Community Health Choice

These Mexican-inspired calabacitas and black bean bowls are an easy meatless meal with zucchini, corn, beans, and rice.

Mexican-Inspired Calabacitas and Black Bean Bowls

Ingredients:
2 zucchini, diced
1 cup frozen or canned corn
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 small tomato, diced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded cheese or avocado, optional

Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add zucchini and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until it starts to soften.
Add corn, black beans, tomato, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until everything is warm.
Spoon the mix over cooked brown rice.
Top with a little shredded cheese or avocado if you have it.

Tip: This is an easy meatless dinner for a busy school night.

Cold and flu season can make its way through a family fast.

Vaccines can help protect you and your loved ones from getting very sick from illnesses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19. They can be especially important for young children, older adults, and people with health problems.

Not sure which vaccines your family may need? Ask your doctor. They can help you know what is right for your age, health, and needs.

Read more:
https://www.communityhealthchoice.org/spotlight/vaccination-is-key-protect-yourself-and-your-family/

Vaccination is Key: Protect Yourself and Your Family - Community Health Choice We are a local, non-profit, Managed Care Organization (MCO) offering Children's Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP programs. We also offer plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Community has a network of 10,000 doctors and 77 hospitals.

Now that kids are back in class, asthma triggers can show up in new places, like the classroom, gym, bus, playground, or after-school activities.

If your child has asthma, check in with their doctor and school to make sure the plan is clear. The school should know your child’s triggers, symptoms, medicine needs, and who to call in an emergency.

Your child should also know when to ask for help if breathing feels hard.

Read more back-to-school asthma tips:
https://www.communityhealthchoice.org/spotlight/back-to-school-tips-for-kids-with-asthma-2/

Back to School Tips for Kids with Asthma - Community Health Choice We are a local, non-profit, Managed Care Organization (MCO) offering Children's Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP programs. We also offer plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Community has a network of 10,000 doctors and 77 hospitals.

Swift Night Out at Rice University gives families a chance to visit the Lenn R. Lowrey Arboretum and watch Chimney Swifts fly in for the evening at Tudor Fieldhouse.

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ Meet at 6:30 PM
📍 Rice University Owl Deck
Parking Lot 6 available from 6–8 PM
💲 Free

*Community Health Choice is sharing this local event for families. Community is not hosting this event.

Learn more:
https://birdshouston.org/programs/events/all-age-groups/sno.html

Business Women’s Day is a time to recognize the women who lead, work hard, care for their families, and help their communities grow.

From small business owners to team leaders, caregivers, teachers, health workers, and every woman building something better, your work matters.

It is also a reminder that taking care of yourself belongs on the list too. Your health, rest, and support are just as important as the work you do for others.

Thank you to the women in our Community who keep showing up, leading with care, and making a difference.

A fall can happen during everyday moments, like getting out of bed, walking to the bathroom, or carrying groceries into the house.

Falls Prevention Awareness Day is a reminder that simple changes can help older adults and loved ones stay safer at home and in the community.

A few things that can help:

> Keep walkways clear.
> Use night lights in halls and bathrooms.
> Wear shoes that fit well and have good grip.
> Ask your doctor if medicine may make you dizzy.
> Talk with your doctor if you feel unsteady or have fallen before.

Read more at
https://www.communityhealthchoice.org/spotlight/preventing-falls/

Feeling Unsteady on Your Feet? Talk to Your Doctor About Preventing Falls - Community Health Choice We are a local, non-profit, Managed Care Organization (MCO) offering Children's Medicaid (STAR) and CHIP programs. We also offer plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Community has a network of 10,000 doctors and 77 hospitals.

End-of-summer plans can still bring hot cars, strong sun, and heat that wears your family down fast.

Before you head out, keep these safety reminders in mind:

> Check the back seat before you lock the car.
> Never leave a child alone in a parked car, even for a few minutes.
> Use sunblock with SPF 15 or higher before going outside.
> Reapply sunblock after swimming, sweating, or being outside for more than 2 hours.
> Drink water often and take breaks in the shade.

Heat stroke is an emergency. If someone seems confused, faints, vomits, has very hot skin, or acts different than usual, call 911 right away. Move them to a cooler place while you wait for help.

Save this post or take a screenshot so you have it when your family needs it.

When family, work, and daily life need your attention, it can be easy to put yourself last, but the people who count on you need you to have support, too.

Getting care, asking for help, or taking time to rest is not selfish. It helps you keep showing up for the people you love.

Forgetting a name or misplacing keys can happen to anyone. But memory changes that make daily life harder are worth talking about.

World Alzheimer’s Day is a reminder to support families, caregivers, and loved ones living with memory loss.

If you notice changes in memory, mood, confusion, or trouble doing familiar tasks, talk with a doctor. Not every change means Alzheimer’s, but asking questions can help your family know what to do next.