BBHW - 2010 Report - United States
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BBHW - 2010 Report - United States
US-México Border Binational Health Week October 2-8, 2010 TEXAS ACTIVITIES REPORT CONTENTS Pages 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Summary COBINAS Brownsville-Matamoros Partners Activities and events Inaugural Ceremony COBINAS Texas-Tamaulipas Partners Activities and events Additional BBHW Activities Commentaries, suggestions and highlights COBINAS SMAC - Starr County Partners Activities and events Addictional BBHW Activities COBINAS Los Dos Laredos-Nuevo León Partners Activities and events COTRINAS HOPE-K - Eagle Pass, Piedras Negras, Kickapoo Tribe Partners Activities and events Trinational BBHW Inauguration and Annual Health Fair Proclamations COBINAS Amistad Partners Activities and events COBINAS Presidio-Ojinaga Partners Activities and events COBINAS El Paso / Cd. Juárez / Las Cruces Partners Activities and events NIOSH Annexes 3 4 4 4 4 9 9 9 10 11 13 13 13 15 16 16 16 18 19 20 21 22 28 28 28 32 32 32 35 35 35 37 38 2 Summary The 7th Annual Border Binational Health Week (BBHW) was held during the first week of October 2010 in conjunction with the 3rd Mexican National Health Week and the 10th Binational Health Week. The Border Binational Health Week is an important part of the Border Health Councils’ 2010-2012 Operational Work Plans, which was developed during the COBINAS Workshop II held in El Paso, Texas, on April 19-20, 2010. “The BBHW goal is to promote sustainable partnerships to address border health problems. Intended outcomes include increased community and inter-agency networking relationships, increased information sharing and educational opportunities, and increased awareness of the BHC and other state and local initiatives.” The theme of 2010 BBHW was Families in Action for Health with the focus on “Preventing Obesity and Diabetes”. The events and activities were developed in partnership with the local public health departments, the United States-México Border Health Commission, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Mexico Secretariat of Health, the Health Initiative of the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization, the ten U.S.-México Border States Health Secretariat, and more than 120 local community organizations and agencies. The activities during BBHW were diverse in format, in targeted population, and in intended outcomes. They included health fairs, flu vaccines shots, openings and closing events, proclamations by public health authorities, conferences, educational and training opportunities, public events, forums on specific health related topics, walk-a-thons and bike-a-thons, media (TV, radio) interviews, newspaper articles, and messages to the community; and other activities sponsored by border partners. A total of 58 local and binational activities were held on the Texas side of the border, with the overall goal to increase and promote public awareness of health threats posed by obesity and diabetes, as well as tuberculosis. These activities took place in different settings such as public parks and streets, malls, public schools and colleges, hotels, museums, city health departments, and ventanillas de salud at the Mexican Consulates. Approximately a total of 13,700 people participated in different activities during the 2010 BBHW along the Texas-Mexico border, an increase of more than 2,000 participants from last year. José. A.G. Moreira Austin, TX December 9, 2010. 3 1. COBINAS Brownsville – Matamoros Partners UT School of Public Health, UT at Brownsville, IBC Bank, United Brownsville, Brownsville Farmer’s Market, Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville, City of Brownsville, HHS Region 11, New Sound Hearing Systems, Muay Thai Association, Healthy Communities of Brownsville. Activities and Events BBHW 2010 Welcome Reception A Welcome Reception took place on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the IBC Bank’s “El Ranchito” in Brownsville. Welcome remarks were given by Mr. Fred Rustegerg, IBC Bank President, Mr. Dan Reyna, General Manager, U.S. Section, United States-México Border Health Commission; Rose Gowen, M.D., Commissioner, City of Brownsville; and Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz, District 27. Participants included Health Border 2010 partners, and public health personnel from both sides of the border. Approximately 60 invitees participated. VIP Tour A VIP tour was given on Sunday October 3rd afternoon to a group of visitors. The objective of this tour was to expose our guests to the present work in Brownsville from different entities. A visit to the Border Wall was also a site included in the tour. Inauguration of the 7th Annual Border Binational Health Week The 7th Annual Border Binational Health Week Inaugural Ceremony was held on Monday, October 4th, 2010 at Brownsville Events Center in Brownsville, Texas. The Brownsville-Matamoros Border Health Council hosted and sponsored the event. 