Access to Care in Japan: Local Care
A brief video to educate TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries in or moving to Japan about accessing high-quality health care while overseas. This video covers how to access care in Japanese facilities if needed.
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Some big changes in 2022 and 2023 have set up the healthcare sector to advance screening for non-medical social needs in 2024 and beyond. This is great news as we work to address social determinants of health (SDoH), improve health outcomes, and reduce health disparities. But one key social need – transportation – isn’t getting …
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Take a Survey: Latinos, How Has COVID-19 Impacted You?
The Rutgers Community Health Justice Lab is inviting Latinos to complete this brief anonymous survey to understand the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on Latino health. The survey, which takes 45 minutes to complete, is available in Spanish and English. You can also enter a raffle for one of five $100 gift cards. “Understanding how Hispanics and …
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#VeteranOfTheDay Army and Air Force Veteran Paul Kerchum
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Air Force Veteran Paul Kerchum, who was one of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March.
UPDATE: Health Equity Report Card Covers Social Vulnerability, COVID-19
We have updated our Health Equity Report Card to include place-based information on your county’s Social Vulnerability Index Score and COVID-19 cases, deaths, and hospitalizations. The Salud America! Health Equity Report Card, first launched in 2017, auto-generates Latino-focused and local data with interactive maps and comparative gauges, which can help you visualize and explore inequities in …
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The COVID-19 Booster Shot and What Latinos Should Know
As medical experts work to fight back the COVID-19 Delta variant, the CDC released new vaccine guidelines that a third booster shot will be necessary. The CDC recommends that a booster shot be implemented eight months after the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to provide “long lasting protection.” The booster shot is expected to …
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