Minimize the Impact of COVID-19: Updated Guidance from the CDC
COVID-19 is not over, especially for Latinos. To help people stay vigilant in stopping the spread, the CDC recently published an updated Summary of Gu…
Author: Salud America
Celebrating Our Heroes on National Latina Day August 20, 2022!
Today we honor Latinas who are mitigating health inequities and disparities in the Latino community. Here are their stories of resilience, hard work, …
From Guns to Roads: We Need a Public Health Approach to America’s Violent Child Death Problem
Did you know guns and traffic crashes are the leading causes of death for youth ages 1-19. These deaths are problematic and unacceptable for four key …
Latinos, Become an Organ Donor Today!
Just as Latinos are underrepresented in medicine and clinical trials, they are also underrepresented in organ donation. In honor of August being Natio…
You Can Help Researchers Across Texas!
UT Health San Antonio and other Texas universities are looking for healthy adults age 18 and older to participate in research studies across the state…
CDC: Monkeypox is Disproportionately Affecting Latinos
Latinos and other minority groups are disproportionately contracting the monkeypox virus, according to a recent report released by the Centers for Dis…
Parents: Back-to-School Preparation Includes HPV Vaccination
It’s that time of year again! Summer is ending and children are returning to school. Just as you prepare your child for the upcoming school year wit…
Write a Medical School Oath to Fight for Social Justice!
Medical students start their journey to be a doctor with an ethical oath. But the classic Hippocratic Oath and other versions are missing doctors’ m…
How Farmers Markets Can Promote Racial Justice
Does your town have a farmers market? Farmers markets are a path to healthy food access. They are especially important amid the push for nutrition sec…
The Harsh Impact of Alcohol on the Latino Community
Alcoholism in the U.S. has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “A one-year increase in alcohol consumption in the U.S. during the CO…