COMMUNITY, COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS

by Catherine Pearl Castañeda

at the Eagle Pass Library

Community, Coffee, & Conversations is a program designed to keep our community well-informed about the resources in Eagle Pass

Community Health Worker Graduation

PEAAKS Phase III

SWTJC LECTURE SERIES

i"Long Covid: Symptoms, Management and Recovery"

by SWTJC

Thank you to Dr. Jason Rosenfeld for his enlightening presentation on long COVID to the Eagle Pass community. The presentation helped to shed light on the challenges and experiences faced by those affected by this complex condition.

AUTISM WALK

Consulado de Mexico

In partnership with El Consuldo de Mexico in Eagle Pass, SWB AHEC participated in the annual Autism Walk and community resource fair on April 2, 2024. We had over 150 community members join the effort in bringing awareness to the community about this important issue. Thank you to all the participants in the 2024 World Autism Awareness Day Walk!

PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION

-Plaza San Juan-

In partnership with the Maverick County Early Childhood Coalition and Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), SWB AHEC participated in the National Child Abuse Prevention Month ceremony at San Juan Plaza in Eagle Pass to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. No Excuse for Child Abuse!

SPRING INTO HEALTH

by SWTJC

In partnership with Southwest Texas Junior College, SWB AHEB provided students and community members with a variety of health screenings and education on healthy eating and lifestyle habits. We were able to reach over 50 participants through the fair. Thank you to Brenda Hoffman for inviting us to participate!

TAMUCC CAMPUS VISIT

On April 26, 2024, SWB AHEC provided AHEC Scholars and PEAAKS students with the opportunity to visit the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus. Students were given a tour of the TAMUCC nursing simulation lab and were able to speak with both faculty and current students about the opportunities that TAMUCC could provide them. The students also had the opportunity to meet and talk with the South Coastal AHEC staff about their experiences working to improve the health and wellness of the South Coastal community. A special thanks to Belinda Flores and the South Coastal AHEC team for making the students' experience a great one!

DIA DEL NIÑO

Consulado de Mexico



On April 30, 2024, SWB AHEC participated in the Dia Del Nino celebration event hosted by the Consuldo de Mexico in Eagle Pass. The event provided over 100 community members an opportunity to learn about available community resources as well as to take advantage of health screenings and health education.

EASTER EGG HUNT

by Southwest Texas College

MOTHER'S DAY LOTERIA

by The Consulate of Mexico in Eagle Pass

Así se vivío el festejo del Día de las Madres organizado por el Consulado de México en Eagle Pass y la Ventanilla de Salud Eagle Pass, Tx, en el que se llevó a cabo una gran loteria

CHW CERTIFICATION PROGRAM GRADUATION

-in partnership with SWTJC-

Congratulations to the 20 newest CHWs in the Southwest Border Region! We celebrated the graduation on May 28, 2028, in Eagle Pass. Thank you for your dedication and hard work! 

MASTERPIECE OF MINDS

"BROKEN CRAYONS STILL COLOR"

by The Support HUB

"Masterpiece of Minds: Broken Crayons Still Color," a heartfelt art event focused on mental health awareness. Participants engaged in creative activities that highlighted the beauty of imperfection and resilience. 

JUMP INTO SUCCESS CAMP

by Southwest Texas Junior College

In June, SWB AHEC will participate in a summer camp hosted by the Southwest Texas Junior College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. This two-week summer camp resulted from research conducted on children and their education path toward college and will utilize project-based learning techniques and foster relationships within their community. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of health-related career exploration activities

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

-by Eden Home Health LLC-

On June 12, 2024, Eden Home Health, LLC & Mano Amiga Ministry organized a food distribution event, and we were thrilled to see our students from the PEAAKS program volunteering their time and effort!

HEALTHY TEXAN WEEK

by Camino Real Community Services - ECI

Learning about adding frozen fruit and veggies to meals you already love.

CREATING CONNECTIONS

Creating connections is a discussion group to help the Mays Cancer Center identify, describe, and reflect on patient experiences around: delivery of cancer care, cancer care needs and participation in research.