Binational Health Week
The County of Santa Clara's 19th annual Binational Health Week (BHW) 2023
BHW was created in 2001 to raise awareness of and respond to the unique health care challenges of Latinos living in the United States and Canada. Locally, the County of Santa Clara is entering its 19th annual Binational Health Week in 2023. During BHW, partners from a variety of agencies including hospitals, clinics, community-based organizations, and volunteers, join together to host a series of events for Santa Clara County residents. These events have taken place over one week in the past, and BHW has expanded to include events throughout the month of October.
To be responsive to the Latino community health needs and issues of most concern, the BHW Initiative Collaborative committee has selected the following themes for this year’s BHW focus:
- Mental health and managing stress
- COVID recovery and resources
- Health care access, screenings, and preventative care
- Nutrition and diabetes prevention
- Substance use
About BHW
BHW was created in 2001 with the objective of raising awareness and responding to the unique health care challenges of Latinos living in the United States and Canada. Since its inception, BHW has evolved into one of the largest mobilization efforts in the Americas to improve the health and well-being of the underserved Latino population. This has been possible thanks to the leadership of the Secretariats of Health and Foreign Affairs of Mexico, in conjunction with the Health Initiative of the Americas at UC Berkeley, the Secretariats of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and several other Latin American consulates.
BHW promotes community solidarity by bringing together existing resources and thousands of volunteers working together for a common goal. The events are coordinated by the collaboration among Latin American consulates, community, and government agencies from the U.S., Mexico, and other Latin American countries. The purpose of the events is to reach the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people, especially those without medical coverage.
Since the start of BHW in Santa Clara County in 2005, the County of Santa Clara has hosted over 376 community events, administered 25,083 health screenings, and collaborated with over 70 agencies each year. Thanks to the collective efforts of our community partners and community members, we have reached over 528,000 residents and counting.
The success of BHW efforts is due to the collaboration, commitment and support of the many agencies and organizations in the community. Together we can continue to promote the health of our community. Join us in 2023!
For more information, contact Maritza Rodriguez at [email protected].
BHW 2023 events
Check out the confirmed list of 2023 events! Additional event information will be added as it becomes finalized.
Filter Events
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Event is in honor of Binational Health Week and Hispanic Heritage month. Learn about the Santa Teresa Spring and past, present and future families who help shape its community.
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
23 de septiembre de 2023
4 a 7 p.m.
Sitio:
372 Manila Dr., San José, CA 95119
El evento es en honor a la Semana Binacional de la Salud y el mes de la Herencia Hispana. Aprenda sobre Santa Teresa Spring y las familias pasadas, presentes y futuras que ayudan a dar forma a su comunidad.
372 Manila Dr.
San Jose, CA 95119
United States
Saturday, October 7, 2023
The event serves as the official kickoff to Binational Health Week (month) encouraging local residents to prioritize their health during the month of October. This event will bring together over a dozen of agencies and programs providing health information, health screenings, cultural entertainment and more!
Community agencies and programs: register to table or provide screenings or services.
Inauguración de la Semana Binacional de la Salud
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
7 de octubre de 2023
10 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Sitio:
2200 Eastridge Loop, San José, CA 95122
El evento sirve como inicio oficial de la Semana Binacional de Salud (mes) incentivando a los residentes locales a priorizar su salud durante el mes de octubre. ¡Este evento reunirá a más de una docena de agencias y programas que brindarán información de salud, exámenes de salud, entretenimiento cultural y más!
Agencias y programas comunitarios: regístrese para proporcionar examenes o servicios.
2200 Eastridge Loop
San Jose, CA 95122
United States
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Ventanilla de Salud from the Mexican Consulate in San Jose is hosting a flu vaccination clinic, Vaccines are provided by the Santa Clara Mobile Response Team. No appointment is necessary. The flu vaccine is free.
Clínica de vacunación contra la influenza
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
12 de octubre de 2023
9 a.m. a 1 p.m.
Sitio:
302 Enzo Dr #200, San José, CA 95138
La Ventanilla de Salud del Consulado de México en San José está albergando una clínica de vacunación contra la gripe. Las vacunas son proporcionadas por el Equipo Móvil de Respuesta de Santa Clara. No es necesaria cita previa. La vacuna contra la gripe es gratuita.
