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Highlights of Recent Grant Awards and Donations Generous financial support from corporations and charitable foundations is funding SBCHC programs that are having lasting and tangible effects for our patients and members of the communities we serve. Here are a few of the recent ones we have received: Bayer/Direct Relief grant award allows SBCHC to extend…

Weeklong Program Provides Experience of Healthcare Professions for Local Highschool Students For a third year in a row, the Spring Branch Leadership Institute (SBLI) will provide a program of expert instruction and meaningful experiences from July 24 to 28, 2023. The weeklong camp will introduce Spring Branch ISD and Cy-Fair ISD high school students to…

SBCHC partners with The Way Home to end youth homelessness The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) chose Spring Branch Community Health Center (SBCHC) as one of eight agencies in Houston to coordinate with The Way Home in a multi-agency effort to address youth and young adult homelessness in the Houston region. The…

SBCHC Walk for Wellness 2023 Brings Together Neighbors and Community Partners Spring Branch Community Health Center enjoyed great success with their latest Walk for Wellness fitness and health fair held Saturday, May 20th at Hollibrook Elementary School. This recurring neighborhood event was another opportunity to engage and educate families in the community about the importance…

Protect Yourself from Summertime Dangers The extreme heat of summer in southeast Texas poses significant risks to our health and wellbeing, especially for the very young, the elderly, and those with special health conditions. Here are some tips to stay safe and healthy when the temperature rises. Risk Factors Although anyone at any time can…

June Is Men’s Health Awareness Month Men’s Health Awareness month is a national observance used to raise awareness about the health and well being of men and boys. During this month of awareness, we encourage men to take control of their health and for families to teach healthy habits throughout childhood to their young boys.…

May Is Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. What is Mental Health? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental illnesses are common health…

  Cooking Classes with Free Food and Supplies Help Patients Learn Healthy Habits On Saturday January 14 at our Hillendahl clinic, SBCHC’s Registered Dietitian Ngan Ly helped patients and neighbors start 2023 fresh with the first cooking class sponsored by The American Heart Association with groceries from  The Common Market. In addition to expert instruction,…

SBCHC Partners with MD Anderson and UTHealth for HPV Vaccination Drives at Local Middle Schools The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center selected SBCHC to implement a novel human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiative to increase the rate of early and completed HPV vaccination throughout West Houston. To implement the grant award, SBCHC is partnering with UTHealth School…

Houston Business Journal Names Dr. Trujillo an Outstanding Head of Diversity Spring Branch Community Health Center is proud to announce that our CEO, Marlen J. Trujillo, PhD, MBA, CHW, received an Outstanding Head of Diversity Award from the Houston Business Journal. This award recognizes Dr. Trujillo’s achievements in displaying leadership, commitment, and motivation in driving…