#MyForceforHealthHero is Dr. Tymwa Dixon
Dr. Tymwa Dixon, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Shreveport, LA and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LA S…
Month: August 2020
How to Wear a Mask
Wearing a mask in public may help prevent the spread of COVID-19.Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/masks/Face-Covering-COVI…
COVID-19 & Telehealth Implementation: Stories from the Field
During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss telehealth benefits and challenges during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Presenters will share their …
#MyForceforHealthHero is Dewaye Fountain
My force for health hero for the week is Dewayne Fountain because he works on the front line as an NREMPT
A National Museum of the American Latino is Closer Than Ever
On July 27, 2020, the U.S. House unanimously approved a bill authorizing the Smithsonian Institution to build a National American Latino Museum. Intro…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 8/11: Why Data Matter? The Role of Data for an Equitable COVID-19 Response
Coronavirus can affect anyone. But reports continue to show the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately impacting Latinos and other people of color, a…
Access to Care is Vital for Healthy Outcomes in Latino Children
Where you live matters for your health. The health of any population is determined by several factors including the physical, emotional, socioeconomic…
How the ‘Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act’ Could Help All U.S. Students Get Free School Meals
While the COVID-19 pandemic is making it harder for Latino and other families to get enough food to feed their families— called food insecurity—th…