loader image
Saturday, April 19, 2025
73.4 F
McAllen
We Welcome your Press Release
- Advertisement -

Hidalgo County host Dinner Tonight healthy cooking event for county employees

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

(L-R): Wellness Program Coordinator Diana Huallpa and DHR Health Dr. Melany Castillo.

Mega Doctor News

- Advertisement -

EDINBURG – In an effort to promote health and wellness among county employees, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and the Hidalgo County Wellness Program hosted a Dinner Tonight healthy cooking event on January 23 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.

County employees were treated to three cooking demonstrations by guest chefs County Judge Richard F. Cortez, Pct. 2 Commissioner Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu, and Dr. Melany Castillo from DHR Health. Joining the guest chefs were Wellness Program Coordinator Diana Huallpa and Agrilife County Extension Agent Andrea Valdez, with Pct. 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres serving as the Mistress of Ceremonies during the dinner.

The menu included a three-course meal of Ruby Red Salad for an appetizer, Panhandle Cowboy Steak Salad with Cauliflower-Parsnip Mash for dinner, and Fruit-Topped Angel Food Cake for dessert. As the meals were prepared in front of the audience, the chefs provided nutritional facts and anecdotes about the ingredients being used. Employees were able to sample all of the food being prepared and took home goodie bags that included recipes, cooking utensils, and measuring cups.

- Advertisement -

In between the cooking demonstrations, attendees played a food trivia game and heard powerful testimonials from their fellow county employees. Three employees shared their wellness journey and the obstacles they overcame to achieve their health goals.

The event was sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, the Hidalgo County Wellness Program, and DHR Health, which provided the venue and door prizes.

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

STHS McAllen Officially Launches New Robotic Surgery Program

Mega Doctor News Since its inception, robotic surgery has pushed the limits...

STHS Edinburg Commemorates National Donate Life Month

Mega Doctor News Considered one of the great advances in modern medicine,...

4/16/25 UPDATE: El Paso Public Health Officials Confirm FIVE Additional Measles Cases

Mega Doctor News 4-16-24 UPDATE: The City of El Paso Department of Public...

STHS Welcomes Board-Certified Urology Specialist Dr. Phillip Kim

Mega Doctor News Compared to heart and lung health, people may not fully...
- Advertisement -
×