New program aims to improve local health outcomes
The Laredo Public Health Department is launching Vida Plena, a program aimed at addressing public health challenges in Laredo, including diabetes and obesity. The program will provide 60 residents with tools and resources to maintain healthier lifestyles over a 60-month period.
The Laredo Public Health Department is launching Vida Plena: Laredo Lifestyle Medicine Consortium in June, a program aimed at addressing public health challenges. The program will serve 60 residents over 60 months, focusing on six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances. Residents will receive personalized consultations, group support sessions, healthy food vouchers, gym memberships, and bilingual educational materials. The program is supported by a $99,480 grant from the Ardmore Foundation. The initiative aims to improve health outcomes, support the reversal and management of chronic diseases, and promote overall well-being. The program's findings are expected to shape future wellness initiatives locally and nationally.
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