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10 Ways to Prioritize Your Health While Attending a Conference 
Conferences are exciting opportunities for learning and networking, but they can also make it challenging to maintain our healthy routines. As the Healthier Texas Summit approaches, we’re here with ten strategies to ensure you can make the most of the…
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October 2, 2023

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5 Tips for a Healthier Back to School, Texas Edition
*Written by our Lead Telehealth Coach, Natalie Richardson, sharing valuable insights on improving your health and wellness. Happy back-to-school days! With school back in session, you’re probably getting the hang of the school schedule and getting back in the routine,…
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September 25, 2023

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Join the Conversation: Healthier Texas Summit
Join us at the Healthier Texas Summit, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts, policymakers, and community leaders who share your passion for health and wellness. As a Health Champion, you have the power to make a…
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May 10, 2023

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Setting Yourself Up for Success – Healthy Habit Forming
Setting Yourself Up for Success  Each year many people approach the New Year with hope, goals, and a vision for how they can improve in the coming year. This is also a time to reflect on the previous year and…
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January 6, 2023

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St. Vincent’s House’s Collaboration, Strategy, and Compassion Creates Better Health Outcomes in Galveston
Paula Tobon, Executive Director of St. Vincent’s House in Galveston, Texas, leads through strong partnerships, strategic planning, and a deep passion for her staff and fellow community members. Active in her community, Ms. Tobon serves on several advisory committees within…
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October 19, 2022

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Jamie Williams to Lead It’s Time Texas Towards a Healthier Texas
It’s Time Texas, a statewide non-profit focused on empowering Texas to lead healthier lives through community-focused initiatives, has announced that Jamie Williams will the new CEO starting on August 26, 2022.…
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August 17, 2022

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The 2022 Community Challenge Came at Just the Right Time for Theresa Schoultz
Theresa Schoultz, from San Antonio, Texas, is no newbie to the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. An annual participant and supporter, the retired physical education teacher shared with It’s Time Texas that this year’s Community Challenge looked a little different…
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July 8, 2022

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Collaborative Innovations for Community Health, Meet the Grantee: Galveston County Health District
The Collaborative Innovations for Community health funding is primarily supporting the Galveston County Health District’s HEAL (Healthy Eating, Active Living) program. The main focus of HEAL is to prevent disease as much as possible, instilling healthy habits in children to…
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July 5, 2022

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Collaborative Innovations for Community Health, Meet the Grantee: Fuerza Unida
Through the generosity of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas’ Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant, It’s Time Texas awarded the community-based, San Antonio organization: Fuerza Unida sub-grant funding through the It’s Time Texas Collaborative Innovations for Community Health (CICH)…
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June 28, 2022

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Collaborative Innovations for Community Health, Meet the Grantee: Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market
Through the generosity of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas’ Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant, It’s Time Texas awarded the community-based, Galveston County organization Galveston’s Own Farmers Market sub-grant funding through the It’s Time Texas Collaborative Innovations for Community…
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June 21, 2022

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Collaborative Innovations for Community Health, Meet the Grantee: St. Vincent’s House
Through the generosity of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas’ Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant, It’s Time Texas awarded the community-based, Galveston County organization St. Vincent’s House sub-grant funding through the It’s Time Texas Collaborative Innovations for Community Health…
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June 14, 2022

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Collaborative Innovations for Community Health, Meet the Grantee: CHEF (Culinary Health Education for Families)
  Through the generosity of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas’ Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant, It’s Time Texas awarded the community-based, San Antonio organization CHEF® (Culinary Health Education for Families) sub-grant funding through the It’s Time Texas Collaborative…
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June 8, 2022

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2022 It’s Time Texas Sweet Summer Habits Campaign
  It’s Time Texas is hosting a free, statewide Sweet Summer Habits Campaign to encourage all Texans to kick off summer on the right foot by practicing healthy habits. With a downloadable calendar full of healthy activities, virtual physical activity…
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May 27, 2022

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2022 Healthier Texas Summit: Call for Proposals
*Deadline to submit a proposal is Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. It’s Time Texas and the University of Texas System are now accepting proposals for the 2022 Healthier Texas Summit, occurring October 20-21, 2022. This year’s in-person event…
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May 4, 2022

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It’s Time Texas’ 2022 Regional Workshop Series
The FREE, virtual It’s Time Texas Regional Workshop Series aims to empower local health champions with the skills, knowledge, resources, and connections to improve health within their schools, workplaces, and communities.   Each year, It’s Time Texas targets specific areas…
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April 21, 2022