Health Equity

The Health Equity team at YWCA San Antonio works to eliminate health disparities across our communities.

Everyone deserves access to the health services they need to live happy, healthy lives, no matter who they are, where they come from, what language they speak, or where they live.

  • Services include:

    • Breast and cervical cancer screening, including mammography

    • Vaccines for children and adults

    • Mobile medical units providing primary care and other services

    • Senior fitness classes

    • Maternal health clubs for preconception, perinatal, and postpartum women

  • We also support building the health workforce through several efforts

    • Community Health Worker (CHW) education and training

    • Partnerships with Ready to Work to launch people into health careers

    • Hosting internships, practicums, and volunteers

    • Advocacy with policymakers to support funding for CHWs

  • Need help with your health today? Reach out to us at vds@ywcasa.org

We provide low cost and free cervical and breast cancer screenings for those who meet eligibility requirements.

For more information, call (361) 277-9717.

We empower Community Health Workers (CHWs) and doulas with vital knowledge. We offer accessible, bilingual online training in English and Spanish designed to support their professional growth and community impact.

YWCA San Antonio is not training new CHWs at this time, but we do offer continuing education credits.

For a list of FREE continuing education courses, click here.

We provide health education to women throughout their maternal health journey.

Maternal health clubs are designed to increase health literacy, offer guidance and support during pregnancy and postpartum, foster a sense of community, and connect participants to resources.

For more information, call ????.

Providing services at 9 of the 13 senior centers in San Antonio, our classes keep seniors active and connected to community. Classes include Zumba Gold, Fit for Life, Senior Cardio, Tai Chi, Stretch and Tone, Joint Movement, Dance Fit, Aqua Fitness, and more!

Senior Connection serves hundreds of seniors every year. If you or a family member or friend wants to participate, check out this link for the schedule

Ventanilla de Salud (VDS), the Window to Health, is a service provided through the Mexican Consulate. Through this service, we provide health education and service referrals to the San Antonio and South Central Texas immigrant community.

VDS improves access to primary and preventive health services, increases coverage in public insurance, and promotes a culture of health prevention for the entire community. In addition, VDS can provide information on educational, legal, and financial guidance.

For more information:

  • Visit our Revista with this month’s resources and events

  • Call (210) 956-6943

  • Or email us here

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