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11/22/2025

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10/30/2025

Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to major health issues. Join the PreventT2 program today and learn to make lifestyle changes that can help you prevent . www.cdc.gov/PreventT2

We are thrilled to launch our next PreventT2 / DPP cohort beginning the week of November 3–4, 2025, right here in San Antonio.

Choose a time that fits your schedule:
Cohort 1 – Mondays (Evening, 6:00–7:00 PM)
Cohort 2 – Tuesdays (Morning, 9:00–10:00 AM)
Cohort 3 – Mondays (Afternoon, 1:00–2:00 PM)
Cohort 4 – Tuesdays (Evening, 5:00–6:00 PM)

📍 Location: 921 Matagorda St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Contact: (210) 533-8886
Email: marciniega@sahrc.org
Enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up early: (Link in bio)

Sign up: https://forms.gle/yoyLCyRDWup1PuEv7

10/29/2025

Why do you PreventT2? For your children,
your spouse, a hobby you love? Lower your
risk of with our PreventT2
lifestyle change program, enrolling now. For
the reasons that are important to you, join
PreventT2!
www.cdc.gov/PreventT2

We are thrilled to launch our next PreventT2 / DPP cohort beginning the week of November 3–4, 2025, right here in San Antonio.
Choose a time that fits your schedule:

Cohort 1 – Mondays (Evening, 6:00–7:00 PM)
Cohort 2 – Tuesdays (Morning, 9:00–10:00 AM)
Cohort 3 – Mondays (Afternoon, 1:00–2:00 PM)
Cohort 4 – Tuesdays (Evening, 5:00–6:00 PM)

📍 Location: 921 Matagorda St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Contact: (210) 533-8886
Email: marciniega@sahrc.org

Enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up early: (Link in bio)
Sign up: https://forms.gle/yoyLCyRDWup1PuEv7

10/29/2025

Why do you PreventT2? For the people and things that are important to you, the PreventT2 program can help you lower your risk of . Enroll today, www.cdc.gov/PreventT2

We are thrilled to launch our next PreventT2 / DPP cohort beginning the week of November 3–4, 2025, right here in San Antonio.
Choose a time that fits your schedule:

Cohort 1 – Mondays (Evening, 6:00–7:00 PM)
Cohort 2 – Tuesdays (Morning, 9:00–10:00 AM)
Cohort 3 – Mondays (Afternoon, 1:00–2:00 PM)
Cohort 4 – Tuesdays (Evening, 5:00–6:00 PM)

📍 Location: 921 Matagorda St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Contact: (210) 533-8886
Email: marciniega@sahrc.org

Enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up early (link in bio)
https://forms.gle/yoyLCyRDWup1PuEv7

10/29/2025

🌟 Take Charge of Your Health: Join Our CDC-Recognized Diabetes Prevention Program! 🌟

Did you know that with the right support, you can cut your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in half? That’s exactly what the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program is designed to do.

What You’ll Get
A yearlong curriculum (PreventT2) designed to build sustainable habits in nutrition, physical activity, stress, and behavior change.

Modest weight loss (5%–7%) and increased physical activity through a 12-month lifestyle change program.

Tools, trackers, and resources to help you stay on track

Research shows that participants in the DPP have been able to reduce their Type 2 diabetes risk by up to 58% (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2024).

We are thrilled to launch our next PreventT2 / DPP cohort beginning the week of November 3–4, 2025, right here in San Antonio. Choose a time that fits your schedule:

Cohort 1 – Mondays (Evening, 6:00–7:00 PM)
Cohort 2 – Tuesdays (Morning, 9:00–10:00 AM)
Cohort 3 – Mondays (Afternoon, 1:00–2:00 PM)
Cohort 4 – Tuesdays (Evening, 5:00–6:00 PM)

📍 Location: 921 Matagorda St., San Antonio, TX 78210
Contact: (210) 533-8886
Email: marciniega@sahrc.org

Website: sahrc.org
Enrollment is limited, so be sure to sign up early: https://forms.gle/3372FQd1rBJQZF3f8

Thank you for your interest in joining our program! Please complete the form below to register for one of our upcoming cohorts. The program is designed to provide hands-on education, personalized support, and ongoing motivation to help you build sustainable, healthy lifestyle habits and reduce your....

