Abigail Rubio: Changing the Medical School Oath to Address Racism
Abigail Rubio, like all medical students, started her journey to be a doctor with an oath. In the traditional Hippocratic Oath, future physicians pled…
Month: April 2022
The Surprising Difference Between Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection are both important for preventing infections from spreading in healthcare settings. But cleaning is not the same as disinfec…
NASA's Mars Helicopter Spots Gear That Helped Perseverance Rover Land
Eyeing some of the components that enabled the rover to get safely to the Martian surface could provide valuable insights for future missions.
A Thirst for Change: Water Insecurity in Colonias
As the average American takes a shower, cooks, or enjoys a drink from the tap, chances are they simply turn on a faucet to access clean, drinkable wat…
Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Proposed Rule
RWJF submitted comments on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility proposed rule by the Homeland Security Department.
We’re Hiring for a Communications Specialist Position!
We’re seeking a communications specialist to join our communication team at Salud America!, our national Latino health equity organization based at…
NASA Extends Exploration for 8 Planetary Science Missions
Among the missions are InSight, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Mars Odyssey, and Curiosity, all of which have been critical to expanding our understandi…
Superfund Sites: An Environmental Injustice for Latinos and All People
Research suggests that Latinos are more likely to live near Superfund sites with contaminated drinking water, increasing risks for adverse health effe…
The Nitrate Nuisance in Drinking Water and Its Impact on Latinos
Rural Latinos and farmworkers in the US are disproportionately exposed to nitrate-contaminated drinking water. This health disparity stems from a larg…
What is the Goal of Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings?
As COVID-19 proved, germs, including bacteria and viruses, can spread quickly. The goal of infection prevention and control is to keep people from get…