The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network hosted the 2026 Biennial Summit, highlighting emerging tobacco and vaping trends, prevention strategies, and 25 years of El Paso’s smoke-free ordinance! #InvestingInHealth #SmokeFreePasodelNorte
Welcoming our new Diabetes Prevention and Management grantees! 💙 The PdNHF invested $3,307,746 in grants to 24 organizations and programs to expand diabetes prevention, screening, education and management across the Paso del Norte region. Learn more bit.ly/4i1wjNr
Happy National Boss’s Day to our CEO, Tracy J. Yellen! Thank you for your leadership and dedication to advancing health, growing philanthropy, and strengthening communities across the Paso del Norte region. #NationalBossDay
Please join us in wishing Juanita Galaviz, Paso del Norte Health Foundation Program Administrator, a happy work anniversary! 🎉
#Throwback! 🎶 Remember “Walk El Paso Walk”? Launched in 1998, this $2.5M initiative encouraged residents to get moving and inspired walking programs across the Paso del Norte region! 👟
Explore our history: pdnhf.org/about/our-history #InvestingInHealth
On World Mental Health Day, we recognize the importance of mental health awareness, acceptance, and access to care.
Through Think.Change and the El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium, we continue investing in our community’s health. Learn more: pdnhf.org
A look at the past, present, and future of El Paso’s Smoke Free Ordinance. Dr. Michael Kelly and Sandra Day joined @KVIA to discuss 25 years of progress and the continued work of A Smoke Free Paso del Norte.
Watch: bit.ly/4yxBSJj
Tracy J. Yellen, CEO of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation, was presented with UTEP’s prestigious Gold Nugget Award for the College of Liberal Arts, recognizing her leadership, service, and lasting impact on our community.
The PdNHF is launching Healthy Aging, a new initiative designed to help people prepare for and navigate the changes that come with aging while supporting their health, independence, and quality of life.
Learn more at pdnhf.org. #HealthyAging #InvestingInHealth
Celebrating 31 years of investing in health! 🎉 Happy Birthday, Paso del Norte Health Foundation! Here’s to 31 years of working together for a healthier Paso del Norte region. ❤️
#InvestingInHealth #31Years #HappyBirthday
Celebrating 25 years of a healthier, smoke-free El Paso! 🫁
El Paso County recently recognized the 25th anniversary of the Smoke Free Ordinance with a proclamation celebrating the community-wide efforts that helped create healthier public spaces across our region.
Happy first day of fall! 🍂 We’re looking forward to cooler days and the beautiful fall foliage that surrounds parts of the Paso del Norte Trail. What better way to welcome the season than with a walk, run, or bike ride along the PdN Trail?
Our 2025 Annual Report highlights another year of growth, stewardship, and investment, building on the PdNHF’s 30-year legacy in the region. It is a supporting organization of the PdNCF and works with the Fundación PdN a Juárez-based nonprofit. Visit pdnhf.org
Celebrating 27 years of leadership and service! 🎉
We’re proud to recognize Dr. Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs, for 27 years with the PdNHF.
Thank you, Dr. Kelly, for helping us invest in the health of our region! 👏
#InvestingInHealth #WorkAnniversary
Questions about our Healthy Kids funding opportunities? We have answers! 🔎
The PdNHF is accepting LOIs for:
🚴 Out-of-school time opportunities for disconnected youth
💻 Policy research supporting Healthy Kids goals
LOIs are due Sept. 30. Visit: pdnhf.org.
Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the bravery and service of first responders.
We recognize the strength of communities that come together in times of hardship.
We remember. We honor. We come together. 🇺🇸
#September11 #NeverForget
The leaders of tomorrow! 🎓💙
PdNHF grantee OPI A.C. celebrated 250 kids and teens graduating from a program funded by our Healthy Kids initiative. Congratulations to all the graduates!
#HealthyKids #InvestingInHealth
Strengthen your nonprofit board skills with the PdN Board Training Program, offered by the PdNHF and United Way of El Paso County. 💪
Join our first Lunch & Learn:
📅 Sept. 8 | 11:20 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Stanton Tower Auditorium
Learn more: pdnboard.org
Celebrating 25 years of El Paso’s Smoke Free Ordinance! 🫁 Passed in 2001, El Paso became the first city in Texas to adopt a Smoke Free Ordinance of its kind. Today, regional partners continue building on this milestone to create a healthier Paso del Norte.
Regional leaders gathered at the 2026 Border Health Innovation Summit to discuss expanding access to care, retaining health care talent, & strengthening our region. PdNHF CEO Tracy Yellen moderated the conversation with Jacob Cintron & Rep. Mary E. González. #InvestingInHealth

































