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Cultivating Connection 💜🩵Connection can save lives. When we create spaces where people feel safe talking openly about me...
09/01/2026

Cultivating Connection 💜🩵

Connection can save lives. When we create spaces where people feel safe talking openly about mental health and su***de, we help break down stigma and make it easier to ask for help.

This week, we’re focusing on Cultivating Connection Nationwide: Strengthen Su***de Prevention Together. Every conversation matters. By listening without judgment, checking in on one another, and reminding people that support is available, we can build a community where no one has to struggle alone.

💬 Talk openly. Listen with compassion. Stay connected. Together, we can strengthen su***de prevention and create a community of hope.

08/31/2026

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💜 Every life is worth saving.Today, we remember those we have lost, support those on the path to recovery, and encourage...
08/31/2026

💜 Every life is worth saving.

Today, we remember those we have lost, support those on the path to recovery, and encourage our community to learn how to prevent overdose and respond in an emergency.

Through education, compassion, and harm reduction, we can reduce stigma, save lives, and offer hope.

Together, we can make a difference.

💜 Vale la pena salvar cada vida.

Hoy recordamos a quienes hemos perdido, apoyamos a quienes están en camino a la recuperación y animamos a nuestra comunidad a aprender cómo prevenir sobredosis y cómo actuar ante una emergencia.

A través de la educación, la compasión y la reducción de daños, podemos disminuir el estigma, salvar vidas y ofrecer esperanza.

Juntos, podemos marcar la diferencia.

🏆 National recognition for Laredo Public Health!Congratulations to Assistant Director Erika Gutierrez Martinez and Opera...
08/30/2026

🏆 National recognition for Laredo Public Health!

Congratulations to Assistant Director Erika Gutierrez Martinez and Operations Manager Dr. Carla Alvarez on receiving the Dynamic Duo Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI)!

This national recognition celebrates their partnership and commitment to strengthening our public health workforce through leadership, professional development, and continued learning.

Their work is helping build a stronger workforce today while creating opportunities for the next generation of public health professionals.

👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE.Every life has value.Today, we honor those we have lost, celebrate those in recovery, and stand wit...
08/30/2026

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE.

Every life has value.

Today, we honor those we have lost, celebrate those in recovery, and stand with individuals and families affected by substance use.

💜 Together, we can reduce stigma, offer hope, and save lives.

LA RECUPERACIÓN ES POSIBLE.

Toda vida tiene valor.

Hoy honramos a quienes hemos perdido, celebramos a quienes están en recuperación y acompañamos a las personas y familias afectadas por el consumo de sustancias.

💜 Juntos podemos reducir el estigma, ofrecer esperanza y salvar vidas.

OVERDOSE IS PREVENTABLE.Prevention starts with all of us.Through education, compassion, harm reduction, and access to tr...
08/29/2026

OVERDOSE IS PREVENTABLE.

Prevention starts with all of us.

Through education, compassion, harm reduction, and access to treatment and recovery services, we can help save lives and strengthen our community.

💜 Together, we can build a healthier Laredo.

LA SOBREDOSIS SE PUEDE PREVENIR.

La prevención comienza con todos nosotros.

Mediante la educación, la compasión, la reducción de daños y el acceso a servicios de tratamiento y recuperación, podemos ayudar a salvar vidas y fortalecer nuestra comunidad.

💜 Juntos, podemos construir un Laredo más saludable.

💙 Parents & Caregivers, this one is for YOU! 💙The CYSHCN Program invites parents and caregivers of children with special...
08/28/2026

💙 Parents & Caregivers, this one is for YOU! 💙

The CYSHCN Program invites parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs to join us for a welcoming and informative event focused on respite care. 💕

Come learn what respite care is, how it can provide temporary support and relief for caregivers, and how these services can help families while ensuring their loved one continues to receive appropriate care and support.

While we learn and connect, you’ll also enjoy a relaxing creative art activity! 🎨✨ All materials will be provided.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library
💙 FREE of cost!

Space is limited — registration is required. Reserve your spot today!
📞 For more information or to register, call 956-795-4926.

Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program
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💙 ¡Padres y cuidadores, este evento es para USTEDES! 💙

El Programa para Niños y Jóvenes con Necesidades Especiales de Atención Médica (CYSHCN) invita a padres y cuidadores de niños con necesidades especiales de atención médica a acompañarnos en un evento informativo y acogedor enfocado en el cuidado de relevo (respite care). 💕

Venga a conocer qué es el cuidado de relevo, cómo puede brindar apoyo y descanso temporal a los cuidadores, y cómo estos servicios pueden ayudar a las familias mientras sus seres queridos continúan recibiendo el cuidado y apoyo que necesitan.

📅 Sábado, 29 de agosto de 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Biblioteca Pública Joe A. Guerra de Laredo
💙 ¡Evento completamente GRATIS!

Conéctese con otros padres y cuidadores, haga preguntas, conozca recursos útiles y tómese un momento para USTED. 🌷

⚠️ El espacio es limitado y se requiere registro. ¡Reserve su lugar hoy!

📞 Para más información o para registrarse, llame al 956-795-4926.

Programa para Niños y Jóvenes con Necesidades Especiales de Atención Médica (CYSHCN)

🤝 Strengthening partnerships. Building preparedness. Protecting our community.This week, Laredo Public Health welcomed r...
08/28/2026

🤝 Strengthening partnerships. Building preparedness. Protecting our community.

This week, Laredo Public Health welcomed representatives from the CDC Border Health Division to discuss opportunities for future collaboration focused on emergency preparedness and response.

From workshops and trainings to preparedness exercises, these conversations help strengthen coordination, share knowledge, and ensure our teams and partners are better prepared to respond when our community needs us most.

As a border community, strong collaboration at the local, state, federal, and binational levels remains an important part of protecting public health.

We look forward to continuing this partnership and building new opportunities to prepare, train, and work together. 💙

💙 Pathways to Care 💙Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pathways to Care event! It was a wonderful opportunity t...
08/28/2026

💙 Pathways to Care 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pathways to Care event! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect individuals and families with helpful resources, services, and support available throughout our community.

We appreciate everyone who participated and helped make this event possible! 🤝💙



💙 Pathways to Care 💙

¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en nuestro evento Pathways to Care! Fue una excelente oportunidad para conectar a individuos y familias con recursos, servicios y apoyo disponibles en nuestra comunidad.

¡Agradecemos a todos los que participaron y ayudaron a hacer posible este evento! 🤝💙

ONE ACTION CAN SAVE A LIFE.One conversation.One act of kindness.One naloxone kit.One life saved.💜 Let's reduce stigma, s...
08/28/2026

ONE ACTION CAN SAVE A LIFE.

One conversation.
One act of kindness.
One naloxone kit.
One life saved.

💜 Let's reduce stigma, support recovery, and make lifesaving resources accessible to those who need them.

UNA ACCIÓN PUEDE SALVAR UNA VIDA.

Una conversación.
Un acto de bondad.
Un kit de naloxona.
Una vida salvada.

💜 Reduzcamos el estigma, apoyemos la recuperación y hagamos accesibles los recursos que salvan vidas a quienes los necesitan.

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