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Tarrant cooking course looks to empower Spanish-speaking residents to stay healthy
By Ismael M. Belkoura at Fort Worth Report
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
In a kitchen classroom in June at Texas Christian University’s Annie Richardson Bass Building, Spanish-speaking Tarrant County residents learned about the tools they need to keep themselves healthy. These cooking lessons, hosted by Tarrant County Medical Society’s Project Access, converted classroom
Key takeaway These cooking lessons, hosted by Tarrant County Medical Society’s Project Access, converted classroom education to practical learning.
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The Salud en tus Manos cooking course at Texas Christian University is a crucial step in addressing the health disparities faced by Spanish-speaking residents in Tarrant County. With Hispanic adults being more likely to have diabetes and experience food insecurity, initiatives like this can help empower patients to take control of their health. By providing practical cooking lessons and education on healthy eating, the program can help bridge the gap in health outcomes. The fact that attendees like Iris Jauregui are gaining valuable knowledge on nutrition and how to apply it to their daily lives is a testament to the program's potential impact. As the county continues to grapple with issues of health equity, programs like Salud en tus Manos can serve as a model for community-based interventions that prioritize cultural relevance and patient empowerment. The success of this program could have far-reaching implications for the health and wellbeing of Tarrant County's Spanish-speaking population.
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Category: tcu ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? In a kitchen classroom in June at Texas Christian University’s Annie Richardson Bass Building, Spanish-speaking Tarrant County residents learned about the tools they need to keep themselves healthy. These cooking lessons, hosted by Tarrant County Medical Society’s Project Access, converted classroom
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