4 During the inauguration ceremony, the City of Brownsville presented a proclamation of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign announcing the City to be a Let’s Move Cities and Towns city. Different entities gathered together to discuss health issues and successes. As a result, partnerships were established and existing partnerships strengthened. The inauguration’s agenda included presentations on the following topics: 1. H1N1 Outbreak on the Border, David L. Lakey, M.D., Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services, and Dr. Ljubica Latinovc, Assistant Director of Social Marketing in Health, General Directorate of Health Promotion, Secretaría de Salud de México. 2. Dengue Trends on the Tamaulipas Border, Dr. Juan Guillermo Mansur Arzola, Secretaría de Tamaulipas. 3. Obesity and Diabetes: The Brownsville Farmer’s Market Solution, by Dr. Belinda Reininger, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Houston-School of Public Health, UTHSPH, Brownsville Regional Campus. USMBHC Border Model of Excellence. 4. Tamaulipas TB Border Model of Excellence, by Cynthia Tafolla, Program Manager, DSHS Tuberculosis Binational Program, and R. Francisco Mora Guzmán, Coordinator, Mycobacteriosis Program, Sanitary Jurisdiction II, Mexican Secretariat of Health, Matamoros, Tamaulipas. 5. Tuberculosis Trends on the Border, Brian R. Smith, M.D., MPH, Regional Medical Director, Texas Department of State Health Services, Health Region 11, and Dr. José Luis Robles López, Medical Coordinator of Health Services, 5 Sanitary Jurisdiction III, Secretaría de Salud de Tamaulipas, Matamoros, Tamaulipas. 6. Cameron County Hispanic Cohort Study on Obesity along the Border, by Joseph McCormick, M.D., Regional Dean, University of Texas at Houston-School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus, y Dr. Miguel Angel Lezana Fernández, General Director, National Center of Preventive Programs and Disease Control. 7. United States Health Reform Issues and Updates, by Marjorie McColl Petty, J. D., M.S., Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region VI, Dallas, Texas. 8. Closing, by Arturo Rodriguez, MPH, Public Health Director, City of Brownsville, and Co-president, Brownsville-Matamoros Binational Health Council, Brownsville, Texas, and Dr. Victor Manuel García Fuentes, Chief, Sanitary Jurisdiction III, Secretaría de Salud de Tamaulipas, and Co-President, Brownsville-Matamoros Binational Health Council, Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Approximately 130 people participated in the inauguration ceremony. Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities On October 2 at the University of Texas at Brownsville, open to the community. This educational activity took place during Farmer’s Market. Approximately 1,000 children participated. Farmers’ Market Kickoff The Brownsville Farmers’ Market is held from 9:00 am to noon every Saturday morning between October and May. They are located at Linear Park, on the corner of Harrison and 7th Street. The Market offers a great selection of far-fresh fruits and veggies, herbs, flowers, raw honey, gulf coast shrimp, baked goodies, homemade jams, handcrafted soaps, and much more. During BBHW approximately 1,000 people participated. Ventanillas de Salud Workshops On Mental Health, Violence and Legal Issues, to men and women of all age groups, at the Consulado de Mexico in Brownsville. Muay Thai Karate Demonstration This event took place from October 2 to 10, and was hosted by the Muay Thai Association to include adults and kids involved in physical fitness. The instructors taught the various punches and kicks associated with Muay Thai. Student Exhibit Display At the Brownsville Events Center on October 4th, 2010, to men and women of all age groups. Sponsored by the University of Texas at Houston, School of Public Health, Brownsville Regional Campus. Hearing Testing On October 8 at the Mexican Consulate, Ventanilla de Salud sponsored by Oscar Saenz, New Sound Hearing Systems. Approximately 40 participants. 