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- EIN 38-3092194
- (800) 461-8394
- 437 S Texas Blvd Weslaco TX 78596 USA
- www.migranthealth.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Ambulatory & Primary Health Care, Health
Mission:
Using the Promotor(a) model, Migrant Health Promotion provides culturally-appropriate health education and outreach and sustainable community development to farmworker, migrant, border, and/or other underserved or isolated communities throughout the nation. Through increased knowledge and skill building, individuals and families will be empowered to live healthy lives.
Programs: In this program Community Health Worker Doulas provide social support and perinatal health education to at-risk first-time mothers in Cameron County, Texas. The Doulas provide physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and after birth; provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period; and provides breastfeeding support and infant health education throughout the first year of the child's life.