Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) launched its inaugural Healthy Texan Week which began on Monday, June 10 and continues through Sunday, June 16. The week promotes healthy eating habits and proper nutrition.
HHSC is partnering with community organizations to host nutrition-focused events throughout Texas that will feature cooking demonstrations, recreational activities, and educational materials on health and wellness.
In a proclamation issued on May 29, Governor Greg Abbott stated that promoting wellness at the community level can improve the lives of Texans.
“During Healthy Texan Week and throughout the year, let us all take a proactive role in our health; educate ourselves as best as we can; and support our neighbors, friends, and loved ones along the journey toward holistic wellness,” Abbott stated in the proclamation.
Healthy Texan Week is organized by the HHSC SNAP-Ed program, which helps people optimize their SNAP benefits and teaches them how to prepare and cook healthy meals.
“HHSC recognizes the pivotal role that community engagement plays in enhancing public health outcomes,” said Summer Stringer, associate commissioner of Community Access at HHSC. “Healthy Texan Week embodies out commitment to working hand-in-hand with local organizations and communities to promote nutrition and wellness.”
For more information about Healthy Texan Week, visit goodfoodgoodmove.org.