6 Health Fair On October 5-8, at the Mexican Consulate in Brownsville. The consulate hosted a health fair for the community at a local church. Their purpose was to provide free services to the community as preventive action measures and included screenings for hearing, blood pressure, body mass, glucose, cholesterol, and diabetes . In addition, they held a free class for the community for Aids and Substance Abuse. Approximately 40 participants. Family Fitness Fun Night This event, hosted by at the University of Texas at Brownsville Health & Human Performance Department, was held on October 8th, and was organized by the DSHS Office of Border Health in collaboration with the City of Brownsville with the participation of UTB/TSC students as volunteers. All activities were free and open to the public and included: zumba dance, outdoor adventure activities, yoga for the family, and physical fitness screenings. Approximately 110 participants. Border Health Forum and the First Annual BBHW Research Symposium The Border Health Forum and the First annual BBHW Research Symposium took place on October 5, at the University of Texas Houston, School of Public Health, ITEC Campus. The purpose of the Research Forum was to provide an opportunity for the sharing and exchange of research, ideas and information pertaining directly to the promotion of community and culture based border and binational heath. The goal of the research forum was to provide an opportunity for students, faculty, researchers, community based health educators, and state and federal health services agency professionals a public forum to showcase their current work based on health issues affecting the communities of the United States-Mexico border. 7 The Health Forum’s agenda included the following topics: 1. Updates on Seasonal Influenza by Felipe Lobelo, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Service Fellow, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Miguel Angel Lezana Fernández, General Director National Center of Preventive Programs and Disease Control (CENAPRECE), Mexican Secretariat of Health. 2. Texas-Mexico Border Women Living with Intimate Partner Abuse, by Nora Montalvo-Liendo, Ph.D., RN, Assistant Professor, Master of Science Nursing, University of Texas at Brownsville. 3. Research Symposium (See Official Proceedings attached) The forum provided out-of-area officials direct access to ongoing local research, which also created a vehicle for information to be passed to staff and representatives of larger governmental agencies such as HHS, CDC, and USMBHC. Approximately 120 people participated. 8 2. COBINAS Texas-Tamaulipas Partners University of Texas Border Health Office; Department of State Health Services, Region 11 – Family and Community Health Program; Hidalgo County WIC Program; Valley Grande Institute Academy for Health and Medical Assistants; Zumba at Hidalgo Rocks, Service Club; Ashley Pediatric Clinic; Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department; José Martinez, M.D. Women’s Clinic; Nuestra Clínica del Valle; Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department; Doctors Hospital at Renaissance; 211 / Texas Community Council RGV; ADL Services Inc.; Apex Primary Care; Asistores Family Practice; Caring For You; Hidalgo County Indigent Care Department; Hidalgo County Immunization Department; Hidalgo County Environmental Health; Edinburg Housing Authority; Kool Smiles; RGV Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; South Texas Promotoras Association; Texas Health Steps; Valley Kids and Teens Clinic; Valley Laser Surgical Solutions; Valley Medical Supply; Women’s Business Center; Valley Retina; Del Cielo Health Care; DME Express; Health Care Unlimited; Hosanna Home Health; Medical Innovations; Mi Casa; New Horizons Group LLC; Perfect Choice Healthcare; Physicians Health Choice; Shah Eye Center; Superior Health Plan; Trans Atlantic Home Health; Molina Health Care; Pan American health Organization; South Texas College, McAllen; The Consulate of Mexico in McAllen. Thirty two new contacts with agencies/organizations were established this year by the Hidalgo-Reynosa Binational Health Council. Activities and events Health Fair in Alamo This health fair was held on October 2nd at the Alamo Flea Market in Alamo, Texas. Open to the community approximately 500 people participated. Health Fair in Alton On October 7th another health fair was held in Alton, Texas at the Los Portales Flea Market. Approximately 700 people participated. 