Our Mission & Vision
Mission
The Social & Health Research Center is committed to improving the social and health well-being of populations at-risk.
Vision
The Social and Health Research Center expects to improve health behaviors with innovative and evidence-based health programs to control chronic disease such as obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes and to design better instruments to evaluate program effectiveness.
Evidence-Based Health Education That Creates Lasting Change
Our Approach
We develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based health education programs for children and adults.
Research-Based
Grounded in peer-reviewed scientific evidence
Community-Centered
Culturally responsive and locally adapted
Results-Driven
Measurable improvements in health outcomes
Research That Makes a Difference
Rigorous evaluation and measurable outcomes
Evidence-Based
- •Peer-reviewed research publications
- •NIH-funded randomized controlled trials
- •Continuous evaluation and refinement
Proven Results
- •Reduced BMI percentile in participants
- •Improved glucose levels and fitness
- •Increased health knowledge
Our Story
Three decades of pioneering health education
Founded in 1991 by Dr. Roberto P. Treviño, SAHRC was established to address rising childhood chronic diseases and health disparities in underserved communities. Incorporated as a nonprofit in 1995, we created our flagship Bienestar/NEEMA program in 1997 through collaboration with educators, doctors, and families. In 2004, the Texas Education Agency approved Bienestar/NEEMA as an official coordinated school health program. Our work has been validated through NIH-funded research and continues to evolve through digital innovation and expanded reach.
SAHRC Founded
Bienestar/NEEMA Developed
TEA Approval
NIH Research Validation
Completion and Release of Digital Curriculum
Digital Curriculum Modernization
Partners
Recognized by leading health and education organizations
Looking Ahead
SAHRC remains committed to expanding our reach across the United States and Mexico, bringing evidence-based health education to more children, families, and communities.
We continue to innovate in digital health education delivery, program evaluation methodologies, and educational technology integration—always guided by rigorous research and a commitment to health equity.
Our next chapter builds on a strong foundation as we work toward a future where all children have the knowledge, skills, and support they need to lead healthy, thriving lives.