HIA has focused efforts in 4 of California's regions with high percentages of Mexican migrants and immigrants. These regions include Imperial, Monterey, San Diego, and Tulare counties. The regional offices are responsible for establishing and coordinating health education and health promotion activities in the various counties, and building collaboration among key local stakeholders from various health agencies including community clinics, UC programs, hometown associations, and nonprofit organizations.

Liliana Osorio Border Region Manager 3851 Rosecrans St. PO Box 85524, MS P511B San Diego, CA 92138-5524 Tel: 619-692-5504 Fax: 619-692-8821	Sandra Escudero Tulare County Regional Coordinator 801 W. Center St. Visalia, CA 93291 Tel: 559-737-4761 Fax: 559-734-1247
Sandra V. Orozco Monterey County Regional Coordinator Natividad Medical Center CHAMACOS Field Office 1441 Constitution Blvd Salinas, CA 93906 831-435-9406	Araceli Gaines Imperial County Regional Coordinator Health Initiative of the Americas UC Berkeley, School of Public Health 900 Main Street Brawley, CA 92227 Tel: 760-344-6471 x150 Fax: 760-344-8410

Binational Health Week

This year, the Ninth BHW will take place October 3-15, 2009 in 40 states in the U.S. and 3 provinces in Canada, with the participation of the consular networks of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Additionally, during BHW five national campaigns will be implemented to promote awareness among the underserved Latino community on H1N1 Influenza, Prevention of Addictions, Nutrition, Prevention of Strokes, and Living Green.
More information about BHW events

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