9 Additional BBHW Activities not sponsored by the USMBHC funds The following activities were sponsored by the South Texas Promotora Association working with the following partners: SafeGuard Universal, Velmark Health Services, Northwest VISTA, Mano a Mano, The Center for Community Health development, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hidalgo County, Pan American health Organization, and South Texas College at Mc Allen, Texas. Border Bi-National Health Week Kick Off and Walk This walk-a-thon sponsored by South TX Promotora Association, and was held on October 3rd. at San Juan Park, San Juan Community Center, in San Juan, Texas. Approximately 100 community members participated. Border Binational Promotora Conference 1 & 2 This Conference was held on October 7th and 8th, at the South Texas College, Pecan Campus, Cooper Center in McAllen, Texas. The target audience were promotores de Salud from Mexico and the United States. Approximately 100 promotores participated on the first day and 120 promotores participate on the second day. Health Education Booth The Consulate of Mexico in McAllen held a health education booth at the Consulate Lobby on Oct 5th, 6th, 13th, and 14th. A daily average of 35 consulate clients benefited. 10 Comments, suggestions and highlights by Hidalgo County HHS The United States Mexico Border Health Commission 2010 Bi-national Health Week was observed during the week of October 2-8, 210. The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department (HCHHSD) initialized the activities within Hidalgo County Hidalgo in order to provide access to multiple health information by the local residents along the US-Mexico border. The population of Hidalgo County is medically underserved, has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, and is expected to keep growing over the next 20 years, even assuming no immigration. Due to the increase in border violence and the restrains the violence has placed on the ability to travel into Mexico, HCHHSD staff and our Mexican partners have had very limited interaction. Our binational efforts continue using other forms of interaction such as telephone, or internet. The Hidalgo County Health Department conducted numerous efforts through this important initiative. The Health Department focused efforts on addressing health issues on obesity, diabetes, influenza, and the health challenges associated with these diseases. HCHHSD provided health promotion and health education activities through workshops, health fairs and medical screenings to benefit this underserved population. Bi-national public media outlets were at the forefront of the Bi-national Border Health Week initiative by providing week-long education and information to the listening and viewing audience. The Health Department launched an aggressive approach to inform the Hidalgo County residents and the US-Mexico border residents on preventive education and information. On another level, the intervention methodology that is needed to deal proactively with those who are affected by these health issues was also addressed. The following is one of the media information moments which are posted on the United States - Mexico Border Health Commission's 2010 BBHW website: http://www.borderhealth.org/files/res_1700.swf by Johnny Torres, Health Community Liaison / Public Information Officer, who conducted numerous media interviews. The media was an instrumental component to the awareness outreach. Listed below are the media interviews and messages that were used to promote the 2010 BBHW in Hidalgo County: • Univision and Telemundo TV – 3 Informational Interviews for News / Talk Shows PreOctober 2, 2010 • CH 40 KTLM TV Telemundo - Buenos Dias Frontera • CH 40 KTLM TV Telemundo - La Salud del Valle • El Mañana Newspaper w/ 7K Circulation along the US-Mexico Border–Front page article • 1530 AM La Tremenda Radio – Talk Show: Buenos Dias! And Ahora Usted Opina • Fox 17 TV – Univision’s English Sister Station – Interview. The HCHHSD staff prepared for the health fairs by providing flyers and banners for each site. The flyers were distributed to each individual entering the health fair grounds one week prior to the event and again the day before. In spite of the hot and humid weather 11 conditions, dedicated staff stood in the sun and passed out these flyers knowing that the community would benefit from the upcoming health fair. Over 500 flyers were given. Eight (8) foot banners announcing the 2010 Bi-national Border Health Week Fair were strung along the US Expressway 83 giving heed to passersby that there was a free public health fair event available. The overall success of the BBHW was contributed largely to highly dedicated staff that began their days early and worked on Saturdays. HCHHSD prepared the health fair locations from setting up to tearing down and clean-up. The local agencies and organizations were present at each event and provided free incentives, door prizes, demonstrations, and a variety of health screenings. Comments from the public were favorable and they welcomed the presence of the different agencies and organizations who provided them with knowledge and information on diabetes and obesity. We