Liz Sanchez: Surviving Breast Cancer on Her Own Terms
By Liz Sanchez Breast Cancer Survivor in San Antonio My name Liz Sanchez and I am a cancer survivor — twice, since 2010. I was first diagnosed with …
Author: Salud America
Study: Long-Term Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Is a Danger to Brain, Body
We already know secondhand smoke is bad for you. But several recent studies further blame secondhand smoke for its harmful impact on the brain and bod…
Breast Cancer’s Impact on the Latino Community
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in Latinas. In fact, while breast cancer death rates have declined recently, the rate of decline for Latin…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 7/6: Inequities in School Health and Education
Everyone deserves access to a healthy, safe school environment with the opportunity to succeed. Unfortunately, many Latino and other children of color…
Rhode Island Hopes to Join States with Sugary Drink Tax
Sugary drinks can contribute to obesity and disease, especially for children of color. A rising number of U.S. states and cities are hoping to curb co…
What Latino Parents Should Know as Schools Plan for In-Person Learning in Fall
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, states have struggled with what to do when it comes to schools and online learning. In the beginning of the pandemic…
Study: #SaludTues Tweetchats Build Awareness, Advocacy around Alzheimer’s for Latinos
U.S. Latinos are 1.5 times more likely than whites to develop Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, the number of Latinos with Alzheimer’s and dementia co…
Nevada Vaccine Equity Collaborative Fights Hesitancy & Inequities For COVID-19 Vaccinations
Everyone deserves an equal chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But some communities, like Latinos, don’t have as much access or information about the …
Honoring Latino Military Heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is May 31, 2021. We at Salud America! are excited to honor all U.S. military personnel, including the Latinos, who have served and died f…
Child Opportunity Index Highlights Inequities for Latino Kids
A new interactive mapping tool from diversitydatakids.org allows you to see what opportunities are available to children based on different neighborho…
