New York City’s Fight Against Food Insecurity Amid COVID-19
New York City is combating more than just the immediate impacts of the COVID-19’s pandemic. Last week, numerous city officials—including Mayor Bil…
Month: August 2020
#SaludTues Tweetchat 8/25: Secondhand Smoke and COVID-19
Smoking kills — it also harms those who work near, live with, or are close to a smoker. Newfound data shows that researchers are beginning to link s…
Spending time with friends and family who need to take extra precautions
When you spend time with friends and family who need to take extra precautions to protect against COVID-19, take these important steps. Wear masks. St…
CDC COVID-19 Partner Update: New Tools for Schools
Dr. Brooks shared updates on CDC's COVID-19 response, including where we are now with the latest scientific information. Dr. Sauber-Schatz and Dr. Szu…
Study: Salud America! Increased Exposure to Latino Health Equity Content amid COVID-19
When COVID-19 struck, it impacted Latinos more than others. That is why Salud America!, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded national program at UT…
Building a Community-Based Workforce to Address COVID-19 Recovery, Public Safety
Too many social welfare tasks fall to armed police officers. As local leaders discuss COVID-19 recovery plans, they need to consider how to address th…
Study: Vapers 5 Times More Likely to Get COVID-19
We already know that smoking cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products result in worse coronavirus outcomes. What could be worse? Teenagers and y…
Salud Talks Podcast Episode 35: “The New Normal”
The coronavirus pandemic has been spreading in America like wildfire for almost half a year. It has impacted or influenced every facet of life — fro…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 8/18: The Critical Role of Affordable Housing in the COVID-19 Response
The coronavirus pandemic is worsening minority health and the nation’s sizable affordable housing shortage. When we think of health assets, many of …
Parks Are Smaller, Hotter, More Crowded Where People of Color Live
Amid the surging COVID-19 pandemic and one of the hottest summers in world history, public parks are a refuge. But not all parks are created equitably…