look forward to having another successful event next year! The community responded positively to the information and education provided. Several educative presentations were held during the events which included a Zumba exercise demonstration. The promotion of optimum health, regardless of age, was a key component to the health fairs. Diabetes and obesity were addressed through better cooking practices and taking time for planning meals. Glucose and blood pressure monitoring were also stressed as key components to better health and health awareness. Mental health screenings, eye exams for glaucoma or retinal damage were provided, dental hygiene, immunizations for seasonal flu, and free massages for relaxation which help lower stress levels that may contribute to healthier lives. Emergency preparedness provided information on how to prepare and store medications and medical records in the event of a disaster or flood. 12 3. COBINAS SMAC Partners The Pediatric Care Center, Community Action Council of South Texas, Planned Parenthood, Crime Victims Assistance Program, DSHS TB Elimination Program, Rio Grande City Lions Club, Agi Life Extension Services, MHMR, BFG Laboratory Services, DSHS Family and Community Health Services. Activities and Events BBHW Kick Off and Health Fair Blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, vision and hearing screenings in low to medium income levels, men and women of all age groups, at Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City on October 2nd 2010. Diabetes skit during health fair Participants stopping at a health resource table 13 Border Health Walk-A-Thon This activity took place at Fort Ringgold Multipurpose Center, Rio Grande City, on October 2nd 2010. Members of the Lions Club participating in the Walk-A-Thon Zumba Dancing The Zumba class dance, in an effort to provide alternative ways to exercise, took place at Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City on October 2nd participation of approximately 400 people. Participants warming up for Zumba 14 Eat Fresh Vegetables On October 2nd at Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, during the Health Fair, zip lock bags filled with vegetables were handed out to the participants. The above five events were developed and organized by SMAC, and took place on same day and location. Approximately 400 people participated in those different activities. Additional Activities not funded by OBH-USMBHC Candlelight Vigils against Domestic Violence On October 13th in Roma and on October 20th in Rio Grande City, these local events were organized by the Starr County Attorney’s Office, with the participation of Victims of Domestic Violence. 15 4. COBINAS Los Dos Laredos-Nuevo León Partners Mexican Consulate Ventanillas de Salud, US-Mexico Border Health Commission, and City of Laredo Health Department. Activities and events HIV Testing This daily event (Oct 4-8) was sponsored by the City of Laredo Health Department, and was targeted to men and women of all ages. Flu Immunizations Also a daily event during BBHW, open to the public, took place at the Ventanillas de Salud, Mexican Consulate, was organized and sponsored by the City of Laredo Health Department. On Oct 4th a total of 17 people were vaccinated, on the 5th 24, and on Oct 8th 25 people were vaccinated. Nuevo Laredo BBHW Local Proclamation Held on October 6th, this activity was a meeting with about 50 health professionals. Raúl G. Salinas, Mayor of the City of Laredo; Dr. Jaime Emilio Gutiérrez Serrano, Jefe de la Jurisdicción # 5 de Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas; Dr. Abelardo García, USMBHC-México, Monterrey, Nuevo León; Héctor González, Health Director, Laredo Health Department. 16 “La Proclamación de la Semana Binacional de Salud se realizó en el Departamento de Salud de Laredo, donde se acordó mantener una estrecha colaboración en temas de salud tales como obesidad infantil, diabetes, cáncer, VIH, hepatitis y tuberculosis, enfermedades que preocupan a las dos naciones. Otra de las prioridades será dar seguimiento de enfermedades infecciosas en la frontera.” 1 Glucose Screenings Daily event sponsored and organized by the City of Laredo Health Department, open to the public. 