Healthier Texas

09/02/2026

Harvest better health, one healthy choice at a time!

Join Healthier Texas and Health + Healing Hubs at Higher Praise Family Church for Harvest Health, a free community event designed to help you move, connect, and support your well-being in a fun, welcoming environment. Attend the health education class, get active through line dancing, connect with community health resources, and receive fresh produce to take home as you harvest healthier choices for yourself and your family.

Enjoy:
🥬 Free Fresh Produce
🩺 Free blood pressure screenings*
🎵 Line dancing
🤝 Health Education Class
📚 Wellness resources and community support

📅 September 12 | 10:30 AM - English Class
📅 September 12 | 11:30 AM - Spanish Class
📅 September 12 | 1:30 PM - English Class
📅 September 12 | 2:30 AM - Spanish Class

📍 Higher Praise Family Church
2909 Horton Rd.
Forest Hill, Texas 76119

This event is free and open to the community.

Register today: healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs

*Participants must attend one health education class to receive free produce

This program is supported by Texas Health Resources as part of a Texas Health Community Impact grant award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Texas Health. Texas Health Community Hope

08/25/2026

If you weren’t able to make it out to our last event, we hope to see you today!

Come join us for Step Into Wellness a fun evening of line dancing, community connection, and wellness!

No cost to attend and open to the community.

Hope to see you there!

Take a step toward better health, one dance at a time!

Join Healthier Texas and Health + Healing Hubs at for Step Into Wellness, a free community event designed to help you move, connect, and support your well-being in a fun, welcoming environment.

Enjoy:
🎵 Line dancing
🩺 Free blood pressure screenings*
🤝 Connect with a Community Health Educator
📚 Wellness resources and community support

📅 August 12 | 12:30 PM
📅 August 25 | 5:30 PM

📍
5021 Avenue G
Fort Worth, TX 76105

This event is free and open to the community.

Register today: healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs

*Blood pressure screenings are available one hour before each event.

This program is supported by Texas Health Resources as part of a Texas Health Community Impact grant award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Texas Health. Texas Health Community Hope

07/28/2026

Take a step toward better health, one dance at a time!

Join Healthier Texas and Health + Healing Hubs at for Step Into Wellness, a free community event designed to help you move, connect, and support your well-being in a fun, welcoming environment.

Enjoy:
🎵 Line dancing
🩺 Free blood pressure screenings*
🤝 Connect with a Community Health Educator
📚 Wellness resources and community support

📅 August 12 | 12:30 PM
📅 August 25 | 5:30 PM

📍
5021 Avenue G
Fort Worth, TX 76105

This event is free and open to the community.

Register today: healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs

*Blood pressure screenings are available one hour before each event.

This program is supported by Texas Health Resources as part of a Texas Health Community Impact grant award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Texas Health. Texas Health Community Hope

07/10/2026

💙 Sometimes, the greatest impact isn't just helping someone through a difficult season. It's helping them continue investing in their health while they do.

When Nicole faced financial uncertainty, Health + Healing Hubs provided more than resources. Through trusted support, health education, fitness classes, and community, she found encouragement to keep moving toward her wellness goals.

Swipe through Nicole's story to see how community support can make a lasting difference.

Read her full story at https://healthiertexas.org/health-healing-hubs-nicole-story

Learn more about Health + Healing Hubs, and the incredible community partners and locations that host these impactful classes throughout Fort Worth at healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs

Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth (76104)
Rising Star Baptist Church (76105)
Higher Praise Family Church (76119)

This program is supported by Texas Health Resources as part of a Texas Health Community Impact grant award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Texas Health.

07/08/2026

June was all about making healthier choices, one sip, one step, and one connection at a time.

Throughout June, Healthier Texas and our Health + Healing Hubs participants explored Rethink Your Drink: Making Healthier Beverage Choices, learning how small changes can make a big impact on overall health. From virtual and in-person health education classes to Cardio & Strength workouts and Zumba, community members came together to build healthier habits in supportive, welcoming environments.

Every class, conversation, and connection helps empower individuals and families with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement to take the next step on their wellness journey. We're grateful to our participants, Community Health Educators, host locations, and community partners for making June another month of learning, movement, and meaningful impact across Tarrant County.

✨ We're just getting started! Visit our website to see everything we have planned for July and find an upcoming class or event near you: https://healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs/

This project is supported by Texas Health Resources as part of a Texas Health Community Impact grant award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Texas Health. Texas Health Community Hope

07/06/2026

😴 Join us today for our FREE virtual health education class: The Importance of Sleep for Overall Health!

