Raising Awareness About Maternal, Infant, Child and Adolescent Health

Published on July 31, 2025

Mother hugging her daughter.

Metro Health is dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics for:

  • Mothers
  • Infants
  • Children
  • Adolescents

This is a key role of public health. The Let's Grow Together campaign is an initiative designed to promote the essential programs and resources available to support pregnant women and families with infants, children and adolescents in San Antonio and Bexar County.

Metro Health believes that healthy moms give birth to healthy babies, healthy babies grow into healthy children and healthy children ensure a healthy future for our community! This belief is centered on Metro Health's department vision statement: Healthy People Thriving in a Healthy Community.

Metro Health is aligning this public health campaign with two national observances. The month of August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month (NBAM). These observances emphasize timely vaccinations and breastfeeding support as critical elements of lifelong health.

Events

Join us throughout August as we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month and support family health through community events across San Antonio.

August 5, World Breastfeeding Week 2025
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with families, community health workers, and public health partners. Enjoy family-friendly activities, local resources, and a celebration of breastfeeding support in our city.
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Address:
Roosevelt Clubhouse
331 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78210
Directions to Roosevelt Clubhouse, 331 Roosevelt Ave.
August 9, Univision Back to School Event
Get ready for back to school! Families are invited to receive health resources, school supplies, and community support at this annual event in partnership with Univision.
Time: 8:30 - 11 a.m.
Address:
Harlandale Memorial Stadium
1109 - 1101 Apollo St.
San Antonio, TX 78214
Directions to Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 1109 - 1101 Apollo St.
August 12 - 28, Breastfeeding Support Groups at San Antonio Lactation Support Center (SALSC)
Ongoing support for nursing parents—join us in a safe, welcoming space to ask questions, share experiences, and build community. Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout August, beginning August 12.
Time: Tuesdays, 8:30 - 11 a.m. and Thursdays, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Address:
Lactation Support Center
4538 Centerview Dr., Suite 151
San Antonio, TX 78228
Directions to Lactation Support Center, 4538 Centerview Dr.
August 19 - 20, More Than Child's Play
A two-day event celebrating early childhood development through interactive play, nutrition education, and parent resources. Great for families with young children!
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Address:
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Historic Old Hwy. 90 W.
San Antonio, TX 78227
Directions to San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 Historic Old Hwy. 90 W.
August 21, National Breastfeeding Month Celebration
Join Metro Health and community partners for a special celebration recognizing National Breastfeeding Month, with family-friendly activities, giveaways, and local support resources.
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Address:
Pecan Valley WIC Clinic
802 Pecan Valley Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78220
Directions to Pecan Valley WIC Clinic, 802 Pecan Valley Dr.

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