Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Health & Human Services Department

04/17/2026

We are proud to be part of a national movement making a real difference in diabetes prevention 💙

Our program is a proud member of the Diabetes Prevention Alliance led by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). In a recent message from the ADA CEO, organizations across the country are invited to join this important effort highlighting the power of working together to create meaningful change.

We are excited to share that our NDPP staff can be seen in the video as part of this national initiative. It is an honor to stand alongside partners across the country committed to preventing type 2 diabetes and improving community health.

Through our National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP), we remain dedicated to supporting our community through education, lifestyle change, and long-term wellness.

This is what impact looks like collaboration, commitment, and community 💪✨

https://youtu.be/8rhPb4eIJ8k?si=kqQYjf9mu6dPidxR

Preventing diabetes is central to the American Diabetes Association’s mission. Find out how the Diabetes Prevention Alliance is building a sustainable diabet...

04/17/2026

🚨Last Day to Sign Up! 🚨

Space is limited!

🌱 Ken Ku Wa Workshop 🌱
Join us for a special community gathering, Chris Gomez Jr. will be presenting:

🌿 Healthy Land, Healthy Tiguas: Starting Your Garden Journey
Reconnect with ancestral planting practices and learn how to begin your own garden journey rooted in tradition and wellness.

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Juanchido’s Elders Center (9314 Juanchido, El Paso, TX – behind the old clinic)

📲 To RSVP, scan the QR code
📞 Or contact Star Hisa at 915-858-1174
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/K22cLjYtxy

Come grow with us 🌾

04/16/2026

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Cultural Center invites the community to gather with them this Earth Day at the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Cultural Center. A meal will be shared, and the garden will be open for learning through teachings and demonstrations on planting, soil health, seed care, and the Three Sisters.

📃 Community tables will also be available to learn about YDSP garden programs and Cultural Center happenings.

🎁 Join Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30 AM. Gifts will be available for those who attend, while supplies last.

📲 If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Mellon Grant team at 915.859.7700.

04/13/2026

🌱 Ken Ku Wa Workshop 🌱
Join us for a special community gathering, Chris Gomez Jr. will be presenting:

🌿 Healthy Land, Healthy Tiguas: Starting Your Garden Journey
Reconnect with ancestral planting practices and learn how to begin your own garden journey rooted in tradition and wellness.

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Juanchido’s Elders Center (9314 Juanchido, El Paso, TX – behind the old clinic)

📲 To RSVP, scan the QR code
📞 Or contact Star Hisa at 915-858-1174
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/K22cLjYtxy

Come grow with us 🌾

04/13/2026

STI Awareness Week

This week we’re highlighting the 3 most common STIs in the American Indian/Alaska Native community.

Today: Chlamydia, common, often no symptoms, but treatable.

✔️ Get tested
✔️ Use protection
✔️ Seek care early

04/10/2026

Today is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day❤️

Take a moment to learn, get tested, and support our youth.
Knowledge, prevention, and open conversations help protect our community.

-Know your status 🩺
-Protect yourself 🛡️
-End the stigma 🤝

04/09/2026

Drink Your Water! 🦆🫗
💧 Stay hydrated!

🫗Drinking enough water is crucial for your health.

It helps regulate

-Body temperature 💨

-Keeps your skin glowing ✨

-Boosts energy levels ⚡

-Aids digestion 😎

🚰 Make sure to drink water throughout the day!

📲 If you need help hitting your health goal, reach out to YDSP Health Education Team at healthed@ydsp-nsn.gov or calling (915)858-1174

03/26/2026

💙 The Public Health Division hosted the Diabetes Insights & Health Bites Event on March 24, which was Diabetes Alert Day!

👣 The event was all about community, connection, and taking steps toward better health.

📣 Shoutout to our Health Education & Disease Prevention and Public Health Nursing teams for making this possible.

🫂 Your health matters, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

03/25/2026

💙 Diabetes Alert Day Event! 3/24/26

Yesterday the Health Education and Public Health Nursing teams came together to support the Pueblo community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and took part in our Healthy Bites & Diabetes Insights event. We appreciate you taking the time to learn, ask questions, and take steps toward your health.

We’re here for you. If you’re looking for support with your health, we’re ready to help.

📌 A recap video will be shared later this week.

03/24/2026

🚨 Today is Diabetes Alert Day! 💙

Take a moment today to get to know our DSMES Program, we’re here to help you take control of your health and feel confident managing diabetes.

✨ Learn how to eat better
✨ Understand your medications
✨ Monitor your blood sugar
✨ Prevent complications

Small steps can make a BIG difference 🙌

📞 Call us today to get started!

03/17/2026

🌿✨ We’re excited to announce the completion of the HHS Clinic Trail, Na Chat’a Pe — “The Chanting Road” in Tiwa! ✨🌿

This special name reflects the beautiful chants played along the trail, honoring a cultural tradition that connects the Tigua people to our ancestors, the land, and overall health and wellness.

The trail includes 11 signs, featuring a trailhead map and educational stops highlighting native plants and animals, with names in Tiwa and English. It’s a space designed to encourage movement, learning, and cultural connection.

This project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of:

-Star Hisa, Tribal Health Education Outreach Specialist
-Yolanda Armendarz, Health Education Manager
-Miriam Cardenas, Public Health Director
-Walter Morles, Clinic Facilities Manager
-Ray Navarro, Clinic Facility Maintenance
-Councilman Rafeal “Shorty” Gomez
-Rick Quezada, Director of Cultural Preservation
-Richard Hernandez, Tigua Language Preservation Program Coordinator
-Lisa Bustamante, Mellon Grant Project Manager
-Property Management

Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life!

We invite staff and community members to walk the trail, learn about the plants and animals of our region, and enjoy the chants along the way. 🌾🚶‍♀️

03/17/2026

💙 Diabetes Alert Day 💙

Do you know your numbers?

Diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it properly—leading to high blood sugar levels. Left unmanaged, it can lead to serious health complications affecting the heart, eyes, and nerves.

🩺 Know your risk. Know your A1C.
• Below 5.7% – Normal
• 5.7%–6.4% – Prediabetes
• 6.5% or higher – Diabetes

👣 Early detection and proper management can prevent complications like vision loss, nerve damage, and heart disease.

✨ Take charge of your health:
✔️ Eat balanced meals
✔️ Stay active
✔️ Get regular check-ups

📣 Spread awareness. Encourage loved ones to get tested. Small steps today can make a big difference tomorrow.