30 Days of Wellness at the neighborhood health center in Las Vegas Trail
The fifth and final week of our 30 Days of Wellness events at the neighborhood health center in Las Vegas Trail was filled with education and community.
For the last week, Cook Children’s Center for Community Health provided mindfulness games and stress-relief techniques for kids, job training and oral health tips with free dental-care kits and cavity-prevention demostrations. KERA shared their family resources with children and parents. JPS shared QPR training, workforce development and lactation education. Friday focused on vehicle safety with Cook Children’s Center for Community Health, JPS Community Outreach & Education and JPS Trauma Injury Prevention. There was booster seat education and sign-ups for free car seat checks, car seat education and installation with a certified child passenger safety technician and motor vehicle crash prevention.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for these past 30 days! Keep an eye out for more events to come in the future!
This fourth week of our 30 Days of Wellness events at the neighborhood health center in Las Vegas Trail was full of fun!
Cook Children’s Center for Community Health shared activity dice games and easy 5210+ lessons. JPS stopped by to give lactation education and a behavioral health overview. Cook Children’s, JPS Health Network, TCC, and Workforce Solutions provided on-site job training information, registration, and answered any questions. The Demo Kitchen held its second nutrition class with practical meal ideas for picky eaters and growing appetites. We had more guided walk-throughs of the facility for local agencies to learn how to collaborate for community care. The week ended with JPS’s Connection Program Engagement and Cook Children’s Health Plan Engagement Table.
We had lots of smiling faces at our third week of our 30 Days of Wellness events at the neighborhood health center in Las Vegas Trail!
To kick off the week, The Parenting Center shared tips on discipline, positive communication and stress management while KERA Family Resources offered their services for kids and parents. JPS Connections program explained their financial resources and JPS Women’s Services provided support for breastfeeding families. The American Heart Association stopped by with lifestyle coaching to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. Cook Children’s Center for Community Health brought fun fitness stations for every age and ability. Wednesday focused on poison prevention with Cook Children’s Center for Community Health and poison education with North Texas Poison Center. Jacob’s Journey stopped by to distribute naloxone as well. The Demonstration Kitchen hosted its first infant nutrition class alongside Mother’s Milk Bank.
The week wrapped up with CHAMP Texas having peer-led discussions and referral information. Cook Children’s, JPS Health Network, TCC, and Workforce Solutions had on-site job training information, registration, and answered questions. JPS Community Outreach provided information on behavioral health service lines, programs, and clinic locations. Cook Children’s Center for Community Health had several nutrition booths providing information on growing healthy foods, making healthy snacks, and promoting healthy development in your family.
We loved having our second week of our 30 Days of Wellness events at the neighborhood health center in Las Vegas Trail! It was the first full week of events and we were thrilled to see so many new faces stop by.
To celebrate the first week of school, the NHC Demo Kitchen invited kids to create quick, nutritious treats they can make at home for an after school snack. Cook Children’s Center for Community Health had multiple events throughout the week covering various topics such as asthma action plan basics for kids, safe sleep education, infant resources and parenting tools for communication, routines and resilience. JPS also hosted several events about their Connection Program, behavioral health services, diabetes education as well as lactation education. My Health My Resources (MHMR) shared early-childhood development screening and support referrals. Lastly, Cook Children’s had art projects that teach kids to identify and express emotions and support coping skills.
This week kicked off the first few days of our 30 Days of Wellness events at the neighborhood health center in Las Vegas Trail! Volunteers from the Parent Pass phone app stopped by to explain how to navigate the app and share about all the local events and opportunities in the area. Cook Children’s Center for Community Health’s “Aim for Safety” initiative leaders and the JPS Trauma department shared hands-on firearm safety knowledge and safe storage resources. The Fort Worth Police Department demonstrated child-proofing essentials and gave tips to secure your home. It was a successful first three days and we are looking forward to more!
Join us for a full month of free wellness activities, education and family-friendly celebrations designed to help our community thrive. Every weekday (Aug. 6 - Sept. 5), you’ll find hands-on demos, health screenings, safety workshops, nutrition classes and more, all hosted by Cook Children’s and trusted local partners. No registration is required unless noted.
