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TTUHSC El Paso Dental School Update

December 12, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation) joined leaders from El Paso’s higher education and healthcare communities in November to celebrate the approval of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso’s Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), a key milestone on the road to opening the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine.

Earlier this year, the Texas legislature passed legislation to make the Hunt School of Dental Medicine a reality at TTUHSC El Paso. The school, scheduled to welcome its first…

Board Service Thank You

December 11, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s board members are a diverse group of business and community leaders dedicated to upholding the vision, mission, values and goals established to promote health and prevent disease in the Paso del Norte region.

We extend our sincere thanks to Jose Prieto, Jr., M.D. and Michael Miles for their dedication to the Health Foundation and community, and service on the Board of Directors.

Jose Prieto, Jr., M.D.
Pediatric Partners of El Paso

Michael Miles
Community Advocate

Office closed for the Holiday Season

December 4, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, January 1, 2020 in observance of the Christmas, Hanukah and New Year holidays.

The office will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Happy Holidays!

2020 Healthy Eating Active Living LOI - Extended Deadline

November 22, 2019

The LOI deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote the Health Foundation’s Strategic Plan for Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL). Specifically, the Health Foundation seeks LOIs for funding in one of the interest areas that help meet the goals identified in the HEAL Strategic Plan:

• Sustainable programs to advance healthy eating or active living;
• Policy and program solutions related to the [Food for Every Child…

One Fund El Paso donation deadline is November 25

November 19, 2019

The last day to donate to the victims of the August 3 mass shooting in El Paso is Monday, November 25.

Donations may be made at onefundelpaso.org.

More than $10 million has been raised for the victims. Donations have come in from El Pasoans and people around the world since the shooting, which left 23 dead, more than 40 who have sought medical treatment for injuries, and hundreds suffering psychological trauma.

A total of 441 applications has been received from victims of the massacre, according to the National Compassion Fund, a program of the nonprofit National Center for…

We are forever THANKFUL

November 11, 2019

GIVE THANKS for each new morning with its light,
for rest and shelter of the night,
for health and food,
for love and friends,
for everything thy goodness sends.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thank you for your generous support this year and always.

From the Boards of Directors and staff of the
Paso del Norte Community Foundation, Paso del Norte Health Foundation and
the Fundación Paso del Norte.

FOREVER GRATEFUL. FOREVER UNITED. FOREVER STRONG

Second Public Meeting about the Playa Drain Trail Phase 2 Project

November 7, 2019

You are cordially invited to the second public meeting to obtain information and provide input on the design of the Playa Drain Trail Phase 2 from Riverside High School to Ysleta High School.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Manor Elementary - Cafeteria
7900 Jersey St., El Paso, Texas 79915

This meeting is co-hosted by the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and City Rep. Henry Rivera, District 7.

The Playa Drain Trail is a partnership of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation), City of El Paso and El Paso Water.

The first…

Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

November 7, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Offices will reopen for business on Monday, December 2. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Paso del Norte Behavioral Health Directory

November 6, 2019

The Paso del Norte Behavioral Health Directory is a comprehensive, regional, and interactive on-line directory developed by UTEP’s Empower Change Center to connect users to available mental and behavioral health services. Each resource listed on the Directory includes general information like name, address, and telephone number along with other key information like payment options accepted, diagnoses treated, and therapy provided, languages providers speaks, and in some cases, a point of contact. Also, the Directory includes whether or not the provider offers transportation assistance….

One Fund El Paso application deadline approaching

October 31, 2019

National Compassion Fund staff will be in El Paso November 1-2 to assist with applications for financial assistance from One Fund El Paso in relation to the August 3 mass shooting here.

National Compassion Fund staff will assist with applications from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2 at the El Paso United Community Assistance Center (El Paso County’s Family Youth Services Center) at 6314 Delta. Email onefundelpaso@nationalcompassionfund.org to request an appointment.

Those who have registered for assistance may apply at nationalcompassionfund.org. The…