services in our region
Congratulations to the City of Alamogordo’s Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) for successfully completing its final C…
December 9, 2024
Recognition of Board Leadership and Volunteers
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF), along with our sister foundations—the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (P…
December 9, 2024
Can you spot a vape?
Big Tobacco is targeting our kids by disguising vapes as everyday items. Currently, 1.63 million students in the U.S. are …
December 4, 2024
Diabetes Call for Letters
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to pro…
November 19, 2024
Giving Thanks
We are filled with thanks and gratitude for the kindness and generosity of our community. Thank you to the thousands of in…
November 19, 2024
REALIZE Board Training for Individual Organizations
Is your organization seeking to strengthen its board of directors? With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation,…
November 19, 2024
Dive into the holiday spirit with healthy recipes
‘Tis the season for joy, togetherness, and delightful holiday feasts!
Are you looking for wholesome, healthy side dishe…
November 19, 2024
NAMI Texas provides insight into mental health resources for our community
NAMI Texas recently held its Annual Conference in El Paso, bringing together individuals, families, mental health provider…
November 19, 2024
Diabetes, Now What? media campaign receives national recognition
The Diabetes “Now What?” media campaign, the Diabetes “Now What?” television commercial Risk Factors, and Signs and Sympto…
November 19, 2024
Smoke-Free Summit Drives Tobacco-Free Initiatives in Our Community
The Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network (TCN) recently hosted its Smoke-Free Summit, gathering over 100 dedicated profe…
November 19, 2024
Paso del Norte Trail: Funding and Progress Update
El Paso County recently received $10.1 million from the Transportation Alternatives program, administered by the Texas Dep…
October 21, 2024
Fundación Paso del Norte Kicks Off REALIZE Executive in Juárez
Eighteen leaders from Juárez were selected to participate in the third cohort of the REALIZE Leadership experience. Over t…
October 15, 2024
Spotlight on Out-of-School Time Providers: Supporting Our Youth and Families
The Borderland Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Network recently gained recognition from the El Paso County Commissioners Court …
October 15, 2024
Opportunity to Fund Programs related to Healthy Eating
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating …
October 15, 2024
El Paso Juvenile Probation Department Shares Key Insights from Youth Needs Study
In a collaborative effort to reduce the number of youth entering the juvenile justice system, the El Paso Juvenile Probati…
October 15, 2024
Organizations receive funding in support of Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of ten grants for over $2.4 million under the Dis…
October 15, 2024
Nonprofit Brief: Exploring the Roles of Nonprofit Boards
We are pleased to share the latest Nonprofit Brief recently published by UTEP Associate Professor Dr. Eric Boyer and MPA C…
October 15, 2024
Join Us for the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network’s Biennial Summit - November 1
Join us for the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network’s Biennial Summit on emerging youth trends in vaping, tobacco, and …
September 27, 2024
A Foundation of Hope
Thank you to Texas Tech Health El Paso for showcasing the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s investment in health promotio…
September 23, 2024
Health Foundation Makes a $5M Leadership Commitment to TTUHSC El Paso to Support Comprehensive Cancer Care at the Steve and Nancy Fox Cancer Center
In the continued efforts of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to invest in health promotion and disease prevention, the…
September 18, 2024
Suicide Prevention — A Time for Compassion and Action
Suicide prevention is a collective responsibility. Let’s unite to raise awareness and support those in need. Research show…
September 18, 2024
Working together to prevent violence in Ciudad Juárez
The Fundación Paso del Norte, sister foundation of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, is p…