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Disconnected youth engage as museum guides at La Rodadora

March 9, 2016

At La Rodadora, the only interactive museum in Ciudad Juárez and the largest museum in the state of Chihuahua and El Paso, engaging youth is as important as the next great exhibit.

Through a program supported by the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s IGNITE Initiative, La Rodadora recruits and trains disconnected youth to be museum guides as a way to get them to participate in the cultural economy of Juarez.

The museum’s RODIS JR. program trains youth on museum operations and how to assist children and families in learning activities; participating youth are…

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March 7, 2016

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Emily Hartmann named New Deputy Director of PDN HIE

February 17, 2016

The Paso del Norte Health Information Exchange (PDN HIE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Hartmann as Deputy Director.

Hartmann brings experience in health care consulting and analytics to the PDN HIE. She has also worked on health initiatives for the city of Chicago and the state of Massachusetts.

Paso del Norte HIE is a collaboration of major healthcare partners in the El Paso area. The purpose of the PDN HIE is to share clinical data between healthcare providers to improve health and medicine.

Major partners include: City of El Paso Department of Public Health,…

Bowie High School Community Garden featured by Salud America!

February 15, 2016

The Bowie High School Community Garden (BHS Garden) project is one of six programs in the country featured by Salud America! as Salud Heroes vs. Sugar. The BHS Garden project was selected based on support to fight sugar and bring fruits and veggies to Latino families. The Paso del Norte Health Foundation provided funding for a garden coordinator and educational material. Click here to learn more about the BHS Garden project.

The BHS Garden…

Foundation Offices open on February 17

February 15, 2016

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation offices will be open for business on Wednesday, February 17. This is the same day of Pope Francis visit to Juárez.

Be aware that may streets in the downtown area will be closed, so traffic will be congested. If you do plan to visit our offices, please contact us ahead of time, so we can provide you with the best access.

Jon Law named new Executive Director for Paso del Norte Health Information Exchange

February 11, 2016

The Paso del Norte Health Information Exchange’s (HIE) board of directors today announced the appointment of Jon Law as the Executive Director of the HIE.

“We are pleased to have Jon onboard. His track record shows he is ready to lead the HIE to the next level,” said Jacob Cintron, Chair of the HIE’s board of directors.

Law comes to the HIE with extensive experience in health promotion, healthcare strategy, and nonprofit leadership. Most recently, he served as the President of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PDNHF). In this role, he lead the Foundation’s Program, Communications,…

A new look to the Foundation web site

February 4, 2016

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned web site (www.pdnhf.org). The new design offers visitors an easier approach to information from the home page. News, events, videos, and grant opportunities are just a click away.

“These new changes help visitors navigate through the site with much more ease,” says Tracy Yellen, CEO of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and family of foundations. “The new design enables visitors to quickly access enhanced, user-friendly information that demonstrates our commitment to accessibility and…

PDNF News - Final week for proposals

January 25, 2016

The Paso del Norte Foundation will sponsor the 2016 Paso del Norte Foundation Challenge Fund Program which seeks to: - increase the capacity of nonprofit organizations to improve health, and - inspire charitable giving by offering matching funds for a wide-range of challenge fund events and appeals.

Proposals for participation in the Challenge Fund Program must be received by the Foundation via e-mail by 12:00 pm on Friday, January 29th.

The Loaves and Fishes Fund seeks to make an impact in the lives of those struggling each day to survive. The Fund will make grants…

Shift+ Coalition in Luna County are one step closer to reducing substance use among young people.

January 21, 2016

For years, Luna County has had an active health council and strong coalition focused on reducing substance use among young people. That long-standing commitment from local law enforcement, public health and other community advocates paved the way for Luna County to adopt the first Social Host Ordinance in the Paso del Norte region.

A Social Host Ordinance was identified as a tool that the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s Shift+ coalition utilized within its overall strategy to address and reduce binge drinking across the Borderplex.

Luna County Commissioners adopted their Social…

Tracy Yellen named CEO for Paso del Norte Health Foundations

January 9, 2016

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s (PdNHF) board of directors today announced the appointment of Tracy Yellen as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and its affiliated foundations. Yellen comes to the PdNHF with extensive experience in the bi-national non-profit arena, having most recently served as the President of the Paso Del Norte Foundation.

“I am deeply heartened to have been entrusted with the task of continuing the life-changing work the Paso del Norte Health Foundation is known for doing. I look forward to working alongside the…