TAMU Center for Community Health & Aging

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TAMU Center for Community Health & Aging

Health promotion and disease prevention efforts are important across the entire life-course.

Our Center is dedicated to promoting community health and successful aging through innovations in research, education and practice that examine social, behavioral, economic, environmental, and technological solutions. With increased longevity and population aging, new concerns are raised about the quality of American's longer lives. It is never too late to promote healthy lifestyles, medical management, and supportive environment for older adults. Aging individuals and communities can benefit from systematic research about best practices. Please read the Texas A&M University Facebook Usage Policy at tx.ag/FBUsagePolicy.

03/11/2025

CCHA Core Faculty, Dr Joy Alonzo, discussed the dangers of Kraton, a supplement that has opioid-like effects. While currently legal for purchase, addiction to Kraton is a real concern. Dr Alonzo cautions the public on use of the substance. Learn more here: https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/you-asked-what-is-kratom/

28/10/2025

📣YOU ARE INVITED 📣

This one-hour workshop will raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) by showcasing innovative research occurring at Texas A&M University. Two scholars will present findings from their work and facilitate discussion about advancing research to prevent and treat ADRD. The event is hosted by Aggies Serving the Aging Population (ASAP) and co-sponsored by the Center for Community Health and Aging (CCHA). Refreshments will be provided.

20/10/2025

📣 Introducing “Total Teen” – A Game-Changer for Adolescent Health
Adolescence and young adulthood bring big changes—and too often, big risks. That’s why our team at Texas A&M University School of Public Health developed Total Teen: a streamlined, holistic screening and referral program that meets teens where they are — and connects them to the care they need.
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🔍 The pilot study (ages 12–25) found that Total Teen significantly improved access to mental-, sexual- and reproductive-health services by using a risk-screening tool + confidential conversation workflow.

Read more: https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/total-teen-program-improves-access-to-health-services-for-at-risk-adolescents-and-young-adults/

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11/08/2025

CCHA Core Faculty, Dr Junhyoung “Paul” Kim, found that exposure to nature—even in a virtual setting—can enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for older adults living with dementia.

Read more about this important study at https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/study-nature-inspired-virtual-reality-boosts-emotional-well-being-in-older-adults-living-with-dementia/

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+19794369336

Website

https://ccha.tamu.edu/

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