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BOOST Network is looking for out-of-school providers
July 18, 2022
Have you heard of the BOOST Network? Are you an out-of-school time program provider in the region looking to expand your program’s capacity?
Check out this video and see how the BOOST Network can support afterschool program providers! Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtQlmArBv3A
The BOOST Network is a hub for out-of-school time (OST) providers that work together to identify, explore, and create opportunities that increase the quality and effectiveness of programs for youth and families in west Texas, southern New Mexico, and…
2021 Annual Report - Investing in Positive Behaviors
July 18, 2022
In 2021, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation worked to promote health and prevent disease through grantmaking, collaboration, communications, and advocacy in three main priority areas – Healthy Living, Disease Prevention and Management and Health Leadership.
To promote positive behaviors that included healthy eating, physical activity, smoking/vaping prevention, and disconnected youth, the Health Foundation invested $3.5 million to support 44 grants under the Healthy Living priority area.
Adult Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
July 18, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 1 in 10 adults get enough fruits and vegetables in their daily diet.
This month, the Health Foundation invites you to explore the regional data on adults and their consumption of fruits and vegetables in El Paso and Hudspeth counties in Texas and Doña Ana, Luna and Otero counties in New Mexico as compared to the rest of Texas and the United States.
The Healthy Paso del Norte website is a free, publicly available resource supported by the Health Foundation that includes population data and community health information…
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…
Staffer to serve on Texas School Health Advisory Committee
July 18, 2022
Congratulations to Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, on being selected to the Texas School Health Advisory Committee (TSHAC).
Dr. Kelly will represent the Organization and Agencies committee category for a term ending in 2026.
The TSHAC assists the Department of State Health Services to support and coordinate school health programs and school health services. It also provides leadership to identify and disseminate school health best practices and resources for school policy makers.
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….
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.
**Border…
Local artist brings to life the work done on smoking and vaping in our region
June 23, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has partnered with local artist and graphic designer Vanessa Clark to artistically bring to life the work of the Tobacco Control Network and the Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Initiative.
A Smoke-Free Paso del Norte is an initiative of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, which was launched in 1999 to provide a comprehensive tobacco control initiative founded on CDC best practices.
The Tobacco Control Network is a collaboration of key stakeholders working to help inform the public on the importance of knowing the facts…
Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Online Course
June 20, 2022
Often, we hear people with diabetes have limited access to a dietitian or a healthcare professional who can walk them through the basics of understanding how to manage their diabetes. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has developed a low-cost online course for people who may need to manage their diabetes on their own schedule.
The Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes online course is a self-paced course which allows clients the opportunity to learn at…
Learn how decisions made in the Texas Capitol affect life in El Paso
June 20, 2022
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation are proud to sponsor The Texas Tribune “Inside the Interim with El Paso Lawmakers.”
Texas’ state lawmakers have their work cut out for them in the next legislative session. There’s a list of concerns piling up, including abortion, voting, gun violence and more. Hear firsthand how El Paso-area lawmakers plan to address these critical issues. Panelist include: state Sen. César Blanco, state Reps. [**Joe…
