El Centro de Corazón

04/29/2026

🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿

Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act every day. It also influences how we handle stress and anxiety, how we connect with others, and how we make healthy choices.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. You are not alone—support is available.

💚 El Centro de Corazón offers behavioral health services to support you and your family. To learn more or to make an appointment, please call 713-660-1880 or visit www.elcentrodecorazon.org

🌿 Mayo es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental 🌿

La salud mental es una parte importante de nuestra salud y bienestar general. Afecta cómo pensamos, sentimos y actuamos cada día. También influye en cómo manejamos el estrés y la ansiedad, cómo nos relacionamos con los demás y cómo tomamos decisiones saludables.

Cuidar tu salud mental es tan importante como cuidar tu salud física. No estás solo(a)—hay apoyo disponible.

💚 El Centro de Corazón ofrece servicios de salud del comportamiento para apoyarte a ti y a tu familia. Para obtener más información o hacer una cita, llama al 713-660-1880 o visita www.elcentrodecorazon.org

04/25/2026

I’m honored to share that El Centro de Corazón received a beautiful plaque at AAMA’s Día del Niño event. On behalf of our organization, Community Engagement Manager Obed Canjura accepted this recognition, representing the work we do every day in our community.

El Centro de Corazón was also proud to serve as one of the sponsors of this wonderful event. Receiving this recognition was a truly meaningful and humbling moment.

We are grateful for opportunities to support our community and collaborate with partners who share the same commitment. A special thank you to AAMA and Adriana Dibello Avon for the recognition and for hosting such a meaningful celebration.

It was great to see so many partners present, including Council Member Joaquin Martinez, Alan Velazquez with. Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Ramiro Fonseca with the Tejano Center, and Fit Houston.

Moments like these remind us of the power of partnership and the impact we can create together. Thank you to the entire El Centro de Corazón team for your continued dedication and support.

04/24/2026

🌟 April 24, 2026 – Community Health Worker Advocacy Day 🌟

Today, we proudly celebrate and recognize the incredible Community Health Workers (CHWs) at El Centro de Corazón 💙

Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to our patients and families do not go unnoticed. You go above and beyond every day—connecting our community to care, providing support, and making a lasting impact on lives across Houston.

Because of you, our community is healthier, stronger, and more supported.

👏 Thank you for everything you do! 👏

04/21/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Children! / ¡Celebrando a Nuestros Niños! 🌟

🎉 Join us for the Día de los Niños Celebration—a FREE, family-friendly event full of fun, health resources, and community connection!

📅 April 24, 2026
🕒 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What to expect:
✅ FREE Health & Wellness Screenings (including youth sports physicals)
✅ Delicious food: hot dogs, chips, drinks, snow cones, popcorn & more 🌭🍧
✅ Games, music & dance 🎶
✅ Raffles & amazing prizes 🎁
✅ Community resources & information fair

💙 This event brings together families, local organizations, and businesses to promote health, unity, and community partnerships. We are proud to share that El Centro de Corazón is one of the sponsors supporting this great event for our community.

📞 Questions? Call 713-926-9491
🌐 Visit: www.aama.org

✨ Don’t miss this special celebration—bring the whole family!

🎉 Acompáñanos en la celebración del Día de los Niños—¡un evento GRATIS para toda la familia lleno de diversión, recursos de salud y conexión comunitaria!

📅 24 de abril de 2026
🕒 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Qué habrá:
✅ Exámenes GRATIS de salud y bienestar (incluyendo físicos deportivos para jóvenes)
✅ Comida deliciosa: hot dogs, papitas, bebidas, raspas, palomitas y más 🌭🍧
✅ Juegos, música y baile 🎶
✅ Rifas y premios increíbles 🎁
✅ Feria de recursos e información comunitaria

💙 Este evento reúne a familias, organizaciones locales y negocios para promover la salud, la unidad y las alianzas comunitarias. Nos enorgullece compartir que El Centro de Corazón es uno de los patrocinadores que apoyan este gran evento para nuestra comunidad.

📞 ¿Preguntas? Llámanos al 713-926-9491
🌐 Visita: www.aama.org

✨ ¡No te lo pierdas—trae a toda la familia!

04/17/2026

El Centro will celebrate its 32nd year of service to the Houston community through its 19th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon, with proceeds being utilized to provide quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for vulnerable and underserved individuals and families.

04/17/2026

Did you know?

Physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Women need at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity each week—that’s about 30 minutes a day. However, fewer than 50% of women get enough aerobic activity, and only 20% meet muscle-strengthening guidelines (CDC).

Make movement part of your daily routine—your health matters.

Learn more about the importance of physical activity:
https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/national-minority.../

¿Sabías que?

