February - March 2010
Metro Health Online | Dr. Guerra's Corner | Calendar of Events | News Releases
Welcome to the First 2010 Edition of Health e-News!
It's a brand new year and the second decade of the new millinneum! How about a new, Texas-sized commitment to make San Antonio and Bexar County one of the healthiest communities in the nation?
Metro Health will be there with you along the journey - sometimes leading the way through new initiatives, projects or recommendations. At other times, San Antonio's public health team will link arm-in-arm with you as a partner lending our special expertise and guidance.
You'll notice the different roles we play as you peruse this first issue of the 2010 edition of Health e-News. From our leadership in response to the novel H1N1 flu pandemic to our many partnerships varying on issues such as pediatric oral health, childhood obesity and teen pregnancy, your public health team is here to protect your safety and improve your quality of life.
To this end, check out one of our award-winning health programs in Dr. Guerra's Corner (see link above). Also, in this issue, don't miss our featured employee of the month. All of our team members bring unique skills and passion to their public service roles and Rico Ripley is inspiring with his commitment to San Antonio, Bexar County, and our country.
As always, we want to hear from you. Let us know what you think of Health e-News. And, many blessings for the new year and decade from your public health team...!
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half hour and finishes with pushups and sit-ups. On occasion, he gathers friends, family, and co-workers together for a friendly pick-up game of basketball! Councilman Medina encourages residents to participate in fun, physical activities!
More about
Our Vision
Optimal health for our communities and our environmentOur Mission
Provide leadership and services for San Antonio and Bexar County to
prevent illness and injury, promote healthy behaviors, and
protect against health hazards.
In the Community
Metro Health partnered with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center for a blood drive to help save lives with the gift of life. On December 28, 2009, and January 4, 2010, Metro Health team members and other City of San Antonio employees rolled up their sleeves and donated 63 units of blood.
Featured Employee
Maurico (Rico) Ripley is a Sanitarian with Metro Health's Food and
Environmental Health Division. He is currently deployed to the Middle East.
Meet Rico...
Did you know...?
An accurate Census count is critical for funding public health programs and initiatives? Federal funding for areas such as immunizations and others are directly tied to the population count.
For more information on the Census and its expected delivery, click here.
In the News
Syphilis rates rising. Read more...
New food handler's law in effect.
Watch the video...
Snapshots
of Health
Teens participating in the 'ME NOW... baby later' media campaign join District 2 Councilwoman Ivy Taylor for the campaign's launch at Regal Cielo Vista 18 Theaters.
Click here for more info.
Healthy Link
Wear your favorite red dress, tie, shirt or pin to show your support for women's heart disease awareness.
Then, keep heart disease awareness in mind for the remainder of February, which is
American Heart Month.
The Artwork
In 2007, the Steps to a Healthier San Antonio Program (Steps-SA), in
collaboration with San Antonio ISD and the Southwest School of Art and
Craft, presented "A Healthy Community Through the Eyes of a Child" in
which children from local schools expressed their creative vision of
health
concerns and issues affecting their community through the use
of art.