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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…

Expanding the opportunity for individuals to live healthy lives

July 21, 2021

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation ended the year in 2020 with $256.3 million in assets, up from $130 million in 1995, keeping administrative expenses below 1 percent of foundation assets and bringing total grantmaking since inception to nearly $211 million.

Learn more about our contributions to expand the opportunity for individuals to live healthy lives in our 2020 Annual Report.

Sunland Park Adopts Trails Master Plan

July 21, 2021

The Sunland Park City Council recently adopted a Trails Master Plan which builds on the many years of planning and development of regional trail networks. The City of Sunland Park is currently planning on expanding their existing trail system with their vision for the Paseo del Sol Trail which spans across the City of Sunland Park and includes a total of 34 miles of trails.

Portions of the Paso del Sol Trail connect to the main alignment and spurs of the planned Paso del Norte Trail, including planned segments along the Rio Grande, Sunland Park Drive, Dinotracks, Montoya Canal Spur, and…

Health Foundation and Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute Announce Paso del Norte Center for Mental Health

July 21, 2021

A Regional Mental Health Policy Center to support initiatives in Paso del Norte region, fight stigma of mental illness

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute recently announced the launch of the Paso del Norte Center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, a regional mental health policy center that will provide policy and program guidance for regional initiatives and advance mental health awareness efforts in the Paso del Norte region. The Paso del Norte Center, which will be part of the Meadows Institute, was established by a $1.5…

United Way of El Paso County selects our Foundations for their Chairman’s Award

June 23, 2021

Our boards and staff of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation were honored to accept the United Way of El Paso County Chairman’s Award, which was presented virtually on Friday, June 11. Both foundations have partnered with the United Way for many years in supporting the needs of our community.

The United Way Chairman’s Award is presented once a year to an individual or organization(s) that demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to the community and the United Way of El Paso County.

“The Paso del Norte…

Health Foundation awards new grants to support Healthy Eating & Active Living (2021)

June 23, 2021

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently awarded 8 grants totaling more than $1.2 million for the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Initiative under the Healthy Living Priority Area. The purpose of the HEAL Initiative is to make healthy eating and active living the easy choice for youth and their families in the region.

Funded organizations are:

Arbol de Vida - $151,905.36
Arbol de Vida program
To provide nutritious meals and structured physical activity to 100 children in Rancho Anapra and Loma de Poleo in Ciudad Juárez, MX.

Border Partners - $134,400.00 …

Grantee partnership addresses emotional health needs of children at YWCA facilities

June 23, 2021

With funding by the Health Foundation, the YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region, through its Active Learning Mindful Achievement (ALMA) Project, is now engaged with the El Paso Child Guidance Center Trauma-Informed Care Team to provide educators and children with the skills to recognize and address emotional health needs in productive ways.

The El Paso Child Guidance Center Team trained 130 YWCA staff members in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) practices. Seven YWCA Early Learning Academies and nine YWCA after school programs have implemented TIC…

Paso del Norte Health Foundation - 2020 Annual Report

June 23, 2021

The Health Foundation worked to ensure that it was flexible and responsive to the immediate needs of the community. In 2020, the Health Foundation invested $12 million in grants and charitable expenses working with more than 70 organizations across the five priority areas – including COVID-19. Learn more about the projects and services in our annual report that contributed to improving the health of the region.