302 Enzo Dr. #200
San Jose, CA 95138
United States
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Walk to End Alzheimer's: (1 mile or 3 miles.) This is the biggest event to raise funds for research, care and support. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m. Event begins at 9 a.m.
Caminata para acabar con el Alzheimer
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
14 de octubre de 2023
9 a.m. (inscripción de 8 a 9 a.m.)
Sitio:
2305 S. White Rd., San José, CA 95148
Caminata para acabar con el Alzheimer: (1 milla o 3 millas). Este es el evento más grande para recaudar fondos para investigación, atención y apoyo.
2305 S. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95148
United States
Lions Clubs are hosting a FREE Eye Clinic at the Mexican Consulate. Patients will receive a free eye exam, a glaucoma test, and a 1free pair of used donated glasses.
Clínica Ocular León
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
14 de octubre de 2023
9 a.m. a 2 p.m.
Sitio:
302 Enzo Dr #200, San José, CA 95138
Los Clubes de Leones están organizando una Clínica Oftalmológica GRATUITA en el Consulado de México. Los pacientes recibirán gratis un examen de la vista, una prueba de glaucoma y un par de anteojos usados donados gratis.
302 Enzo Dr. #200
San Jose, CA 95138
United States
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy's annual autumn festival, bringing families out to celebrate with a free pumpkin patch, inflatables, live performances, food trucks, and more! This is also a celebration where local organizations and organizational partners unite to make this a free public event.
Calabazas en el Parque
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
14 de octubre de 2023
10 a.m. a 4 p.m.
Sitio:
180 Oz Way, San José, CA 95122
¡El festival anual de otoño de Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, que reúne a las familias para celebrar con un huerto de calabazas gratis, inflables, presentaciones en vivo, camiones de comida y más! Esta es también una celebración en la que organizaciones locales y socios organizacionales se unen para hacer de este un evento público gratuito.
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110
United States
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Health Fair with information for resources and health screenings will be provided.
Mini Feria De Salud
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
21 de octubre de 2023
11 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Sitio:
1003 Lincoln Ave, San José, CA 95125
Se proporcionará una feria de salud con información sobre recursos y exámenes de salud.
1003 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
United States
Friday, October 27, 2023
FREE COVID and flu vaccines, FREE food box distributions, FREE resources, and more. Families are welcome to wear their Halloween costume.
La Plaza de Salud Feria de Recursos
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
27 de octubre de 2023
2 a 5 p.m.
Sitio:
1775 Story Rd. #120, San José, CA 95116
Vacunas GRATUITAS contra el COVID y la gripe, distribuciones GRATUITAS de cajas de alimentos, recursos GRATUITOS y más. Las familias pueden usar su disfraz de Halloween.
1775 Story Road
San Jose, CA 95122
United States
Saturday, October 28, 2023
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
La Caminata Fuera de la Oscuridad
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
28 de octubre de 2023
9 a.m. a 12 p.m.
Sitio:
N. Autumn St., San José, CA 95113
La Caminata Comunitaria Fuera de la Oscuridad es un viaje de recuerdo, esperanza y apoyo. Une a nuestras comunidades y brinda la oportunidad de reconocer las formas en que el suicidio y las condiciones de salud mental han afectado nuestras vidas y las vidas de aquellos que amamos y nos preocupamos.
N. Autumn St
San Jose, CA 95113
United States
Closing event for Binational Health Week Activities in South County. This is a health fair with resources, health screenings, immunizations, and fun activities for the family at 6909 Automall Pkwy., San Jose, CA 95020.
Community agencies and programs: register to table or provide screenings or services.
Evento de Clausura de la Semana Binacional de la Salud
Categoría de evento:
Semana Binacional de Salud
Fecha y hora:
28 de octubre de 2023
10 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Sitio:
6909 Automall Pkwy., San José, CA 95020
Evento de Clausura de Actividades de la Semana Binacional de Salud en el Sur del Condado. Esta es una feria de salud con recursos, exámenes de salud, vacunas y actividades divertidas para la familia.
Agencias y programas comunitarios: regístrese para proporcionar examenes o servicios.
