Health Literacy
The goal of Brazos AHEC Health Literacy is to foster healthy behavior development in individuals, groups, and communities throughout Central Texas. Brazos AHEC works with community representatives to structure activities that will provide useful health and dental education that is beneficial for the immediate community. This information is designed to be used with both adults and children. Brazos AHEC Activities and Presentations Available
Health Fairs
Brazos AHEC participates in community health fairs throughout its service region by invitation. Booth displays are available on various topics including: tobacco prevention and cessation, alcohol prevention, dental hygiene, sex education, and coping with stress. Other topics available upon request. Information is also available in Spanish.
Power of Prevention (POP) Coalition
The goal of the POP coalition is to provide health information and support to assist citizens in adopting positive lifestyle behaviors.
Vision: Positive Lifestyles...Healthy Community.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition (TPPC)
The TPPC strives to create a conglomerate of professionals who are passionate and dedicated to teenage reproductive education in an effort to encourage adolescents to postpone the onset of sexual activity, encourage safe sex practices and reduce the teen pregnancy rate of McLennan County and the surrounding areas. The purpose is not to infringe upon existing community programs, but rather to collaborate to make a greater impact.
Donating Housing Program
Your "home sweet home" can be a "home away from home" for a health career student. Health practitioner students who study in your community need a place to call home. Your home could be that home for one of these students. The students come to your community to study under the direction of practicing health professionals. During their stay, students need a safe, comfortable place to live. If you have a spare bedroom with bathroom and kitchen access, garage apartment, mobile home, or other spare housing arrangements that you can donate, you can help. The students take care of their own living expenses, transportation, and insurance coverage. Student rotations vary in length from four to eight weeks. Experience has shown that hosting a student can be a rewarding experience for both the student and the host. Friendships develop, and helping a student makes a valuable contribution to your community, ultimately providing a positive community experience that encourages students to relocate and practice in our local communities. For more information on the Brazos AHEC Donating Housing Program, please contact the Brazos AHEC office.
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