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Paso del Norte Trail Master Plan
December 12, 2018
After 18 months of public meetings, on-line surveys and planning sessions with community leaders, stakeholders and trail enthusiasts, the concept for a 60-mile county-wide trail is now one step closer to reality with the completion of the Master Plan to guide its development.
The planned Paso del Norte Trail spans the length of El Paso county from its border with New Mexico to the agricultural areas of the Lower Valley connecting neighborhoods along the route to schools, parks, worksites and other destinations and providing greater opportunities for increased physical activity for…
Happy Holidays
December 11, 2018
May the Gifts of Health and Happiness be yours this Holiday Season.
Four individuals recognized for their work on Tobacco Control
December 10, 2018
Community advocates recently gathered for an appreciation luncheon hosted by A Smoke Free Paso del Norte to celebrate the year’s accomplishments on tobacco control in the region.
A Smoke Free Paso del Norte, an initiative of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, works to engage partners across national and international borders to advocate for smoke-free ordinances and polices.
This year’s luncheon honored four regional health leaders for their collective work in educating youth, implementing policy, innovating new evidence-based strategies and efforts to…
This holiday season, the PDN Foundation staff gives back to the community
December 10, 2018
In lieu of a traditional holiday party this year, the staff of the Paso del Norte Foundation, Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Fundación Paso del Norte elected to give back to the community by hosting a holiday celebration for the children, families and staff of the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV or Center).
The Foundation staff provided holiday crafts, music and a warm meal to the residents and staff of the Center. Santa Claus made a special appearance, delighting the more than 40 children in attendance. The Foundation staff dressed as elves and helped…
Some simple strategies to help you eat healthy during the holidays
December 10, 2018
The holidays are here and, for most people, that means eating many of your favorite foods in larger quantities. This year, try these party tricks, tasty treats and simple strategies to help you eat healthy, stay active and still indulge in the holidays.
Enjoy in moderation.
Grandma’s fudge is a family tradition, and your coworker’s cookies are calling you from the breakroom. Indulging a little won’t hurt. Enjoy holiday treats in smaller portions, make healthy substitutions where you can, and plan ahead for merry meals that are healthy, too.
**Include lots of seasonal, colorful…
Office closed for the Holiday Season
December 10, 2018
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation office will be closed on Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of the Holiday Season.
The office will reopen for business on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Have a safe and healthy holiday.
County of El Paso creates first Healthy Food Financing Initiative
December 10, 2018
On December 10, the County of El Paso took a major step to make healthy, affordable food easier to buy. After several months of collaboration with the Paso del Norte Institute for Healthy Living at UTEP (IHL) and the American Heart Association, as well as discussion with the El Paso County Commissioners Court, County Commissioner David Stout and the County Economic Development Department presented the final Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Policy Guidelines for the County of El Paso last week and they were approved by the Commissioners Court unanimously. The 5-0 vote triggers the…
Health Foundation staffer appointed to the 2020 Census Action Team
December 10, 2018
Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, was recently appointed to the 2020 Census Action Team by Mayor Dee Margo and County Judge Ruben Vogt.
The Census Action Team will provide recommendations for the deployment of resources to both the City and the County on how best to utilize community resources to count as many El Pasoans – including hard to count areas. The U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years.
El Paso Giving Day raises more than $402,000 for nonprofit organizations in Paso del Norte Region
November 20, 2018
Thanks to the record-breaking generosity of El Pasoans, this year’s El Paso Giving Day lifted nonprofit organizations around the region well-above their $300,000 fundraising goal.
That goal was met in the early evening hours on El Paso Giving Day, November 15. By the time all donations were in at midnight and donations, including corporate matches, were tallied the final tally came in at more than $402,000 raised.
“El Pasoans showed the power of what our community can do when we work together toward a common goal,” said Tracy Yellen, CEO of the Paso del Norte Foundation which…
Doña Ana Coalition assess alcohol outlet density
November 19, 2018
The statement of need is alarming. Over 18 percent of Doña Ana County high school seniors report their first drink of alcohol was before age 13.
By 12th grade, 72 percent of Doña Ana High School students self-report they have consumed alcohol, a troubling trend in a county where, since 1997, adults have reported the highest or second-highest rates in the nation for alcohol-related deaths from chronic liver disease, injury death, and motor vehicle traffic death.
“This is exceptionally concerning, especially given the fact that those who live closer to outlets are at a higher risk of…
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PDN Community Foundation Update: $3 Million Gift to advance the future of health education at TTUHSC El Paso
June 12, 2019
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso), along with the Paso del Norte Community Foundation and Rick and Ginger Francis, announced earlier this month a $3 million gift that will help drive the university toward a bright, impactful future.
Encouraged by TTUHSC El Paso’s success and…
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