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Town of Anthony, Texas adopts a smoke-free ordinance
October 25, 2017
Recently, Mayor Martin Lerma, Alderman Shawn Weeks and the Anthony Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will prohibit the smoking of both commercial and electronic cigarettes in restaurants, bars, parks, and playgrounds.
The Public and Workplace Smoking Restrictions ordinance prohibits smoking in all enclosed properties, open spaces within or between enclosed facilities, outside areas within 20 feet of a doorway, and all properties owned or leased by the Town of Anthony, Texas. It also offers protection to youth and families that utilize the city’s parks, baseball fields, and…
New program helps identify if a child is a picky eater or a problem feeder.
October 24, 2017
It’s dinner time, and once again you look for an innovative approach to get your child to eat. Is he a picky eater or a problem feeder? The Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center (CDC) has an answer for children with special needs.
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF) recently awarded a $262,000 grant through the Healthy Eating & Active Living Initiative to the CDC for their “Off to a Good Start: Eating Our Way to a Healthy Life” program. The program will be the first in the El Paso area to support children from 12 months to five-years of age who are often malnourished…
Focusing on Mental Health and Emotional Well-being in the region
October 23, 2017
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently published a newsletter in celebration of World Mental Health Day. The newsletter shares the advances that the Health Foundation and many other community partners have made to improve mental and behavioral health in the region.
Today 1 in 5 adults lives with a mental health condition.
Click on link below to view or download document.
Foundation awards grants to support Healthy Kids
October 19, 2017
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently awarded five grants totaling more than $499,000 under the Healthy Kids Priority Area – IGNITE Initiative. The purpose of the IGNITE Initiative is to improve a range of health outcomes by engaging disconnected youth in the Paso del Norte region in high quality programs during out of school hours.
Funded organizations are:
Boy Scouts of America Yucca Council - $138,930.00
Unidos Prosperamos
To pilot test a volunteer sustainability model for units in Anthony, Clint, Horizon City, Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, and…
Seeking Letters of Intent for 2018 Smoke Free Paso del Norte Initiative
October 9, 2017
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOI) from eligible organizations to promote the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s Strategic Plan for A Smoke Free Paso del Norte Initiative.
Specifically, the Health Foundation seeks LOIs that propose evidence-based strategies to advance the goals of the Initiative. Applicants are encouraged to download and read the A Smoke Free Paso del Norte Strategic Plan.
Deadlines & Schedule:
- Letters of intent due to Foundation: November 3, 2017
- Invitations for full proposals announced: December 4, 2017 -…
Understanding Carbohydrates in the food you eat
October 9, 2017
How much and what type of carbohydrate foods are important for managing your diet, especially if you have diabetes?
There are three main types of carbohydrates in food you should be aware of: starches (also known as complex carbohydrates), sugars and fiber. On the nutrition label, the term “total carbohydrate” includes all three types of carbohydrates.
Foods high in starch include: - Starchy vegetables like peas, corn, lima beans and potatoes - Lentils, pinto beans, kidney beans, black eyed peas and split peas - Grains like oats, barley and rice. (The majority of…
YMCA leads organizations to address and curb underage drinking in the region
September 22, 2017
Thanks to work by the YMCA of El Paso (the backbone organization of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s Shift+ initiative), El Paso has become a leading city across Texas and the nation for addressing and curbing underage drinking.
Through the efforts of YMCA and Shift+, and working with local organizations that form the Alcohol Impact Network, El Paso became the first city in Texas to adopt a social host ordinance that holds adults accountable for hosting or allowing underage drinking parties. The adoption of the ordinance came in December of 2016; the ordinance took effect in July…
Working to increase the number of qualified registered dietitians/nutritionists to the region
September 22, 2017
New Mexico State University’s (NMSU) Dietetic Internship Program recently received a grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s HEAL Initiative to increase the number of qualified registered dietitians/nutritionists in the region.
The overall goal of the grant is to double the number of students accepted and placed in clinical rotation throughout New Mexico. This will allow for qualified registered dieticians to be available for jobs in the region so area residents can benefit from their expertise and help to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and a reduction of sedentary…
Hiram Duran joins the Health Foundation as Communications Intern
September 18, 2017
Hiram is a media advertising major at the University of Texas at El Paso. This is his senior year and plans to graduate in December 2017. After graduation, he will pursue a graduate degree in Journalism.
As the Communications Intern for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, he supports the Director of Communications with media relations, writing and editing stories for website and newsletter, and reviews social media analytics.
Hiram stays busy with school and work, but also enjoys spending time with his younger brother talking about the latest and greatest development in…
Controlling Portion Sizes
September 13, 2017
Eating smaller portions of food is one of the easiest ways to cut back on calories – but it can also be one of the most challenging, with the current trend of super-sizing. Huge portions, all-you-can-eat-buffets, and extra-large “single servings” of chips, candy bars, and other snack foods can all lead to overeating.
How do you know a reasonable portion of food when you see it? Visualize the objects mentioned below when eating out, planning a meal, or grabbing a snack. For example, the amount of meat recommended as part of a healthy meal is 3 to 4 ounces – it will look about the same…