10/28/2025

Thanksgiving Food Drive, Help Us Feed 250 Families! 🦃🍂

The Edgewood ISD Police Department and McKinney-Vento Program are joining forces this Thanksgiving to support families in need.
Our goal: to provide 250 Edgewood families with a complete Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey, dressing, sides, and a pie!

Donation Dates: November 4–10, 2025
📍 Drop-off Locations: Edgewood ISD campuses & police department

Items Needed:
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy, Stuffing, Canned Green Beans, Canned Corn, Cranberry Sauce

💛 November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month — let’s open our hearts and make a difference together.
Every can counts. Every donation matters.

🙌 Join us in spreading hope this Thanksgiving!

10/23/2025

🌟 Join the Bienestar Adult Healthy Lifestyle Program! 🌟

Looking to take control of your health and reach your goals? The Bienestar Program helps adults prevent and manage obesity through personalized nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle guidance, and it’s covered by insurance!

Program Structure:
1 session per week (Month 1)
2 sessions per month (Months 2–6)
1 session per month (Months 7–12)

Through 20 sessions a year, you’ll learn practical skills in nutrition, exercise, and behavior change with a focus on goal setting and self-monitoring to help you stay on track.

Proven Results: Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that participants who attended 8+ sessions lost an average of 8 pounds!

Nutrition consultations begin on November 6th and take place every Thursday!

Take the first step toward a healthier you.
Sign up today and start your journey with Bienestar! Message us or call (210) 533 8886 to learn more or schedule your first session.

10/20/2025

🎉 We're so excited for our San Antonio Spurs Mega Prize Pack winner, Denise! She is going to enjoy an amazing VIP experience at the Spurs v Raptors on Oct. 27 with 4 courtside seats, dinner, free parking & cool swag!

🙏 Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket! Your donations help us continue to fulfill our mission of helping our community live healthier, happier lives!

10/18/2025

Happening now! We're here at Guadalupe Cultural Arts Plaza - 1327 Guadalupe Street for another hour! Entry is FREE! Join in on the fun. 🎉

10/17/2025

It's time, folks! The 6th Annual Youth & Family Health Festival is happening TOMORROW! Join us for a FREE family-friendly, fun-filled celebration of health!

❗ Tomorrow, Saturday, October 18
🕗 8am - 1pm
📍Guadalupe Cultural Arts Plaza, 1327 Guadalupe Street.

💥 ZUMBA | LIVE MUSIC | DOOR PRIZES | HEALTH SCREENS 💥

10/16/2025

🎉 It's almost festival time! We are only 2 days away from transforming the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Plaza into the biggest, most exciting health festival San Antonio has seen! Don't miss out on:

💃 Zumba sessions
🎵 Live music with a special performance from
🏆 Door prizes
🩺 Health screenings + immunizations in the Wellcare Medicare Screening Pavillion
💁🏼‍♀️ Awesome vendors
⚽️ Walgreens Activity Park for the kiddos.. and so much more!

The best part? All the fun is FREE! 💥 See you Saturday!

10/10/2025

Our 6th Annual Youth & Family Health Festival is only 8 days away! Don't miss out on the opportunity to get a good view of your overall health at our Wellcare Medicare Screening Pavilion. 🏥

The following health screenings will be available, completely FREE:

🩺 STI Testing from City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
🩺 A1C Testing from Community Labs & Discovery Clinical Trials
🩺 Liver Screening from The Texas Liver Institute & Quality Research Services
🩺 PAD Testing from San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic
👩‍⚕️ MD consultations available with Dr. Nora Garza of Garza Medical Group