1 (Article: “México y USA Analizan Salud Fronteriza” en (http://rubiosnewstamaulipas.com/site/index.php/world/nuevo-laredo/1511-mexico-y-usa-analizan-salud-fronteriza) 17 5. COTRINAS HOPE-K – Eagle Pass, Piedras Negras, and Kickapoo Tribe 7ma. Semana Trinacional de Salud 2010 INFORME SEMANA TRINACIONAL DE SALUD FRONTERIZA 2010 PIEDRAS NEGRAS-EAGLE PASS-TRIBU KICKAPOO 18 Partners List of Agencies Participating in the HOPE-K BTHW Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Axiom Home Health Camino Real MHMR-Children & Adolescent Services Camino Real MHMR Community Center Camino Real MHMR-ECI Program Community Outreach Center Candles for Life City of Eagle Pass – Police Department City of Eagle Pass – Recycling Center Consulado de México – Ventanillas de Salud Eagle Pass Nursing & Rehab/National Medical Homecare Fort Duncan Home Health & Hospice Care Fort Duncan Medical Center (FDMC) Galeria de Noticias Kool Smiles Dentistry KTTT Lopez Health Systems, Inc Maverick County Hospital District Maverick County Hospital District-Medical Financial Assistance Program Maverick County Literacy Coalition Bookmobile Maverick County Physician Assistant Society Maverick County VITA Coalition Maverick Medical Supply Maximux Texas Health Steps MCDH-Breast Cervical Cancer Services (BCCS) Med-Mart Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Ind. Outreach Health Services Quad Counties Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Secretaría de Salud de México South Texas Food Bank South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc. Southwestern Women’s Clinic Southwest Border AHEC Texas Department of State Health Services – TB Elimination Program UMC Ryan White Program United Medical Centers Valverde Sheriff’s Office Wintergarden Women’s Shelter INC Workforce Solutions Middle Rio Grande Ysleta del Sur Pueblo 19 Activities and Events Childhood Walking for Obesity Awareness and Dance On September 25th in Eagle Pass, this trinational activity with Children of all ages took place at the Maverick County Lake. Approximately 60 children participated. Sister Ursula, from Maverick County Hospital District, welcomes children to the event Participants at the Childhood Obesity Awareness Walk in Eagle Pass Participants and volunteers from the Eagle Pass ISD honors program at the Childhood Obesity Awareness Walk in Eagle Pass 20 Top winners at the Childhood Obesity Awareness Walk in Eagle Pass receive bicycles and safety gear Trinational Border Health Week Inauguration, 7th Annual Trinational Health Fair, and Proclamation. Inauguración de la Semana Trinacional de Salud (STS), Feria de Salud y Proclamas. On October 2, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Seventh Annual Tri-National Health Fair took place at the Mall de las Águilas in Eagle Pass. Free medical screenings and health information were given to all attendees. The inauguration event occurred at 10:00 a.m. during this Health Fair at that same place. Approximately 500 people participated. 21 From left to right: Liz Castro – Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Representative; Richard Prati - Chief Operating Officer, Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center; Dr. Arturo Botello - Jefe de la Jurisdicción de Salud # 1 en Piedras Negras y CoPresidente del Consejo Trinacional HOPE-K; Sr. Ricardo Santana Velázquez - Cónsul de México en Eagle Pass; Anna Valdez - Promotora Case Manager Outreach, Representative for Elias Maldonado, Maverick County Commissioner Precinct 1; José Aranda - Maverick County Judge; Azalia Cazares - Eagle Pass Councilwoman Place 1, Representative for Ramsey English Cantu, Mayor of Eagle Pass; Elias Maldonado - Maverick County Commissioner Precinct 1; Calixto Seca-HOPE K Trinational Health Council co-president. Proclamation against violence by Eagle Pass Mayor Detection – Healthy Habits in Schools – Henry and the Hand Project On October 5th in Eagle Pass schools, sponsored by HOPE-K. National Night Out: Mini Fair and Proclamation Against Violence This event took place on October 5th at Plaza San Juan in Eagle Pass, was open to the general public and sponsored by HOPE-K in coordination with the City Police Department, Quad Counties Agencies, Mexican Consulate Ventanilla de Salud, Kool 22 Smile, Camino Real, Food Bank, and City of Eagle Pass Recycling Area. The objective of this event was to promote the No-Violence Awareness Month. Bottom row (right to left): Officer Regalado (DARE Program), Sandra Vela (QUAD Counties Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse) and John Sullivan (in representation of the county judge) stand together for the proclamation at the Plaza San Juan in Eagle Pass, Texas. National Night Out: Mini-health Fair Participants City of Eagle Pass Police Department Raffles Bikes at the Event Addiction Prevention Conference The Conference on Depression, Addiction Prevention and Domestic Violence was held on Oct 6th at Seco Mines Community Center, a trinational activity to school population, sponsored by Camino Real MHMR, Quad Counties, South Texas Rural and Winter Garden Women’s Shelter, and HOPE-K. Approximately 20 health professionals participated. 