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Summer Health News!

Summer Health News!

The new issue of Shine! with Health News from Vecino is here in English and Spanish! You’ll find 4 ways to keep kids active and more!

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Talking to children about violence

Talking to children about violence

Sadly, gun violence is more often in the news than we would like. With the recent event at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, it can be a scary time for both adults and children. Counting on the support of relatives, family, and community helpers can make difficult times more...

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Young Vecino donor inspires others to give

Young Vecino donor inspires others to give

Why did an 8-year-old from New Jersey decide to donate his pocket money to a community health center in Houston?  The answer is found in the unlikely bond between a young boy named Jordan and his friend Dr. Susan Miller. Theirs is a story that teaches us all the...

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Stay safe! Masks required at Vecino clinics

Stay safe! Masks required at Vecino clinics

Even though the statewide requirement to wear a mask in public is ending in Texas, COVID-19 is still spreading. That's why we encourage everyone to keep wearing a mask when in public, continue to practice social distancing, and make handwashing a frequent habit. The...

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Vecino Health Centers welcomes Dr. Irma Tamayo

Vecino Health Centers welcomes Dr. Irma Tamayo

After finishing her family medicine residency at Vecino's Denver Harbor Family Clinic, Dr. Tamayo returns as a staff physician to the clinic that "feels like home." For Dr. Irma Tamayo, Vecino's newest family medicine physician, Vecino's Denver Harbor Family Health...

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