Binational Health Week (BHW) is an annual week-long series of health-promotion and health-education activities geared toward the most vulnerable and difficult to reach migrants and immigrants from Mexico and Central America, but benefits underserved Latinos regardless of their national origin and their communities of origin. Outside of Santa Cruz County, this year, BHW will take place October 3-17, 2009 in 40 states in the U.S. and 3 provinces in Canada, with the participation of the consular networks of the seven participating countries.

Also, the Mexican states with high rates of migration will be implementing activities. During Binational Health Week, a national campaign will take place to promote awareness among the Latino community on the topics of prevention of addictions, nutrition, prevention of strokes, and living green.

For a complete list of events, click here to view the full brochure.