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Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention Projects
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Creating a Culture of Health in the Rio Grande Valley
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Creating a Culture of Health in the Rio Grande Valley
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Creating a Culture of Health in the Rio Grande Valley
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Creating a Culture of Health in the Rio Grande Valley
OUR PRIORITIES
Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! is evidence-based, collaborative, innovative, and results-driven - focused on improving health outcomes. What began in Brownsville, Texas as a movement to address alarmingly high rates of obesity and diabetes, has gained momentum and spread to neighboring cities across Cameron County and beyond, resulting in healthier individuals, families, and communities! Our priorities include:
Policy Change
Environmental Change
Chronic Disease Prevention & Control
Focus on Underserved Population
GET INVOLVED
Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! works with community partners to create programs and events that align with our priorities. Below are just a few of the ways to get involved.
Join Our Free Exercise Classes
Get moving! Find free exercise classes in your city. Classes include Yoga, Zumba®, Circuit Training and much more!
The Challenge-RGV
More than a weight-loss competition; it’s an opportunity for participants to start living a healthier & more active lifestyle!
Collaborate With Us
Take part in the Collaborative Action Board and help us create a healthier Rio Grande Valley community.
Salud y Vida
A free diabetes management program focused on uninsured residents or those with Medicaid or Medicare that have uncontrolled diabetes and are over 18 years old.
Healthy Lifestyle Goals
The Diabetes Prevention Program provides the resources necessary to help individuals reach their healthy lifestyle goals.
Improve Your Nutrition
From cooking classes to healthy recipes and correct portion sizes, get the resources you need to improve your nutrition.
Brownsville Wellness Coalition
Offers various programs to increase access to fresh, healthy food.
Build a Culture of Health
Do you want to build a Culture of Health in your community? Read through the Action Framework.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP