BBHW - 2010 Report - United States

US-México Border
Binational Health Week
October 2-8, 2010
TEXAS
ACTIVITIES
REPORT
CONTENTS
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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(Article: “México y USA Analizan Salud Fronteriza” en
(http://rubiosnewstamaulipas.com/site/index.php/world/nuevo-laredo/1511-mexico-y-usa-analizan-salud-fronteriza)
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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
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Partners
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Faces of Diabetes Conference
This conference designed for health care professionals took place in El Paso on October
15th. Approximately 230 health professionals attended.
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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.
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