From start to finish, the Health Confianza Health Literacy Program
was built through a collaborative effort between the community, health workers, public health professionals, marketing experts, and health literacy specialists. We would like to acknowledge the following for contribution to content and review:
UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Melanie Stone, DrPH, MEd, CHW-I
UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Jason Rosenfeld, DrPH, MPH, CHW-I
UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Marketing Agency
Sergio Alcocer
Rest of the World
Jose Quijano
Rest of the World
Marketing Workgroup
Sandra Zaragoza
Health Confianza
Edward Castillo
Southside Collaborative
Donna Prado
Southside Collaborative
Santos Barrientes
Health Confianza
Maria “Gracie” DeLeon
Health Confianza
Cynthia De La Garza Parker
Health Confianza
Kendra Carpenter
WestCare Texas
Ariel Gomez
South Central Area Health
Education Center (AHEC)
Sophia Martinez
South Central Area Health
Education Center (AHEC)
Dominique Gonzalez
Health Confianza
Benjamin Felipe Mujica
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Sources and References
Browse the source materials and reference links here
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2025). Recommended vaccines for adults
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI)( 2024). Well-woman Chart
Every Stage Health, From the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP.org). The Well child visit: Why go and What to expect
Healthychildren.org. Expectant Parents Encouraged to Visit Pediatrician Before Birth of Baby
Zero to Three. Before Birth: Prenatal Development for Baby, Mom, and Dad
Pathways.Org. When Does Baby Recognize Faces?
American Academy of Pediatrics. Power of playing in early childhood
National Institute of Health. Why Is Sleep Important?
Healthychildren.org. Stages of Adolescence
National Institute of Mental Health. The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
Ten things parents want to know about newborn screening
Milestones Matter: Your Child’s Growth & Development By Age 5
Blood lead levels in children: what parents need to know
Where We Stand: Vitamin D & Iron Supplements for Babies. Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Child Needs Help
Testing for Tuberculosis
Sleep
Health benefits of physical activity for children
The power of play: how fun and games help children thrive
CDC. Recommended vaccines for adults
CDC. Vaccines and immunizations. Vaccines by age
Medline Plus. Health screening for men 18- 39
MyHealthfinder. Doctor visits. Men: Take charge of your health
U.S. Preventive Services. Task Force. Recommendations
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Health Confianza is a community health program that helps people in Bexar County feel more confident about the steps they can take to be healthy. We use health literacy best practices to make it easier for people to understand information and make informed health decisions. Founded in 2021, Health Confianza is based at The University of Texas at San Antonio. By training health professionals and partnering with local organizations, we have engaged thousands of community members to support their well‑being.