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Creative Kids program recognized by Texas Partnership of Out of School Time
September 21, 2021
Co-Founders Andrea Gates-Ingle and Stephen Ingle discuss how Creative Kids cultivates the best in youth by immersing them in the visual arts in a new story feature by the Texas Partnership for Out of School Time (TXPOST).
Creative Kids’ hands-on out of school time (OST) programs reach targeted populations of kids who otherwise would have little to no exposure to the arts or OST opportunities. All program curricula are embedded with a strong social-emotional learning component so that in addition to…
Desert Critters Trail developed in Alamogordo
August 25, 2021
The City of Alamogordo in partnership with the Otero Health Council Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) team recently invited the community to explore the new Desert Critters Trail located on Washington Park Stage in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
The Desert Critters Trail was developed to get people walking, learn about local nature and involve the community to enjoy spending time together outdoors. The trail highlights 19 indigenous species of animals on stone monuments hidden throughout the trail and park for people to locate as part of a scavenger hunt.
“This…
Two new additions and a promotion to the Health Foundation Team
August 25, 2021
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to welcome Sandra Day and Audrey Garcia to the Foundation team.
Ms. Day brings more than 10 years of experience in the public health sector working for nonprofit, as well as the federal government sector. As an associate program officer, she will respond to trends and activities in the community. She is currently orienting with all program work and will be assigned to specific projects and initiatives later in 2021.
Ms. Day has a Master’s in Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from The University of Texas at El…
Upcoming events along the Paso del Norte Trail
August 24, 2021
The Paso del Norte Trail is a community-driven, collaborative effort to develop a 68-mile county-wide trail in El Paso County. The goal is to create a regionally significant landmark that promotes active transportation, preserves the history and culture of our region, highlights the Rio Grande river, supports economic development and ecotourism, provides educational and volunteer opportunities, and makes healthy living the easy choice for our unique, binational community. Join us to learn, explore and support the trail.
Bike Ride and Bike Drive – Sept. 18 at 8 am
In partnership…
Pop-up vaccination clinics targeting young men kick off at El Paso Locomotive match
August 24, 2021
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF) and El Paso County are Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 by taking vaccines directly to men ages 18-50 years old in El Paso. According to County data and recent PdNHF focus groups, that demographic group is among the least vaccinated and least inclined to get vaccinated in the region.
“Focus group participants told us they knew how and where to get vaccinated; we were surprised to hear that many, especially young men, simply found the vaccination process to be too inconvenient” said Dr. Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs at PdNHF. “Many…
New website for recently diagnosed cancer patients and caregivers
August 24, 2021
The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation (RGCF) has launched a new website designed specifically for recently diagnosed cancer patients and their caregivers. The website, www.cancerhelpcenter.org, provides a direct connection to the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation, allowing patients to quickly access information about their diagnoses, support services and financial assistance. The CancerHelpCenter.org website also includes information about other local and national resources available to cancer patients.
The website is funded in part…
Cooking Classes Empowers Tornillo Students and their Families
August 24, 2021
Cooking classes at Tornillo ISD were recently provided to students and their families to learn to make affordable, nutritious, and delicious meals. Common Threads, a national nonprofit organization, offered the classes over the summer with a focus on teaching families how to cook together and incorporate healthy habits at home all while exploring different cultures. Participants of the class prepared a Greek Gyro and spaghetti with tomato and vegetable sauce as they learned about Greek and Italian culture.
“I enjoyed the class and am eager to…
Paso del Norte Health Foundation announces leadership gift to TTUHSC El Paso Hunt School of Dental Medicine
August 12, 2021
In celebration of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s 25th Anniversary and its continued work to improve the health of the region, the board of directors recently announced a $11 million grant to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine.
The Health Foundation’s $11 million commitment is made up of two gifts: a $6 million commitment in 2016 to support the startup phase of the dental school to develop an innovative curriculum, hire world-class faculty, recruit the first class of…
El Paso COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Available
August 11, 2021
The City of El Paso is one of various healthcare providers approved by the State to dispense the COVID-19 vaccine. You can register and schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine with the City of El Paso or show up at any of the City’s vaccination sites without an appointment.
Below find a list of various COVID-19 vaccine providers and sites.
The City of El Paso is also collaborating with University Medical Center (UMC) to vaccinate the community. Individuals who have registered with the City might also be contacted by UMC staff who will ask additional questions to complete the…
Health Foundation supports vaccination efforts based on focus group findings Expanding work in partnership with the County of El Paso
July 21, 2021
Over the last six months, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation has partnered with Dr. Ted Cooper with the University of Texas at El Paso and Barracuda PR to conduct focus groups to understand vaccine hesitancy. We have put the findings to work through the Reduce the Risk campaign to nimbly respond to the changing COVID-19 dynamics in our community.
Here’s what we’ve learned:
- Hyper-convenience is key – making shots available in places unvaccinated individuals are already visiting will help with vaccine uptake
- Finger-wagging does not make those who are vaccine-hesitant more likely…
