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Do you know what are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?
March 29, 2023
The El Paso Center for Diabetes and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation have partnered to create a new campaign to help the community identify the signs and symptoms of diabetes.
The new video campaign shares how sometimes unnoticeable issues can grow into a bigger problem. Frequent peeing, increased hunger and thirst can all be indicators of diabetes. Knowing the signs and symptoms and speaking to a physician early on can help spot diabetes sooner and prevent it from becoming a larger problem. Click on links below to watch videos in English and Spanish.
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REALIZE Board – April Lunch and Learn Sessions – In Person!
March 29, 2023
Looking to join a nonprofit board with the understanding of best practices in nonprofit governance? REALIZE Board provides workshops and training sessions designed to strengthen nonprofit governance in our region. The Lunch and Learn training series includes 1-hour modules focused on topics like board member roles and responsibilities, board cycle and structure, effective board meetings, and fundraising.
The April Lunch and Learn sessions will be held in-person at 100 N. Stanton, in the Stanton Boardroom on the first floor and taught by local BoardSource certified trainers.
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First Binational Mental Health Conference offered positive change for the region
March 29, 2023
Recently, individuals throughout the border region participated in a two-day binational conference in Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, Texas aimed at sharing the most recent research on best practices in health promotion and treatment of mental illness and substance use. In-depth discussions took place related to improving access to services and reducing the stigma associated with mental disorders to achieve positive change in mental health workers and the region.
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission, along with more than 40 academic,…
Fun activity along the Playa Drain Trail
March 29, 2023
Get Fit on the Playa event was recently held on the newest section of the Playa Drain Trail. More than 200 participants walked and biked along the newly completed section between Yarborough Drive and Knights Drive. Participants received tips on the importance of stretching and staying hydrated along the way. Other fun activities included jump rope and hula hoop stations.
The City of El Paso completed this section in the fall of 2022 and is working on another section near Ysleta High School. Once this section is complete, the Playa Drain Trail will be 8.3 miles.
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Funders gathered to improve behavioral health opportunities
March 29, 2023
The Texas Behavioral Health Funders Collaborative (TBHFC) members gathered at the Paso del Norte Health Foundation offices this month for their semi-annual meeting to share best practices in behavioral health. The purpose of the TBHFC is to offer regular networking, information sharing and co-funding opportunities to promote high-impact behavioral health interventions, system improvements, or better behavioral health policy in Texas. Sessions featured the collaborative work of the El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium. Visitors included Amarillo Area Foundation, East Texas Medical Center…
The BOOST Network provides out-of-school time programs for youth in our communities
March 29, 2023
Out-of-school time (OST) programs provide safe, structured spaces with trusting adults for youth to learn, play, and connect with their peers while school is not in session. Evidence shows that OST programs reduce health disparities, improve personal and social skills, foster healthier lifestyles, support student academic achievement, and reduce incidents of delinquency and risky behaviors.
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 their…
National Nutrition Month - Awareness on Healthy Eating habits
March 29, 2023
March is National Nutrition Month! This is an opportunity to bring awareness on the importance of making informed food choices and healthy eating habits. The Health Foundation has partnered with several nonprofit organizations in the region through our Healthy Eating Initiative to make healthy eating a priority in the community by providing health education, policy, and promotion. Here are a few of our partners:
El Paso Center for Diabetes offers Sabrosa Vida, a cooking class that teaches participants how to cook healthy delicious meals, with an emphasis on making healthy eating…
Funding Opportunities under Mental Health & Emotional Well-being Initiative
March 3, 2023
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOI) from eligible organizations under the Health Foundation’s Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being priority areas.
Behavioral Health Consortium Programs that address mental health and substance use system gaps by increasing coordination among regional behavioral health consortia stakeholders as informed by data. The Health Foundation will not consider proposed programs already covered by other resources to include government funding or by health coverage reimbursement.
Think.Change Initiative Programs that…
Health Foundation Vice President appointed to Kenedy Memorial Foundation Board of Directors
February 24, 2023
Congratulations to Marcela Garcia, Vice President of Finance and Operations for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation/Paso del Norte Community Foundation, on her recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, the Kenedy Memorial Foundation’s mission is to support and fund mostly Catholic, educational, charitable, and religious activities, that includes the El Paso region.
Diabetes resources available in rural communities
February 23, 2023
Diabetes has no boundaries when it comes to the illness, yet access to information and services can present a challenge depending on where you live.
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has partnered with Texas A&M University Colonias Program and their Project VyBE to help address diabetes at the community level by increasing self-sufficiency and enhancing the quality of life of residents in hard-to-reach areas throughout the region.
Project VyBE trains regional certified community health workers as diabetes education coaches and works to establish relationships with individuals…
