FCH – Active Living
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Date: February 17, 2024
- Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location:
- McAllen Public Library
- 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen TX 78504
- Health Fair: Located at the Lobby Gallery Area.
- 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Educational Presentations located at the Auditorium.
- 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm.
- Health Fair: Located at the Lobby Gallery Area.
This 6-week nutrition and wellness program focuses on sharing nutrition tips, recipes, and challenges us to gain no more than two pounds over the holidays.
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Dates: December 6, 2023– January 10th, 2024, via email and virtual communication
- Location:
- Virtual
This 12-week program consists of weekly sessions discussing healthy weight goals, USDA Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate, and physical activity.
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Date:
- October 4, 2024 to November 29, 2023
- Every Wednesday
- Time:
- 11:00 a.m.
- Location:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Hidalgo County
- 410 N. 13th Ave., Edinburg, TX 78541.
- Please park in the back of the building and enter through the Kitchen door.
- Date:
This 24-week program consists of 1-hour strength training sessions delivered twice a week in efforts to increase muscle mass and strengthen bone density.
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Dates:
- Every Monday & Wednesday.
- February 12, 2024 through June 12, 2024
- Time
- From 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Location:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Hidalgo County
- 410 N. 13th Ave., Edinburg, TX 78541.
- Please park in the back of the building and enter through the door on the southeast.
- Dates:
This 8-week physical activity program focuses on promoting healthy, active lifestyles by encouraging teams and participants walk a collective amount of 832 miles.
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Date:
- October 4, 2024 to November 29, 2023
- Every Wednesday
- Time:
- 11:00 a.m.
- Location:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Hidalgo County
- 410 N. 13th Ave., Edinburg, TX 78541.
- Please park in the back of the building and enter through the door on the southeast.
- Date:
FCH – Strong Families
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s 10-hour program equips you with practical tools and techniques to manage anger in your daily life. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how anger affects your physical and emotional health and learn effective coping strategies to stay calm in challenging situations. Start experiencing the positive impact of controlling anger and building healthier relationships today!
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Cost of Program: $50.00
- Location: Virtual
The Passenger Safety Project at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service works to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle crashes by increasing the use of child restraints and safety belts. The project’s emphasis is on increasing the correct use of child safety seats across Texas.
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Child Passenger Safety Event: To Be Announced Soon!
Parenting Connections is a 4-session program that focuses on family engagement and child development/growth to ensure healthy, familial relationships. Strengthening Families is a 6-session program to ensure family communications, positive discipline, and child growth and development.
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Cost of Program: $50.00
- Location: Virtual
This one-day event is geared towards childcare providers; this conference provides annual training and credit hours for all childcare staff. Childcare Education in Hidalgo County will include one annual conference (up to four clock hours) and monthly online training modules.
- Program Flyer & Additional Information
- Cost of Program: $40.00
- Date: Saturday April 20, 2024
- Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location:
- Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionIResearch Center
- 2401 E. Highway 83, Weslaco TX (Intersection of FM1015/ Old Business 83)
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FCH –Volunteer Programs
Volunteers are one of AgriLife Extension’s most valuable assets, allowing us to reach more people, ensuring that our programs are relevant, and interpreting the value of AgriLife Extension to others.
Master Clothing Volunteer Flyer & Additional Information
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- Dates:
- Every Tuesday
- Time
- 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
- Location:
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Hidalgo County
- 410 N. 13th Ave., Edinburg, TX 78541.
- Please park in the back of the building and enter through the door on the southeast.
- Dates:
Family Resources Program Area Committee
The Family Resources Program Area Committee (FR-PAC) is passionate about building stronger families. They do this by planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that equip families with essential life skills in key areas like physical activity, nutrition, passenger safety, heart health, and personal development. Meeting four times a year, fueled by provided lunches, this dedicated group ensures families have the tools and knowledge to thrive.
- Program Area Committee Interest Form
- Next Meeting
- Date: April 19, 2024
- Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Invitation will be e-mailed!
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hidalgo County
Hello Hidalgo County!
I’m thrilled to be serving as your Family & Community Health Agent since 2014. Born and raised right here in Edinburg, I know firsthand the amazing possibilities hidden within our city and county. My passion lies in helping individuals through education, especially in the areas of health and wellness.
As your Family & Community Health Agent, I work with schools, centers, and organizations to bring you:
- Engaging family programs: Fostering strong connections and healthy habits within your homes.
- Valuable health & wellness resources: Equipping you with the knowledge and tools to thrive.
- Opportunities to increase volunteerism: Making a positive impact alongside your neighbors.
Whether it’s planning and implementing education programs on parenting, anger management, or child passenger safety, facilitating the amazing Master Clothing Volunteers group, or coordinating exciting 4-H events, my goal is always the same: to help make Hidalgo County the best it can be.
I’m excited to meet you and work together to build a healthier, happier community for everyone!
Sincerely,
Joanne Ureste-Armijo