When: Aug. 6 – Sept. 5, 2025
Where: The neighborhood health center in Las Vegas Trail
2800 S. Cherry Lane, Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76116
Date | Time | Event/Program | Description |
Wednesday, | 9 a.m. – Noon | Parent Pass | Access the Parent Pass phone app to learn about all the local events in the area. |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Community Partner Tours | Guided walk-throughs of the facility for local agencies to learn how to collaborate for community care. | |
Thursday, | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Lifeguard Your Child | Life jacket education, connections to swim lessons and resources for pool, open water and bath tub safety. |
Friday, | 9 a.m. – Noon | Aim for Safety | Hands-on firearm safety and safe storage resources. |
9 a.m. – Noon | Home Safety | Officers demonstrate child-proofing essentials and tips to secure your home. | |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Firearm Safety and Storage | A JPS team member will be providing information on fall prevention, safe firearm storage and gun safety, coping with trauma, and resources for intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV). | |
Monday, | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Managing Childhood Asthma | Asthma action plan basics for kids. |
Tuesday, | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Connection Program Education | JPS Health Network offers financial assistance with our JPS Connection Program, a team member will be onsite providing resources. |
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Health Plan Application Help | One-on-one assistance completing Medicaid/CHIP forms. | |
9 a.m. – Noon | Safe Baby Sleep | Safe sleep resources and education to keep babies safe. | |
9 a.m. – Noon | Help Me Grow | Early-childhood development screening and support referrals. | |
3 – 5 p.m. | After School Snack Adventures | Kids create quick, nutritious treats they can make at home. | |
Wednesday, | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | JPS Connections | JPS Health Network offers financial assistance with our JPS Connection Program. A team member will be onsite to answer questions and provide resources. |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lactation Education | By working together, we can better support and care for breastfeeding families. A JPS team member will be onsite providing education over JPS Lactation services. | |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Behavioral Health Overview | A JPS team member will be onsite to provide information on behavior health service lines, programs, clinic locations, as well as an opportunity to answer questions. | |
Thursday, | 10 – 11 a.m. | Diabetes 101 | Learn all about diabetes. Learn how healthy eating, physical activity and reducing risk can keep diabetics as healthy as possible. |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lactation Education | By working together, we can better support and care for breastfeeding families. A JPS team member will be onsite providing education over JPS Lactation services. | |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Building Strong Families | Practical parenting tools for communication, routines and resilience. | |
Noon – 3 p.m. | Build-a-Bridge/Diaper Hub/Medical Files | Diaper resources, organize medical records and connect to resources. | |
Friday, | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Connection Program Engagement | JPS Health Network offers financial assistance with our JPS Connection Program, a team member will be onsite providing resources. |
9 a.m. – Noon | Health Plan Engagement Table | Drop-in Q&A about Medicaid & CHIP benefits, renewals and provider networks. | |
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Children’s Feelings Are a Work of Art | Creative art projects that teach kids to identify and express emotions and support coping skills. | |
Monday, | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Parenting Essentials | Tips on discipline, positive communication and stress management. Sign up for future classes. |
10 a.m. – Noon | KERA Family Resources | KERA offers resources for kids and parents. | |
Tuesday, | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Health Plan Application Help | Drop-in application help for Medicaid & CHIP benefits. |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | JPS Connections | JPS Health Network offers financial assistance with our JPS Connection Program. A team member will be onsite to answer questions and provide resources. | |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lactation Education | By working together, we can better support and care for breastfeeding families. A JPS team member will be onsite providing education over JPS Lactation services. | |
9 a.m. – Noon | Target Type 2 Diabetes Program | Lifestyle coaching to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. | |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Keep Moving! | Fun fitness stations for every age and ability. | |
Wednesday, | 9 a.m. – Noon | Poison Prevention | Safe storage. Safe dosing. Safe disposal. |
9 a.m. – Noon | Poison Center Education | Learn when and why to call Poison Center and sign up for education sessions. | |