23 Health professionals at the Conference Presenters from Camino Real Community Mental Health Center Left to right: Salome Lopez and Francisco Garcia Skits on physical, mental, and verbal abuse Incident Command System (ICS) Training On October 6th in Eagle Pass, This training for Emergency Preparedness Personnel took place in Eagle Pass on October 6th. Ms. Billie Powers from the Val Verde County Sheriffs office provide ICS training to area agency staff 24 Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas (KTTT) Mini Health Fair and Bike-a-Thon The health fair and the bike-a-thon took place on Oct 7th in Eagle Pass at the Kickapoo Reservation, open to the general public, sponsored by HOPE-K. Approximately 200 children and adults participated. A race to the finish line! Folkloric Dancing at the Kickapoo Nation Bike-a-thon and Health Fair Blood pressure screenings, information on skin cancer, and dental hygiene were provided to community residents 25 Presentation on Dengue On Oct 8th, in Eagle Pass at KTTT Reservation, this presentation was tailored for children at the Kickapoo Prevention Intervention Program, and was sponsored by KTTT and HOPE-K. Theater La Reyna Sola – “Di no a la Violencia” On October 8th at the CC Winn Auditorium in Eagle Pass, this theatrical piece was a trinational event for youth and adults, sponsored by the Consulado de Mexico in Eagle Pass, the USMBHC, and the Trinational Health Council HOPE-K. In Eagle Pass the approximate number of participants was 150, while 350 participated in Piedras Negras. Organizers and greeters from Wintergarden Women's Shelter, Inc. and the Ventanillas de Salud 26 Adult Walk for your Heart On October 9th at the Maverick County Lake in Eagle Pass, a trinational event with adult population, organized by MCHD/FDRC/MHM, HOPE-K. Approximately 40 people participated. Representatives from Maverick County Hospital District and Methodist Health Care Ministries of South Texas, Inc. helped in making the event a success Rabies Clinic Rabies vaccination was held on October 9th in Eagle Pass at the KTTT Reservation, and was free for KTTT members. This activity was organized by HOPE-K and the KTTT. Approximately 50 people participated. 27 6. COBINAS AMISTAD Partners Ventanillas de Salud Consulado de México, COBINA Amistad, USMBHC, Secretaría de Salud de México, Health and Human Services Commission, Department of State Health Services - Office of Border Health, CAUDA, QUAD Counties Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, City of Del Rio, Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior, Secretaría de Educación Pública, Methodist Health Care Ministries Diabetes/Cancer, Texas AgriLife Extension Program Diabetes/Cancer, Val Verde County Sheriffs Department of Emergency Management, San Felipe del Rio City SID, Val Verde County Health Department. Events and activities BBHW Inauguration Ceremony and Proclamation of Binational Substance Abuse Prevention Week This event was targeted to health professionals, and took place at the Mexican Consulate on October 7th in Del Río, Texas, with the participation of approximately 100 people. It was sponsored by COBINA Amistad, USMBHC and Secretaría de Salud de México. Ms. Elizabeth Wong-Castillo, Encargada Asuntos Comunitarios/IME; Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores, Inauguration Ceremony 28 Andale Del Rio! Health Wellness family activity October 2nd at Buena Vista Park in Del Rio, a 5km run to prevent diabetes, obesity, and cancer, open to the public. Approximately 1100 people participated in this event. Amistad Proclaims September as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in Del Rio TB Contact Investigation and information on the importance of BCG vaccine This binational presentation open to the general population took place at the Val Verde Hospital in Del Rio, Texas on October 8. Approximately 200 people participated. Lotteries on Drug and Alcohol abuse Held at Val Verde Community Center on October 5th and 7th, this binational activity was open to the public and sponsored by Cobina Amistad. 29 8th Annual Binational Youth Conference. Jornada Juvenil de Prevención This Binational activity was held on October 7th, at the Infoteca Municipal, Cd. Acuña, in partnership with CAUDA, Presidencia Municipal de Acuña and Quad Counties. Approximately 450 people participated. 30 Amistad Binational Health Fair The Health Fair was a binational event that took place at Plaza del Sol Mall in Del Rio, on October 8th. About 1,000 people participated. WHO’s Campaign for Active Ageing and Obesity Prevention Walk On October 1st, Ciudad Acuña took part of a World Health Organization’s campaign called Global Embrace Project, which is a worldwide intergenerational walk that takes place annually across the globe over a 24 hour period. The purpose is to promote active aging through physical, social, and mental well-being across the entire life span of an individual. Approximately 300 people participated. 