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

Our focus areas include: diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, prostate cancer, depression, anxiety, HIV testing, etc.

Diabetes

Hypertension

Breast Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Depression

Anxiety

HIV Testing

Etc.

Medicare Resources

Can My Immigrant Parents or Immigrant Spouse Get Medicare?

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

What Are the Medicare Eligibility Requirements for Immigrants?

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

How Much Does Medicare for Immigrants Cost?

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

Recursos de Medicare 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.