National Hispanic Professional Organization Austin Chapter Supports Wellness in the Community – Non-Profit Organization/Relief – Stellar Image, LLC | NewswireToday From: newswiretoday.com

The Austin Chapter of NHPO is hosting a Health Screening Event and Networking Mixer taking place on May 15, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Nuevo Leon at 1501 E 6th St.

This event is open to NHPO members and anyone who is considering joining NHPO with admission of $5. Staff from the American Heart Association (AHA) will provide blood pressure screenings, and will also be available for a question and answer session. Door prizes will also be given.

Cary Duval, Chair of The Austin Hispanic Outreach Taskforce (HOTF) and guest speaker for the evening, will speak about how the HOTF is an integral part to increase knowledge and encourage behavior changes through continual efforts via community channels and trusted sources. The HOTF is a volunteer group responsible for supporting local divisions of the American Heart Association in its efforts to reach the Hispanic communities with life saving cardiovascular and stroke risk recognition, risk reduction and risk avoidance programs in the areas of public education, communication, public policy, fundraising, and patient and professional education.

Major Responsibilities of task force members include:

• Provide leadership and guidance for community outreach strategy
• Assist with the implementation and management of the faith/community-based education program Conozca Su Corazón
• Identify and define effective channels for dissemination of priority programs such as Go Red for Women, START and Alliance for a Healthy Generation
• Assist with the planning and implementation of special community outreach events such as Vestido Rojo, Go Red Sunday and Festival Hispano de la Salud
• Assist with health disparity policy development and advocacy.

“This event gives NHPO an opportunity to partner with AHA and join efforts in educating our Hispanic professionals and community about the importance of taking care of our hearts and how to live a healthy, stress-free life. Inviting the AHA to our event will allow our members a chance to ask questions they may not otherwise ask and hopefully apply what they learn to their day to day lives,” said Debra Figueroa, Austin Chair.

About NHPO (National Hispanic Professional Organization)
NHPO is a networking, non-profit, membership-based organization that provides its members opportunities for self-improvement, professional advancement and personal achievement.

NHPO is one of the fastest growing Hispanic professional organizations in the country, with chapters in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Washington, DC, Chicago, New York, Las Vegas and various other cities.
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