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Health Foundation awards new grants to support programs in the region

September 30, 2020

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently awarded 10 grants totaling more than $503,000 under the Behavioral Health Consortium and Health Leadership priority areas.

Funded organizations are:

El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium

Borderland Rainbow Center - $14,670.00
Creating Culturally Competent Services for Deaf Clients
To provide the Deaf Cultural Competency Training project for over 300 mental health professionals in the greater El Paso area to reduce negative bias and improve competency in provision of services to Deaf clients, thereby lowering the…

Children at Risk honors local Child Advocates

September 29, 2020

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to congratulate Children at Risk’s Healthcare Hero Awardee, Dr. Jacob Hydemann and Outstanding Child Advocate Nominees, Dr. Sylvia Acosta and Dr. Kristina D. Mena.

These individuals will be recognized at the Children at Risk “A Night at the Texas Academy Awards of Child Advocacy” on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7 pm on Facebook live broadcast (facebook.com/childrenatrisk).

Dr. Hydemann is in private practice and among six other healthcare heroes in the state of Texas recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of children….

Foundation to Share Experience at Philanthropy Southwest Annual Conference

September 24, 2020

Tracy J. Yellen, CEO of the Paso del Norte Community Foundation and Paso del Norte Health Foundation, will participate in a lightening talk to share her experiences “Responding to and Rebuilding after Crisis” at Philanthropy Southwest’s Annual Conference: Roadshow Edition – One Day, Eight Cities, A Million Ways to Impact,” set for October 21st.

Foundation leaders throughout the southwest will gather in person or through digital streaming options to attend the conference and connect with other foundations. Small in-person events will be held in eight Southwest cities: Albuquerque,…

Join us for the 6th Annual Virtual Progress Summit

September 20, 2020

The 6th Annual El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium Progress Summit will be held

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Virtual Conference

Click on this link to register.

The event brings together behavioral health stakeholders, health professionals, civic and business leaders, and public officials to recognize efforts of local organizations and agencies working together to improve community mental health and addiction service and support systems. This year the event will be held in a virtual…

Making a Healthy Difference for 25 years

September 20, 2020

On September 29, 2020, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation celebrates 25 years of promoting health and preventing disease in the region.

In 1995, the Health Foundation was founded with the proceeds from the sale of Providence Memorial Hospital to Tenet Healthcare Corporation. The groundbreaking transaction established a perpetual foundation dedicated to leading, leveraging and investing in initiatives, priorities and programs that promote health and prevent disease in our binational, tri-state region.

Since its inception, the Health Foundation has grown its initial $130 million in…

A Tribute to Myrna J. Deckert

September 18, 2020

For the lives she touched, contributions she made, and legacy she leaves

Myrna served as CEO of YWCA El Paso del Norte Region for more than 30 years, growing the organization from an annual budget of $150,000 when she joined in 1970 to over $35 million when she retired in 2002, making it the largest YWCA in the country. However, those numbers do little to actually illustrate the impact Myrna had on YWCA and the El Paso community. She was an incredible leader who is largely responsible for creating the YWCA we all know today.

In her time as CEO, Myrna engaged…

The Passing of Myrna J. Deckert

September 11, 2020

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of our former CEO, Myrna J. Deckert. Myrna served as CEO of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation from 2007-2016.

She was an extraordinary leader committed to improving health, education, economic development, and quality of life in our region. While at the Health Foundation, Myrna developed a Regional Framework for Health to promote health and prevent disease. She helped found the REALIZE leadership development program, Paso del Norte Community Foundation, Fundación Paso del Norte para la Salud y Bienestar, and PHIX Health Information Exchange. …

School Re-opening and its Impact on Mental Health Webinar

August 31, 2020

Make plans to attend this webinar on the important matter of mental health and school re-openings. School administrators, counselors, teachers are encouraged to attend. This webinar is supported by the Texas Health and Human Services - Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) for School Personnel. For more information on CCP in English, click on this link.

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020
Time: Noon
Location: Zoom Meeting

Panelists:

• Emergence Health Network, Celeste Nevarez
• El Paso Children’s Hospital, Dr. Vanessa Velez, DNP CPNP-PC CP-SANE, Director, CARES…

Health Foundation, Behavioral Health Consortium highlighted in El Paso’s All-American City Award

August 20, 2020

Congratulations El Paso! For the third time in just over a decade, El Paso was named an All-American City. El Paso was among 10 communities selected for their outstanding civic achievement by the All-American City judges, which is sponsored by the National Civic League (NCL).

NCL is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to advancing civic engagement to create equitable, thriving communities. The All-American City Award focuses on celebrating examples of civic engagement practices that advance health and well-being in local communities. This is one of the highest awards any American…

Helping parents and caregivers stay mentally and physically healthy

August 18, 2020

There is a lot of advice available online right now about how to keep yourself physically healthy during the coronavirus pandemic such as staying physically active, washing your hands, wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing. Managing your mental health during this time is just as vital to your overall well-being.

As the school year begins, parents and caregivers are feeling the extra anxiety and stress about keeping their families safe. It is more important than ever to have realistic expectations about how much we can truly control during these ever-changing times….