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Bastrop County Cares expanded its team in hiring Change Agents, community partners that will support their local communities. Please join us in welcoming (LtoR) Cella Espinoza, Martin Gonzales, Lilly Carreno, Judy Alba, Shawanda Stewart, Andy Esquivel, Matilda Hernandez, and Krissy Voutas! Change Agents (CAs) are trained to help their neighbors find access to the health
Women under 40 in Central Texas now have access to receive free breast cancer screening and diagnostics. Breast Health Initiative chaired by Dr. Linda Ornelas – Wilson understands the importance of education and awareness impact on promoting early detection of breast cancer and increasing access to screening for women in Bastrop County. To detect cancer
Join us to increase awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer and celebrate the generosity of Carlos Liriano and Lost Pines Toyota. Carlos Liriano, owner of Lost Pines Toyota in Bastrop has committed $5,000 to expand breast cancer screening and diagnostics for women under 40. Toyota Corporation is matching the donation with
For Immediate Release – July 11, 2023 Contact: John [email protected] Bastrop – Bastrop County Cares opened applications for a successor to retiring executive director Debbie Bresette. Bresette will retire effective January 2024, ending a seven-year tenure with the organization. Bastrop County Cares (BCC) is seeking a trusted and mission-driven leader who deeply understands community needs to
Women under 40 in Central Texas to receive free breast cancer screening and diagnostics WHAT: Join us to increase awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer and celebrate the generosity of Carlos Liriano and Lost Pines Toyota. Carlos Liriano, Owner of Lost Pines Toyota in Bastrop, has committed $5,000 to expand breast
Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) initiatives in Texas are collaborative efforts that aim to improve the health and well-being of communities by addressing social determinants of health and promoting population health. These initiatives typically involve partnerships between healthcare providers, community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders. The overarching goal of Texas Accountable Communities for Health
Parenting is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Parenting is an incredible journey, filled with ups and downs, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. That’s where the Bluebonnet Trails Parents as Teachers (PAT) program comes in – to lend a helping hand to parents as they navigate the exciting, and sometimes overwhelming,
In May 2023, Bastrop County Cares (BCC) received Preschool Development Grant funds (through the Department of Family and Protective Services Prevention and Early Intervention) and Help Me Grow National to develop a Bastrop County Help Me Grow (HMG) site. Help Me Grow is a model that uses and builds upon existing resources in Bastrop County
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor the women who have made an impact in our lives. But for many families affected by cancer, it can also be a time of sadness and worry. To help prevent this, the Bastrop County Breast Health Initiative is urging women to make a Pinky Promise this
