We are looking for volunteers ages 55 and older for our new program, Heathy Habits Tucson, starting soon! Please contact Sabrina Plattner (plattner@arizona.edu) for more information and to get involved.
We want to recognize the commitment from our community partners - Tufts University's Childhood Obesity 180 Center & the Catalyzing Communities study, Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD), and BeachFleishman - to support the ongoing ZFCPHP efforts to improve health and reduce childhood obesity in the Tucson community.
Growing Girls and Guys After-School Mentorship & Education (GAME) returned for the spring semester in January 2023 at Estes and Quail Run Elementary Schools. This semester, fifth and sixth grade students will learn about media and gender, body image, development and puberty, self-care, and planning for the future. Perhaps the most exciting part of spring is our annual field trip to the University of Arizona! In March, students will explore campus by visiting academic departments, talk to Group Leaders about college, and compete in a fun photo scavenger hunt.
As a taxpayer, you can make a difference in the community by donating your public school tax credit to local schools in need, like Rivera Elementary! For more information or to donate, please call the number below or visit public.susd12.org.
Healthy 2B Me Camp was back in person for Summer 2022 celebrating our 10th anniversary! This year, we returned to Primavera Foundation's Las Abuelitas Community Center in South Tucson to host two weeks of camp for children in the community, led by Nicole Falbo, UArizona interns (Tia Watson, Tricia Tran, Cheryl Nguyen), and volunteers (Tam Nguyen).
AzCPCRN's Vida Plena study concluded on June 16, 2022 in Nogales, Sonora. Although the project and dedicated community partners will continue to empower cancer survivors through workshops to support healthy lifestyle behaviors, the celebration on June 16th honored study participants with music, drinks, food, and a photo exhibition (or "fotonovela") containing Photovoice submissions.
Our very own Sabrina Plattner, M.Ed. was featured on Health Sciences Connect! Read the article to learn more about Sabrina's career, her passion for family and child wellness, and her impact in the community.
March 2022 brought the American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) meeting to Tucson! Over 450 people attended and the University of Arizona and our Center were well-represented. Here are just a few highlights:
This year, it is estimated that more than 16,000 Hispanic men and women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States. Detecting cancer early - before it has spread - increases likelihood of survival. Currently, the American Cancer Society recommends regular screening starting at age 45 through stool tests or visual exams (e.g., colonoscopy). Talk to a doctor to determine which test is right for you!
The summer of 2022 will mark the 10th year of Healthy 2B Me summer camp for kids! Beginning in 2013, ZFCPHP staff and students created this health-themed camp to educate and empower young people in Southern Arizona. Our blend of educational tools and interactive activities has truly made this a unique camp experience for campers and camp staff.
