Health Education

Ventanilla de Salud (VDS) or Health Window is a collaborative program with the Consulate of Mexico that aims to facilitate access to primary and preventive health services. All of the Community Programs and Events provided by Centro Multicultural La Familia (Centro)
are available in English and Spanish.

About the program

The VDS accompanies families to navigate the health system in the United States, assisting in the elimination of barriers such as language and misinformation.

VDS promotes healthy lifestyles and disease prevention through collaborations and alliances with local and binational health centers and agencies, such as Centro Multicultural La Familia.

Ventanilla de Salud also hosts health fairs, vaccination clinics and resource drives in collaboration with our community partners. For information on upcoming events, follow us on our social media.

Our focus areas

Nutrition

Prevention of Chronic Diseases

Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Physical Activity

Diabetes

Hypertension

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Lung Cancer

Vaccination

Program to stop smoking

Vaccination program

Breast cancer and lung cancer screening

Health and Wellness Radio Program

Medicaid Resources

Can My Immigrant Parents or Immigrant Spouse Get Medicaid?

Immigrants can get Medicaid if they meet eligibility requirements. Medicaid is an individual health insurance program, so if you have Medicaid, you cannot also get it for your spouse or parents.

What Are the Medicaid Eligibility Requirements for Immigrants?

Once immigrants meet residency requirements, eligibility and enrollment works the same as it does for other Medicaid recipients.

How Much Does Medicaid for Immigrants Cost?

Medicaid for immigrants costs vary depending on several factors detailed in the resource.

Recursos de Medicaid para la población inmigrante

Infórmese sobre los requisitos de elegibilidad, las opciones de cobertura y los costos de Medicare para las poblaciones inmigrantes.

General Resources

What Is Assisted Living?

There are different types of long-term residential facilities available to seniors, and each accommodates residents with varying needs.

What Is Memory Care?

Often, individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can receive care safely at home, but as the condition progresses, they may need more serious interventions.

What Is In-Home Care?

In-home care, sometimes known simply as “home care,” is a type of senior support that may allow your loved one to stay in their own home, surrounded by known and familiar people and belongings.

Caregiving Resources

Being a caregiver for your loved one is daunting. These resources can help you manage burnout and finances, and help you educate yourself on your legal options.