31 7. COBINAS Presidio – Ojinaga Partners Mexican Consulate in Presidio, Servicios de Salud en Ojinaga, Presidio School District, El Paso Diabetes Association, Rio Grande Safe Communities. Activities Binational Health Parade Took place in Presidio and in Ojinaga, on October 4th, a binational activity targeted to the general public, sponsored by COBINA Presidio-Ojinaga, Secretaría de Salud de Ojinaga, TX OBH, and Consulado de Mexico in Presidio. Approximately 300 people participated. 32 Health Parade in Presidio, Texas Prevention of Addictions and Gang Involvement Presentation This presentation took place on October 5th at the Middle and High School of Presidio, organized and was organized by the COBINA Presidio-Ojinaga, Texas OBH and the Consulado de México in Presidio. About teenage 580 students participated. 33 “Families in Action” Conference This Conference took place on October 6th at the Presidio Elementary, Middle School and High School. A presentation about “Nutrition” was made by Dr. Darrel Parsons, from Presidio County Health Services (PCHS), and a Puppet Show by “Teatro sin Fronteras” from Ojinaga, Chihuahua, at Presidio Elementary. Conference on Diabetes and Obesity This Conference targeted to children took place on October 6th in Elementary, Middle, and High School of Presidio was sponsored by the Presidio-Ojinaga BHC, Texas OBH, Presidio ISD, and Consulado Mexicano in Presidio. Approximately 600 students participated in both conferences. Inter-maquila Tournament This inter-maquila basketball tournament took place in Presidio in October 8th, with an approximate number of 150 participants. “Families in Action” Binational Health Fair The health fair took place in Presidio on October 9th and consisted of services coordinated by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Informative Conferences by Dr. Darrel Parsons (PCHS), Informational booths, and health screenings. Families were motivated by Zumba Dance by Folkloric Dancers from Presidio ISD, and Puppet Show by “Teatro sin Fronteras”. There were also games and contest between participants. Approximately 600 people participated in the health fair activities. 34 8. COBINAS Paso del Norte Partners Paso del Norte Foundation; Rio Grande Safe Communities Coalition, No Bully Zone, El Paso Diabetes Association, Mexican Consulate. Activities and events Red de Promotora Binational Health Conference This binational Conference “Promotoras/es Tocando Puertas, Impactando Familias” took place at the Camino Real Hotel in El Paso on October 6th. Approximately 300 promotores and other participants attended. This activity was sponsored by the Paso del Norte COBINAS. Eighth Annual Red Ribbon Rally: “A healthy lifestyle is the way to be” This event took place on October 9th from 11:00am-4:00pm, at the Student Activity Center, at Socorro Independent School District, in El Paso, and was targeted to youth and community. It was a part of a binational health fair with over 40 booths addressing diabetes and childhoold obesity. Sponsored by Rio Grande Safe Communities Coalition, No Bully Zone, together with Paso del Norte Binational Health Council. Approximately 2,500 people participated. 35 Faces of Diabetes Conference This conference designed for health care professionals took place in El Paso on October 15th. Approximately 230 health professionals attended. 36 Strategic Research Translation for Immigrant Workers: Creating Replicable Models Pilot Training Workshop in Health and Security in Working Place – NIOSH El taller de capacitación de NIOSH se llevó a cabo el lunes 4 de octubre en el Holiday Inn Express Hotel en El Paso, Texas. Rebeca Ramos, representando a NIOSH, dio la bienvenida e introdujo el taller que consistió de tres sesiones correspondiendo a tres modelos: 1) “Nuestras Realidades: Perfil de la salud laboral de los inmigrantes hispanohablantes en los Estados Unidos”, por Patricia Juárez, 2) “¿Cómo nos vemos a nosotros mismos? Percepciones y actitudes de los trabajadores inmigrantes de habla hispana acerca de su seguridad y salud en el trabajo”, por Lee Rosenthal, y 3) “¡Te podemos ayudar! Hablemos de tu trabajo y los peligros para tu salud y seguridad. Guía para el diálogo de seguridad y salud laboral con trabajadores inmigrantes de habla hispana”, por Rebeca Ramos. NIOSH y USMBHC co-auspiciaron este taller de capacitación. El taller contó con la participación de 35 personas. 37