A good night's sleep is one of the most powerful tools for better health.

Join Healthier Texas as we explore how quality sleep supports your physical and mental well-being. We'll discuss the connection between sleep, stress, heart health, immune function, mood, and overall wellness, while sharing practical, evidence-based tips to help you build healthier sleep habits.

📅 Today
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Virtual

Register now: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJ4BFwBUE/

A link to join the virtual class will be sent to the email address you use to register.

We look forward to learning with you! See all upcoming classes at https://healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs/

This project is supported by Texas Health Resources as part of a Texas Health Community Impact grant award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Texas Health.

06/22/2026

🎉 We're excited to introduce Nutrition Navigation, a new virtual nutrition counseling service from Healthier Texas.

Read the release at https://healthiertexas.org/media

Nutrition Navigation connects Texans with Registered Dietitians for personalized, evidence-based support to help improve wellness, manage chronic conditions, and build healthier habits that last.

💻 Virtual appointments statewide
🥗 Personalized nutrition guidance
❤️ Support for sustainable, long-term health

As a fee-for-service program, Nutrition Navigation also helps support Healthier Texas's broader mission of improving health outcomes and increasing access to health for Texans statewide.

Learn more or connect with our team at healthiertexas.org/starttoday.

06/11/2026

Strong communities are built through relationships.

At Healthier Texas, we know that lasting health improvements do not happen in isolation. They happen when organizations, faith communities, healthcare partners, and local leaders come together around a shared goal: helping people access the support they need to live healthier lives.

We are grateful to be part of this work in Tarrant County alongside so many dedicated partners. Every conversation, connection, and collaboration strengthens our ability to reach Texans where they are and help communities thrive.

Thank you to Texas Health Community Hope for investing in partnership-driven solutions that create meaningful impact.

This group of folks are committed to making a huge impact in the lives of so many people living with health challenges in Tarrant County. Texas Health Community Hope team members and multiple nonprofits working on innovative program development already working in these areas came together to strengthen and encourage each other. This THR team leads so well and puts their resources behind their hearts. Not just funding, but expertise and support. Collaboration and innovation are the keys to building effective and lasting solutions to real health challenges in our communities. We are excited to be working with this team!

06/08/2026

This summer we gathered to celebrate the launch of our newest Health + Healing Hubs cohort. Today, we are excited to see the connections, encouragement, and healthy habits already taking root across our cohort groups and host locations throughout Tarrant County. 💙

Over the past month, participants have come together to learn, support one another, and take meaningful steps toward improving their health and well-being. From health education classes and fitness opportunities to conversations that build confidence and community, we have already seen the power of people coming together to pursue healthier lives.

Health journeys are not meant to be walked alone, and we are grateful to every participant, partner, and host site helping create welcoming spaces where community members can learn, grow, and thrive together.

Interested in joining us? Visit our website for a full list of upcoming classes, events, and opportunities to get involved: healthiertexas.org/healing-hubs

Every class, conversation, and connection is made possible through the support of partners, funders, and donors who believe all Texans deserve the opportunity to thrive. If you would like to help expand programs like Health + Healing Hubs, consider making a donation at healthiertexas.org/donate

A special thank you to Charitie and Rising Star Baptist Church for hosting our cohort kickoff celebration and for capturing and sharing photos from this memorable event, and the continued support from Texas Health Community Hope that makes our work in Tarrant County possible!

This project is supported by Texas Health Resources as part of a Texas Health Community Impact grant award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of Texas Health.

06/03/2026

🌟 We're Hiring: Registered Dietitian (Remote Contractor) 🌟

Healthier Texas is looking for a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to provide virtual nutrition counseling through our Wellness Through Nutrition program.

✔ Fully Remote
✔ Flexible Scheduling
✔ Meaningful Client Impact
✔ Focus on Prevention & Wellness
✔ Help Texans Build Healthier Habits

We're seeking a compassionate nutrition professional who is passionate about behavior change, chronic disease prevention, and helping people achieve sustainable wellness goals.

In this role, you'll provide personalized nutrition counseling, support clients in reaching their health goals, and help Texans build healthier habits through evidence-based guidance and ongoing encouragement.

Ideal candidates will have experience in nutrition counseling, strong communication skills, and a commitment to helping individuals make lasting lifestyle changes. Experience with telehealth, preventive wellness, diabetes education, weight management, or working with underserved populations is a plus.

If you're ready to make a difference through accessible, evidence-based nutrition support, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build a healthier Texas for all.

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