Hispanic Physicians Association celebrates at Havana Nights

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HPA is a physicians group aiming to help the Hispanic community through health related service, education, and scholarships.

2012 Health Needs Assessment Overall health fair, increased access to health services needed

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The Austin area Latino community is not receiving access to basic prevention services, although they report good health.

Letter from the GAHCC President to Governor Rick Perry

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Out of concern for the future economic vitality of our great state, as well as the alarming rate of uninsured & underinsured in our state, the GAHCC announces its support for the expansion of the Texas Medicaid program.

3 things you can do right now for better employee engagement

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Did you know that 71% workers in the U.S. are “not engaged” or are “actively disengaged” in their work? Meaning they are emotionally disconnected from their workplaces and are less likely to be productive.

5 ways to motivate yourself to exercise

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By thinking about maintaining a high quality of life for years to come, you are thinking long term and thus you can find the proper amount of motivation to stay active even during times that you feel like giving up. 

Wanted: Hispanic Organ Donors

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Did you know that there are 115,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list? The goal of tresXtres is to increase the number of organ donors within the Hispanic community in Central Texas.

5 eating strategies to survive through the holidays

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It’s that time of the year and that means one thing: holiday parties! Mom smelling up the kitchen with your favorite cooking, the office parties loaded with all kinds of goodies, family gets togethers, and religious festivities make it difficult to stick to a healthy eating plan.

Join Us on the Green!

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The goal of the Austin Subaru GAHCC Foundation Golf Classic is to raise funds to support GAHCC community initiatives, which include HAL, Education, and Health & Wellness. These initiatives make a difference in the civic lives of our community by developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference

Central Health and Austin Business Journal Honors GAHCC as Healthiest Employer of Central Texas

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Tweet Health & Wellness Initiative Promotes Healthy Living in Central Texas Austin, Texas (February 7, 2012) – On February 24, Central Health, along with The Austin Business Journal, will honor The Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GAHCC) for having one of the most outstanding health and wellness programs implemented in Central Texas. The GAHCC’s [...]