American Heart Month: How Regular Exercise at the Create Healthy Wellness Center Supports Heart Health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but the most effective prevention tools are also the most accessible. Regular physical activity lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol, strengthens the heart muscle, and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. February is American Heart Month, a reminder
Create Healthy Awards $270,000 in Matching Funds to Strengthen Hill Country Nonprofits Through Fuel to the Fire 2025
Create Healthy announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 Fuel to the Fire initiative, a community-driven effort designed to help Hill Country nonprofits strengthen their year-end fundraising and expand the reach of essential local services. Through the initiative, Create Healthy awarded $270,000 in matching funds to 10 nonprofit organizations serving
Create Healthy Announces Over $600,000 in New Grants
In its last round of quarterly grantmaking for 2025, Create Healthy awarded $641,633 to nonprofit organizations serving Gillespie, Blanco, Llano, Mason Counties and Comfort. These investments strengthen early childhood development, food security, youth services, and independent living. “Each Create Healthy grant recipient makes our community healthier and stronger,” said Jayne
Hill Country Health Priorities Identified in Create Healthy’s 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
Create Healthy’s 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) provides a comprehensive look at the health priorities, challenges, and opportunities across the Hill Country. The report, now available online and presented at the Create Healthy Community Summit last month, reflects the collective insight, collaboration, and commitment of local partners, healthcare providers,
Create Healthy Continues Grantmaking to Advance Health and Wellness Across the Hill Country
Create Healthy announces new grants to nonprofit organizations across the Hill Country working to strengthen health, wellness, and family stability. These awards for July through August 2025 reflect Create Healthy’s long-term commitment to support local organizations and projects in behavioral health, early childhood development, healthy living, and health education. All
Create Healthy Offers Thanksgiving and Winter Break Fit Kids Camps
The Create Healthy Wellness Center will once again host its popular Fit Kids Sports & Fitness Camps over school Thanksgiving and winter breaks, offering children ages 5 to 12 safe, fun, and active way to spend the school breaks. “Programs like Fit Kids reflect what Create Healthy is all about
Investing in the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Investing in the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals Access to healthcare in the Hill Country depends on a strong local healthcare workforce — and that starts long before students enter medical school. Through a partnership between Create Healthy and the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, Hill
2025 Fuel to the Fire Grantees Selected: Matching program supports Hill Country nonprofits with year-end fundraising support
Nine Hill Country nonprofit organizations have been selected for the 2025 Create Healthy Fuel to the Fire program. Create Healthy will match up to $25,000 in donations raised by Dec. 31, 2025, for each of the organizations. “Create Healthy exists to support health and wellness in the Hill Country, and
Create Healthy Launches Scholarships for Adult Learners Pursuing Healthcare-Related Education and Professional Development
Create Healthy has launched its Adult Learners Scholarship to support working adults starting, returning to, or continuing healthcare-related education. The program is part of Create Healthy’s ongoing investment to support a healthy, resilient Hill Country through local healthcare workforce development. Adult learners may apply for financial support to pursue degrees,
Building Healthy Foundations Through Play: Mason Elementary Celebrates a New Playground
Healthy communities start with healthy beginnings — and for Create Healthy, that means investing in the earliest years of life. Across the Hill Country, healthy living and early childhood development are two of Create Healthy’s priority areas for giving. It’s about ensuring that every child has the chance to learn,
