AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health
Lilian Mezquida, M.S.
County Extension Agent – Family & Community Health
Oversees a wide array of programs that offer practical information for families raising children, eating well, managing life’s challenges and staying healthy. Programs include: Strengthening Families-Parenting, Youth Development, character education, leadership, Communication Skills; Health Diabetes Management, Cancer Awareness, Nutrition Education, and Emergency Preparedness
Available Programs in Cameron County
Step Up, Scale Down
- Step Up Scale Down is a 12-week online weight loss and wellness program, promoting healthy weight loss and lifestyle habits based on USDA guidelines and research.
- Class held locally, twice per week
- Participants must register with the Cameron County Extension Office
- Learn more about the program here
Strong People, Strong Bodies
- StrongPeople Strong Bodies is a community-based strength training program aimed at midlife and older individuals.
- Class held locally, twice per week
- Participants must register with the Cameron County Extension Office
- Learn more about the program here
Cooking Well With Diabetes
- Cooking Well With Diabetes takes a closer look at foods and recipes to help us make small changes that better our health. The four lessons give tips on planning, shopping, and prepping meals that add balance to our eating, while allowing flexibility to enjoy our favorites.
- Class held locally, twice per week
- Participants must register with the Cameron County Extension Office
- Learn more about the program here
- Click here for the online version of the course
Cooking Well With High Blood Pressure
- Cooking Well for a Healthy Blood Pressure is a program designed to prevent and manage high blood pressure through healthy eating and lifestyle changes.
- Class held locally, twice per week
- Participants must register with the Cameron County Extension Office
- Learn more about the program here
Food Handlers Certification
- Class available upon request
- Participants must register with the Cameron County Extension Office
- Click here for the online version of the course – ENGLISH
- Click here for the online version of the course – SPANISH
Adult Anger Management
- Class available upon request
- Participants must register with the Cameron County Extension Office
Cooking Well Exploring Cultures
- Cooking Well Exploring Cultures aims to educate participants on nutrition, food safety, and healthy cooking techniques via interest in cultural cuisine.
- Learn more about the program here
- Click here for the online version of the course