Hey, San Antonio! Want Help to Eat Healthier?
You can get help eating healthier from the Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate, a 6-month program led by Wellness 360 at UT Health San Antonio. …
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Partner Spotlight: NCUIH Addresses Infection Control in Native Healthcast!
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Project Firstline program provides all healthcare workers – no matter their role or education…
Just 10 Minutes of Physical Activity Can Benefit Cancer Patients
Physical activity has long been touted to prevent and lessen the impact of acute and chronic illnesses, like cardiovascular disease and obesity. Studi…
Latino Families Still Facing Childcare Disruptions Due to COVID-19
Latino families with children are still experiencing COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions to their childcare arrangements, according to a new data an…
Childhood Cancer Survival Rates Lower on Texas-Mexico Border; SDoH-Focused Cancer Research Needed
Cancer survival disparities are well documented in adults living along the US-Mexico border, but it is unknown whether these disparities similarly aff…
4 Incredible Ways SNAP Helps People
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program provides temporary support to help people and families afford food. But SNAP b…
Is Machismo a Healthcare Barrier for Latino Men?
Research suggests that men, regardless of race/ethnicity, are generally less likely to go to the doctor than women. But some men who value masculinity…
Play Deserts Common in Southern Areas
Play deserts are common among the Deep South and Southwest areas of the United States, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia (UGA…
Lack of Men of Color in Health Professions Is a National Crisis
The low number of Latinos and other men of color graduating and entering the health care professions is a national crisis, according to a new consensu…
UPDATE: Health Equity Report Card Covers Child Opportunity, Location Affordability, Transit Access
We have updated our Salud America! Health Equity Report Card to cover your county’s child opportunity score, environmental justice score, location a…