La actividad física puede reducir significativamente el riesgo de enfermedades del corazón y cáncer. Las mujeres necesitan al menos 2.5 horas de actividad física de intensidad moderada a la semana, es decir, unos 30 minutos al día. Sin embargo, menos del 50% de las mujeres realizan suficiente actividad aeróbica y solo el 20% cumple con las recomendaciones de fortalecimiento muscular (CDC).

Incorpora el movimiento en tu rutina diaria—tu salud es importante.

Más información:
https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/national-minority.../

04/16/2026

Vaccines can save your child’s life 💉❤️

Getting all recommended vaccines by age 2 helps protect your child from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases like measles, whooping cough (pertussis), chickenpox, and hepatitis A & B.

At El Centro de Corazón, we are here to keep your family healthy and protected.
📞 Call us today to schedule an appointment: 713-660-1880

Learn more: https://healthfinder.gov/.../get-your-childs-shots-on...

www.elcentrodecorazon.org

Las vacunas pueden salvar la vida de su hijo 💉❤️

Recibir todas las vacunas recomendadas antes de los 2 años ayuda a proteger a su hijo contra enfermedades graves y potencialmente mortales como el sarampión, la tos ferina, la varicela y la hepatitis A y B.

En El Centro de Corazón, estamos aquí para mantener a su familia saludable y protegida.
📞 Llámenos hoy para hacer una cita: 713-660-1880

Más información: https://healthfinder.gov/.../get-your-childs-shots-on...

04/11/2026

04/10/2026

What a powerful community gathering in the East End!

Yesterday, El Centro de Corazón was proud to join the Houston City College Community Partnership Meeting held at the Felix Fraga Academic Campus.

It was an inspiring morning focused on growth, opportunity, and collaboration, as HCC shared exciting updates on enrollment growth, expanded career pathways, and their continued vision for serving our community.

We were honored to be there alongside so many amazing local agencies and partners working together to strengthen the East End and create more access to education, health, and opportunity for all.

A special thank you to HCC Chancellor Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher for the invitation and continued commitment to community engagement.

El Centro de Corazón was represented by our Community Engagement Manager, Obed Canjura, who joined in meaningful conversations about partnership and impact across our neighborhoods.

💬 Together, we are building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.

04/10/2026

Physical activity plays a key role in your child’s mental health and overall well-being 💙

Help your child stay emotionally and physically healthy by encouraging them to:
✔️ Stay active – builds confidence, boosts energy, and reduces stress
✔️ Eat healthy – fuels both body and mind
✔️ Get quality sleep – supports focus, mood, and daily balance

Small daily habits can make a big difference!

If you’d like to learn more about supporting your child’s mental health, our Behavioral Health team is here to help.
📞 Call us at 713-660-1880
🌐 www.elcentrodecorazon.org

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La actividad física es clave para la salud mental y el bienestar general de su hijo/a 💙

Ayude a su hijo/a a mantenerse saludable emocional y físicamente al motivarlo/a a:
✔️ Mantenerse activo/a – aumenta la confianza, energía y reduce el estrés
✔️ Tener una alimentación saludable – nutre el cuerpo y la mente
✔️ Dormir bien – mejora el estado de ánimo, la concentración y el equilibrio diario

¡Pequeños hábitos diarios pueden hacer una gran diferencia!

Si desea más información sobre la salud mental de su hijo/a, nuestro equipo de Salud Conductual está aquí para ayudarle.
📞 Llámenos al 713-660-1880
🌐 www.elcentrodecorazon.org

04/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ How much physical activity do children need?

Physical activity is essential for healthy growth and development in children. Preschool-aged children should stay active throughout the day, while children and adolescents ages 6 and older need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.

Let’s help our kids build strong bodies and healthy habits for life! 💙

Learn more about staying active:
https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/national-minority-health-month/



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🏃‍♂️ ¿Cuánta actividad física necesitan los niños?

La actividad física es clave para el crecimiento y desarrollo saludable. Los niños en edad preescolar deben mantenerse activos durante todo el día, mientras que los niños y adolescentes a partir de los 6 años necesitan al menos 60 minutos diarios de actividad física de intensidad moderada a vigorosa.

¡Ayudemos a nuestros niños a desarrollar hábitos saludables para toda la vida! 💙

Más información aquí:
https://www.elcentrodecorazon.org/national-minority-health-month/

04/07/2026

🌿 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌿

Mental health is just as important as physical health. It impacts how we think, feel, and act every day. It also helps us cope with stress, build relationships, and make healthy choices.

At El Centro de Corazón, we are here to support you and your family with compassionate behavioral health services. 💙

📞 To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 713-660-1880

🌿 Mayo es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental 🌿

La salud mental es tan importante como la salud física. Afecta cómo pensamos, sentimos y actuamos cada día. También nos ayuda a manejar el estrés, relacionarnos con los demás y tomar decisiones saludables.

En El Centro de Corazón, estamos aquí para apoyarte a ti y a tu familia con servicios de salud conductual. 💙

📞 Para más información o para hacer una cita, llame al 713-660-1880