9 a.m. – Noon | Naloxone Distribution | Learn about naloxone. | |
9 a.m. – Noon | Stay on Track | Substance-abuse prevention activities for youth. | |
10 – 11:30 a.m. | Nourishing Beginnings: Infant Nutrition | Caregivers learn to prepare first foods and recognize feeding cues. | |
1 – 3 p.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. | |
Thursday, | 9 a.m. - Noon 1 – 3 p.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. |
10 a.m. – Noon | Mental Health Support Resources | Peer-led discussions and referral information. | |
10 a.m. – Noon | Behavioral Health Engagement | A JPS team member will be onsite to provide information on behavior health service lines, programs, and clinic locations. | |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Growing Healthy Foods | Seed-starting demos and take-home container-garden kits. | |
Noon – 3 p.m. | Build-a-Bridge: Healthy Development | Developmental milestones and free early-learning materials. | |
Friday, | 9 a.m. - Noon 1 – 3 p.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. |
9 a.m. – Noon | Health Plan Engagement Table | Drop-in Q&A about Medicaid & CHIP benefits, renewals and provider networks. | |
10 a.m. – Noon | Connection Program Engagement | JPS Health Network offers financial assistance with our JPS Connection Program, a team member will be onsite providing resources. | |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Making Healthy Snacks | Learn about Go-Slow-Whoa foods and how to prep a health snacks. | |
Monday, | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Get Outside! | Activity Dice games and easy 5210+ lessons. |
Tuesday, | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Health Plan Application Help | Drop-in application help for Medicaid & CHIP benefits. |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lactation Education | By working together, we can better support and care for breastfeeding families. A JPS team member will be onsite providing education over JPS Lactation services. | |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Behavioral Health Overview | A JPS team member will be onsite to provide information on behavior health service lines, programs, clinic locations, as well as an opportunity to answer questions. | |
Wednesday, | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. |
10 – 11:30 a.m. | Nourishing Beginnings: Toddler Nutrition | Practical meal ideas for picky eaters and growing appetites. | |
Thursday, | 9 a.m. - Noon 1 – 3 p.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Community Partner Tours | Guided walk-throughs of the facility for local agencies to learn how to collaborate for community care. | |
Friday, | 9 a.m. - Noon 1 – 3 p.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. |
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Connection Program Engagement | JPS Health Network offers financial assistance with our JPS Connection Program, a team member will be onsite providing resources. | |
9 a.m. – Noon | Health Plan Engagement Table | Drop-in Q&A about Medicaid & CHIP benefits, renewals and provider networks. | |
Tuesday, | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Health Plan Application Help | Drop-in application help for Medicaid & CHIP benefits. |
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lactation Education | By working together, we can better support and care for breastfeeding families. A JPS team member will be onsite providing education over JPS Lactation services. | |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Behavioral Health Overview / QPR Training Sign-Up | A JPS team member will be onsite to provide information on behavior health programs. Community members can also sign up for QPR training, which is a suicide prevention program that teaches how to Question, Persuade, and Refer. | |
Wednesday, | 10 a.m. – Noon | KERA Family Resources | KERA offers resources for kids and parents. |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Be Kind to Your Mind | Mindfulness games and stress-relief techniques for kids. | |
Thursday, | 9 a.m. - Noon 1 – 3 p.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Oral Health | Free dental-care kits and cavity-prevention demos. | |
Friday, | 9 a.m. - Noon 1 – 3 p.m. | Workforce Development | Ready to start your career in health care? On-site job training information, registration, and answer any questions you have. |
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Health Plan Engagement Table (Cook Children’s Health Plan) | Drop-in Q&A about Medicaid & CHIP benefits, renewals and provider networks. | |
10 a.m. – Noon | Vehicle Safety | Booster seat education and sign-ups for free car seat checks at LVT NHC. | |
10 a.m. – Noon | Car Seat Safety | Learn how to safely use and install a car seat. A certified child passenger safety technician will be onsite to answer questions and provide resources. | |
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Motor Vehicle Crash Prevention | A JPS team member will be providing information on fall prevention, motor vehicle crash (MVC) prevention, coping with trauma, and resources for intimate partner violence (IPV) and domestic violence (DV). |
