Bridging Hearts and Health for Diabetes Awareness
Unidos Contra la Diabetes (UCD) invites you to join us for 2026 Unidos en Salud, a community-centered conference dedicated to advancing diabetes awareness, strengthening partnerships, and exploring innovative approaches to improve health outcomes in the Rio Grande Valley.
This year’s event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators, advocates, students, and local leaders for meaningful conversations and shared learning experiences focused on creating healthier communities. Through presentations, collaboration, and resource sharing, attendees will gain valuable insight into the ongoing efforts shaping diabetes prevention and wellness across our region.
Event Details
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM CST
📍 Location: Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance
🏢 Address: 118 Paseo Del Prado Edinburg, TX 78539
What to Expect
✅ Engaging sessions led by healthcare and community leaders
✅ Discussions on prevention, education, and community wellness
✅ Opportunities to connect with organizations and partners across the region
✅ Access to resources, tools, and information that support healthier living
✅ Highlights of collaborative efforts making an impact in the Rio Grande Valley
Who Should Attend
Healthcare professionals, Community Health Workers, educators, nonprofit organizations, students, community advocates, local leaders, and anyone interested in supporting healthier futures for the Rio Grande Valley.
Building a Stronger, Healthier Community Together
2026 Unidos en Salud is an opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen the partnerships that continue driving change throughout our communities. Together, we can continue fostering awareness, encouraging healthier choices, and supporting efforts that create lasting impact for future generations.
Be Part of the Impact
Your support helps make Unidos en Salud possible. Donations contribute to conference programming, educational materials, community engagement efforts, and opportunities that help expand diabetes awareness and prevention initiatives across the Rio Grande Valley. Every contribution helps strengthen our collective impact and supports a healthier future for our communities.
Conference Exhibitor
Unidos Contra la Diabetes invites your organization to exhibit at our annual conference focused on diabetes prevention, education, and health equity in the Rio Grande Valley. Join us in advancing diabetes awareness & prevention in our community.
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: November 12, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM CST
📍 Location: Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance
This event brings together a diverse network of:
- Physicians & healthcare providers
- Nurses & pharmacists
- Community Health Workers (CHWs)
- Public health professionals
- Nonprofit leaders & community advocates
Why Exhibit?
- Connect directly with healthcare professionals and community leaders
- Share your resources, services, and innovations
- Build relationships in a high-impact, high-need region
- Increase visibility within the Rio Grande Valley healthcare community
Health Fair Exhibitor
Dia-BEAT-it Health Fair is dedicated to raising awareness about the risk of diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, and encouraging people to assess their risk and take preventive actions. Unidos Contra La Diabetes is inviting you to participate.
Event Details:
🗓️ Date: November 10, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM- Noon CST
📍 Location: South Texas College Mid Valley Campus
🏢 Address: 400 N. Border Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 (Pavilion)
What to Expect:
✅ Informative presentations on diabetes prevention, risk factors and diabetes management
✅ Preventative screenings
✅ Networking opportunities with health advocates and organizations
✅ Resources and materials to support healthy living
We ask that you provide health and wellness attractions like health screenings and/or awareness/educational materials.
Event Title Sponsor
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, is a pioneer in biotechnology committed to improving the lives of people through innovative science and strong community partnerships. With a focus on advancing health equity, Genentech supports initiatives that promote diabetes prevention, early detection, and management. We are grateful for their sponsorship, which helps expand access to vital health knowledge and drive positive change in our communities.
We are proud to recognize DHR Health as the 2026 Venue Sponsor for Unidos en Salud: Bridging Hearts and Health for Diabetes Awareness. Their continued commitment to community health and diabetes prevention helps create a space where partners, advocates, healthcare professionals, and community members can come together to inspire change across the Rio Grande Valley.
We are proud to recognize South Texas College as the Venue Sponsor for the Annual Dia-BEAT-it Health Fair, generously providing the Pavilion space for this community event. Their support helps bring together families, organizations, healthcare partners, and community members to promote diabetes awareness, prevention, and healthier lifestyles across the Rio Grande Valley.
