NEWS AND UPDATES
This is what El Centro is doing...
One client came to my office with a few different health problems that she wanted assistance with. She was dealing with high blood pressure, obesity, was also a heavy smoker. When I learned she was a smoker, I asked her if she would like to quit smoking. She said yes, but that she didn't know how. I directed her to call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Now, after working with them, she is tobacco free! In regards to the high blood pressure and obesity, I referred her to Urban Indian and after working with them, she is getting much healthier and has already lost 40 pounds.
The second client who came for help was an alcoholic and a smoker. She was also diabetic and depressed. As with client one, I asked her if she would like to quit cigarettes. I informed her of the benefits such as being, and feeling, much healthier. She agreed and I gave her the 1-800-QUIT-NOW number. Now, she is working on decreasing her smoking. I also referred her to Alcoholics Anonymous and now she is sober! She is currently going to my Zumba class, and I also referred her to Urban Indian. Now, they are helping her control her diabetes and diet, and she is able to get exercise at Zumba.
By Veronica Fleharty - Health Coordinator
For us to continue helping people to get healthier we need your help! On May 18th, El Centro will be participating in Give to Lincoln Day once again!
El Centro’s mission is to empower Latino families to achieve self-sufficiency, self-determination, and personal growth through the provision of high quality bilingual educational, social, and health services; and to continue all this work we need your help!
It is very easy to donate. You just need to click on the link below:
https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofit.html?id=el_centro_de_las_americas_1
You can donate any amount that fits your budget starting at $10. The online donations starts on May 1st,
Thank you for your support!
The second client who came for help was an alcoholic and a smoker. She was also diabetic and depressed. As with client one, I asked her if she would like to quit cigarettes. I informed her of the benefits such as being, and feeling, much healthier. She agreed and I gave her the 1-800-QUIT-NOW number. Now, she is working on decreasing her smoking. I also referred her to Alcoholics Anonymous and now she is sober! She is currently going to my Zumba class, and I also referred her to Urban Indian. Now, they are helping her control her diabetes and diet, and she is able to get exercise at Zumba.
By Veronica Fleharty - Health Coordinator
For us to continue helping people to get healthier we need your help! On May 18th, El Centro will be participating in Give to Lincoln Day once again!
El Centro’s mission is to empower Latino families to achieve self-sufficiency, self-determination, and personal growth through the provision of high quality bilingual educational, social, and health services; and to continue all this work we need your help!
It is very easy to donate. You just need to click on the link below:
https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofit.html?id=el_centro_de_las_americas_1
You can donate any amount that fits your budget starting at $10. The online donations starts on May 1st,
Thank you for your support!
