Por Tu Familia

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The Por Tu Familia (“For Your Family”) program aims to address risk factors associated with heart disease by promoting the self-management of healthy habits. Por Tu Familia takes a holistic approach in promoting healthy lifestyles in families through emphasis on healthy nutrition and exercise.

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adults & community members served per year

Program Highlights

Structured through the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) curriculum developed by the University of Illinois.

Offered in Spanish and English at NIHHC’s offices, local churches, and other local community centers that are easily accessible and trusted by our community

Any adult or teen is welcome. The program is especially recommended for parents of Healthy Hearts program participants.

Zumba classes or other group fitness activities led by a professional instructor

Lectures on health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity are led by a health care professional

A chef prepares a healthy recipe in each session or a session of reading nutritional labels is facilitated.

Health screenings offered

Pre and post evaluation surveys and health screenings

Participants Learn

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Heart disease

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Blood pressure and stroke

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Cholesterol & Diabetes

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Importance of regular exercise

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Importance of reducing saturated fat, sweets, and salty foods in your daily diet

Program Goals

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Control or manage health-related conditions

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Learn to read nutrition facts labels
Reduce the intake of salt, sugar, and saturated fats

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Make healthy recipes to share with their families

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Increase daily physical activity

Program Results

6%

Increase in confidence in the ability to manage diabetes

32%

Increase in confidence in the ability to prevent type 2 diabetes

19%

Increase in physical activity

12%

Increase in making an effort to lose weight

38%

Increase in making an effort to reduce fat in their diet

15%

Increase in making a effort to reduce caloric intake

Barriers to Health Care that Hispanics Face

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Lack of trust

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Increased rate of underlying conditions among Hispanics

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Lack of linguistic and cultural competence

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Lack of bilingual health providers and education in Spanish

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Lack of access to or knowledge of technology

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Fear about legal issues

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Lack of awareness of services

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Lack of health insurance coverage

Por Tu Familia Recipes

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Sopa de Pavo al Curry

Albondigas de Puerco en Jenjibre

Coles de Bruselas con Tocino, Ajo y Cebollas Chalotas

Ensalada China de Pollo con Salsa de Cacahuate

Carne de Cerdo Crujiente en Harina de Maíz

Curried Chicken Soup

Gingery Pork Meatballs with Noodles

Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad

Cornmeal Crusted Pork

{I was so scared when I got a positive result. Thank you for giving me this important information because now I know what to do to help myself at home and what to do if I feel too sick. I am diabetic and don't want this to get worse.{

{In 2018, I attended NIHHC’s Por Tu Familia program at Monger Elementary School. The first day of the program was my birthday, and since that first session, I have been so inspired that I have taken that day as a gift to start a new lifestyle! I tried a Zumba class, and while I was losing weight, I was having fun! Zumba became my new passion, and I decided to become a Zumba instructor. NIHHC motivated me to change my lifestyle, and now I am the Zumba facilitator for their Por Tu Familia classes. In three years, I have lost 50 pounds, and I feel rejuvenated! Thank you, NIHHC! {

Ana Mondragón

Por Tu Familia Participant/Zumba Instructor

Por Tu Familia Program Partners

Thank you to our partners actively making a difference in the lives of our community members.