A program that empowers residents of Laredo and Webb County with taking control of their health by enhancing their disease self-management knowledge. HLVM provides FREE access to our certified evidence-based curriculum developed by the University of Illinois at Chicago, known as the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP). The DEEP curriculum is broken down into a seven-week period expanding the level of knowledge for patients. Topics of discussion include:

• Understanding the Human Body
• Understanding Diabetes and its Risk Factors
• Monitoring Your Body
• Health Management through Meal Planning
• Diabetes and Physical Activity
• Diabetes Complications, Identification and Prevention
• Learning about Medications and Medical Care
• Living with Diabetes by Mobilizing Family and Friends

 

For more information please call:

Homero Cantu (956) 721-4994

Christina Duarte (956) 269-2042 

This six week program provides mutual support and success to build a participant’s confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
• Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance
• Appropriate use of medication
• Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
• Nutrition
• Decision-making skills
• Guidance on new treatment evaluation

 

For more information please call:

Homero Cantu (956) 721-4994

Christina Duarte (956) 269-2042

If your blood test confirms you have prediabetes, join the CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program to learn how to make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes:

Work with a trained lifestyle coach, who will help you take small, manageable steps that fit in your schedule and in your life.

Discover how to eat healthy and add more physical activity into your day.

Find out how to manage stress, stay motivated, and solve problems that can slow your progress.

Workshops are offered FREE of charge and hosted both virtually and in- person.

For more information please call:

Homero Cantu (956) 721-4994

Christina Duarte (956)269-2042

Program Vision Statement:  The mission of Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies is to advance health care quality and patient safety for all Texas mothers and babies through collaboration of all health and community stakeholders. Collaborate with community partners to develop and intervention strategy to decrease infant mortality and prevent premature births in Webb County. To achieve this goal the program along with local agencies has provided the community with educational material, focus groups on knowledge and best practices, trainings, presentations, webinars, and forums of topics related to preconception, conception, pre-natal care, family planning, infant mortality, and birth defects.

Mission

The mission of Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies is to advance health care quality and patient safety for all Texas mothers and babies through collaboration of all health and community stakeholders.

Goal

The goal of Healthy Texas Mothers and Babies is to reduce infant mortality in our community by providing early health care for mother and baby. Our goal is to have women take charge of their health in hopes of maintaining a healthier lifestyle and assist during preconception, prenatal and postpartum care by providing health education.

Priorities

-Facilitate prenatal care and infant care services.

-Assess the need of the community and recognize possible disparities that affect adequate care.

-Establish presence in the community and improve relationships among community stakeholders and partners.

Key Initiatives

Collaborate with community partners to develop and intervention strategy to decrease infant mortality and prevent premature births in Webb County. To achieve this goal the program along with local agencies has provided the community with educational material, focus groups on knowledge and best practices, trainings, presentations, webinars, and forums of topics related to preconception, conception, pre-natal care, family planning, infant mortality, and birth defects.

Infant Mortality and Disparity Reduction Interventions:

-Increase access to care

-Mental health and substance abuse

-Dental care

-Healthy child development

-Population-based health promotion and disease prevention

-Focus groups on perinatal knowledge and best practices

-Trainings

-Forums

-Expert panels

Services offered:

The Healthy Texas Women program offers free women's health and family planning services to eligible, low-income women. These services help women plan their families, whether they want to achieve, postpone or prevent pregnancy. They can also have a positive effect on future pregnancy planning and general health.

For more information contact:

Alejandra Rodriguez- 956-236-9697

The Program Promotion Specialists conduct outreach activities to inform the community of all the programs and services the City of Laredo Health Department has to offer. Outreach activities include participation at community events, collaboration with local partners such as malls, grocery stores and retail stores, social media posts, and door-to-door outreach. During outreach, they also educate community members on public health issues such as vaccines, hygiene protocols, healthy eating habits, diabetes, and heart disease.

Adriana Morales (956) 552-2876

We invite employers to embrace a mother-friendly approach by creating a supportive worksite for breastfeeding employees. By providing comfortable and private lactation spaces, flexible break times, and understanding policies, you empower mothers to balance their professional and maternal roles seamlessly. Your commitment to nurturing a mother-friendly environment not only enhances employee satisfaction and loyalty but also contributes to a more inclusive and compassionate workplace for all.

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