Due to the Impressive population growth of Mexicans, and Mexican Americans in the U.S. and the fact that illness and disease have no borders, there is strong need for increases communication and collaboration between policy makers, health and human services professionals, researchers and community-based organizations from Mexico, U.S. and Canada about health and mental health needs of these populations. As a result, the government of the United Stated, Mexico and Canada have joined efforts to plan the 2010 Binational Health Week (BHW) to address the critical health needs of the Mexican/ American poulation.It encompasses an annual week long series of health health promotions and a series of activities.
The 2010 binational health week is scheduled to host an event on Saturday October 30th at Coconino High School including a mobile consulate from Mexico. The Mobile consulate has an average attendance of three to four hundred people solely for their services. We will be hosting a Health fair to offer Mammograms, dabetes testing, and health clinics. There will be no fee to host a booth and any health related agencies are invited to participate( nutrition, recreational, prevention, testing, informational, substance abuse prevention, mental health, and even family oriented activities) during this event. If you would like to attend or would like more information, please contact Julio Cesar Quezada at jquezada@northcountryhealthcare.org or 928-525-6060.
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