Unidos Contra la Diabetes - RGV

09/03/2026

📢 Free Diabetes Education Classes!

Texas A&M Health in McAllen will be offering FREE Diabetes Education Classes during September and October.

Learn valuable tips on managing diabetes, healthy eating, physical activity, and more!

📞 Call 956-668-6300 to learn more and register.

Do you have diabetes? Come to one of our upcoming SEPTEMBER diabetes classes to learn how to manage it! 🥦🏃💪
Register: (956) 668-6300

09/01/2026

📣 Our September Newsletter Is Here!

This month's edition is packed with helpful resources, community updates, and inspiring stories, including:

✅ Healthy Aging Tips
📅 Save the Date for upcoming events
📝 A featured article from UCD CEO Moises Arjona Jr.
🎙️ A brand-new episode of the Unidos Unplugged podcast
👨‍👩‍👧 Childhood Obesity Awareness Month tips and resources

Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay connected with what's happening across our community.

🔗 https://mailchi.mp/ucdrgv/unidos-contra-la-diabetes-september2026-newsletter-18109589

08/25/2026

UCD CEO Moises Arjona Jr. shares a powerful and personal perspective on SNAP, nutrition, and public health. 🛒🍎

💙 In this article, he discusses the connection between ultra-processed foods, sugary beverages, and chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, while also examining Texas’ proposed SNAP Food Restriction Waiver. Through it all, he reflects on his own experiences and relationship with SNAP.

🔗 Click the link to read the full article: https://thehill.com/homenews/6044770-fighting-diabetes-rio-grande-valley/

Moises Arjona, Jr. argues that SNAP policy should restrict the purchase of unhealthy foods to combat rising obesity and diabetes rates, despite a federal court ruling against such restrictions.

08/13/2026

🥗 Join Pharr Public Health for the next Public Health Plática on Healthy Eating!

Learn practical tips for building balanced habits, making smarter food choices, and understanding nutrition labels to support a healthier lifestyle.

📅 August 17
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Pharr One Lecture Hall (1121 E. Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX)

✅ Free event
🍽️ Lunch provided

Bring a friend and take the next step toward healthier living!

08/11/2026

📣 We’re Hosting a Focus Group and Looking for 20 Participants!

Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the San Juan Public Library, located at 1010 S. Standard Ave., San Juan, TX 78589.

💻 Participants MUST bring a laptop or tablet to participate in the focus group. Incentives available! See flyer for details.

✅ Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJ3XJYN

For questions, call 956-733-1061 or email [email protected].

📣 ¡Estamos organizando un Grupo de Enfoque y buscamos 20 participantes!

Acompáñenos el jueves 20 de agosto de 2026, de 2:30 p. m. a 3:30 p. m., en la Biblioteca Pública de San Juan, ubicada en 1010 S. Standard Ave., San Juan, TX 78589.

💻 Los participantes DEBEN traer una computadora portátil (laptop) o una tableta para participar en el grupo de enfoque.
¡Habrá incentivos disponibles! Consulte el volante para más detalles.

✅ Regístrese aquí: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJ3XJYN

Si tiene preguntas, llame al 956-733-1061 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

08/11/2026

💙 Discover the latest coverage of Blue Zones Ignite Rio Grande Valley!

Stay connected with the latest news, community updates, and opportunities to get involved as Blue Zones works alongside communities across the Rio Grande Valley to make healthy choices easier and improve well-being for all.

💙 Join an upcoming Blue Zones Ignite community keynote event and be part of the conversation.

🔗 Learn more and stay up to date:
https://ucdrgv.org/blue-zones-ignite/

08/03/2026

🚨 IT'S HERE! Our August Newsletter Has Arrived! 🚨

Get ready for a month full of inspiration, wellness, and community connections! 💙✨

Inside this month's edition:
🎒 Back-to-School Tips for Families
🥗 A Delicious Healthy Recipe
🎉 Community Activities & Events
🎙️ Brand-New Podcast Episode

Don't miss out on the latest news, resources, and opportunities happening in our community:

https://mailchi.mp/ucdrgv/unidos-contra-la-diabetes-august2026-newsletter-18108941

💫 Stay Informed. Stay Inspired. Stay Connected.

07/31/2026

🌞 Don’t miss the Community Health Fair tomorrow at the McAllen Public Library!

Stop by on Saturday, August 1, 10 AM–1 PM for free screenings, blood donation opportunities, and family‑friendly wellness activities with local health partners. 🩺💙📚

07/28/2026

🎧 Lunch Time Listen! ☀️

The South Texas summer is heating up! Tune in to the latest Unidos Unplugged episode as the UCD Backbone Team shares tips for staying safe, healthy, and cool—from hydration and sun safety to beating the Rio Grande Valley heat.

💧 Stay hydrated. 😎 Stay cool. 🎙️ Tune in today: https://youtu.be/zm8oLwBv1Vw

The South Texas summer is no joke! In this episode of Unidos Unplug...