IMPROVING HEALTH AND

WELLBEING IN THE RGV

Live Better RGV: providing education and outreach to boost the quality of life in our community

Mission of the project

In the Rio Grande Valley, 2 out of every 3 people are either overweight or obese. Live Better RGV wants that to change.

We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of our community members. Our primary goal is to improve the quality of life for members of the RGV community through education and various methods of community outreach. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to access health tips, upcoming events in the community, and occasional giveaways. We look forward to partnering with local businesses, schools, UTRGV, and other local organizations to help achieve our goal of helping people Live Better and healthier lives.

DID YOU KNOW?

Diabetes(2020) from CDC

National Average: 8.2%

Rio Grande Valley (Hidalgo and Cameron County): 13.5%

Hidalgo and Cameron County (RGV): among the highest 2% in the country

Obesity(2019) from CDC

National: 31.4 %

Hidalgo County: 45.4 %

Starr: 27%

Campaigns

Drink Less Sugar

Our Drink Less Sugar posters allow people to see the amount of sugar in commonly consumed beverages. By simply reducing the amount of sugar you ingest via beverages, you can make very positive changes to your overall health. Our goal is to have one of these posters in every school in the Rio Grande Valley

Healthy Food 4 Kids

Our Healthy Food 4 Kids program works to put healthy food directly into the homes of local elementary school students. Introducing children to healthy foods at a young age can increase the likelihood of them adopting healthier eating habits into adulthood.

HELP US, HELP YOU

Live Better RGV is asking for contributions to support our efforts to improve health related lifestyle in the Rio Grande Valley. You can do your part to support our community by following the link to donate below. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all donations will go towards serving our mission of helping our community members live healthier lives. Any donation helps, thank you!

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