Pharr Public Health

06/09/2026

Swing into summer for a great cause! ⛳️

Join us at the Full Swing for Men’s Health Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 20th at Tierra Del Sol Golf Course.

Check‑in starts at 7 AM and the tournament kicks off at 8 AM.

Two‑man teams • 9‑hole tournament • Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place!
Registration is online only and closes June 18th.

$40 per team | $20 per person

Don’t wait—secure your spot today! 🏌️‍♂️✨

06/08/2026

Men's health matters.

Join the Pharr Public Health Department for a special Men's Edition of Public Health Pláticas featuring guest speaker Rogelio "Rocky" Flores, FNP, owner of Optimum Men's Health.

Learn about the importance of regular health checkups, testosterone and its effects on men's health, and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

📅 Tuesday, June 16
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 Pharr One Lecture Hall
🍽️ Lunch provided

Take a proactive step toward better health and wellness. Register today and invest in your future.
https://pharr.jotform.com/261093800487055

06/05/2026

Eating Smart & Being Active — and Pharr showed up!

What an incredible turnout for our free nutrition classes this week at the Pharr Memorial Library! It was a packed house and we loved every second of it. A huge thank you to Hidalgo County Health & Human Servicesnfor teaming up with us on this amazing initiative! Together we are making healthy living accessible for everyone in our community.

Don’t forget — classes are every Tuesday & Thursday from 5:30–6:30 PM through June 30th. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s for you. Come learn, grow, and take charge of your health the Pharr Way!

📍 Pharr Memorial Library
121 E Cherokee Ave, Pharr, TX 78577

Healthy starts here. We’ll see you there!

06/05/2026

🚨 With the recent detection of New World screwworm in a 3-week-old bovine in Zavala County, TX, USDA urges residents to contact your veterinarian right away if you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in your animals or herd.

If you see signs of maggot infestations in live or very recently dead wild animals, especially in areas near the U.S./Mexico border, please call 866-4USDA-WS (866-487-3297) to report it to your local USDA Wildlife Services office.

For more information, visit WWW.SCREWWORM.GOV.

06/04/2026

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide — and too many suffer in silence. Know the symptoms, spread awareness, and support change. You are not alone. 💛

06/03/2026

Take a moment to breathe, stretch, and reconnect with nature 🌿💚

Join us for Listen to the Land on June 11, 2026, for an evening of mindful walking, yoga, wellness, and community at the Pharr/Vanguard Academy Nature & Birding Center.
This special event is a collaboration between the Pharr Public Health Department, Pharr Police Department, and Behavioral Health Solutions to promote mental wellness and healthy living in our community.

✨ Free yoga class for the first 30 guests
🎁 Giveaways & prizes
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities

REGISTER FOR YOGA HERE: https://pharr.jotform.com/261305718395057

06/03/2026

Resilience is a skill we can all strengthen. By managing stress, embracing challenges, seeking support, and learning from setbacks, we can build healthier and stronger communities together.

06/02/2026

Ready to make healthier choices and stay active?

Join us TODAY for a FREE Eating Smart, Being Active nutrition classes at the Pharr Memorial Library! Learn practical tips for healthy eating, meal planning, and active living in a fun and supportive environment.

Register HERE: https://tinyurl.com/mpcj7zfp

📅Tuesdays & Thursdays

⏰ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

📍 Pharr Memorial Library

✨Healthy Starts Here✨
We are excited to invite you to our "Eating Smart Being Active”!
This FREE course will help you make healthier food choices, and help you find simple ways to be active this summer!

📅:Starting June 2, 2026- Every Tuesday and Thursday
⏰: 5:30-6:30 PM
📍: Pharr Memorial Library- 121 E Cherokee Ave, Pharr, TX 78577

Invest in yourself, invest in your health!

06/02/2026

🩺 Measles is highly contagious, but it’s preventable. Know the signs: fever, cough, runny nose, Koplik spots, and a spreading rash. If symptoms appear, stay home, avoid contact with others, and contact your healthcare provider before visiting a clinic. Vaccination remains the best protection.

06/02/2026

🌳☕ Coffee & Canopy: Summer Edition is almost here!

Join us NEXT SATURDAY June 13 for a FREE community workshop where Pharr residents can learn tree‑planting tips, enjoy coffee and pastries, and take home a FREE tree care kit... complete with a shovel and a hose!

📍 Jose “Pepe” Salinas Recreation Center
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🔗 Pre‑registration is required

Let’s grow a greener, more beautiful Pharr together! 🌿💚