The Intersection of Infection Prevention and Control and Healthcare Equity
Infection prevention and control are the actions we take in health care to keep people from getting sick. How does that tie into health equity and bet…
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#SaludTues Tweetchat: How Schools and Police Can Partner to Support Students Exposed to Trauma
Children exposed to violence, crime, or abuse still go to school the next day. They may be forced to skip homework, sleep, and breakfast. They may car…
Clean Hands & Spaces: How and When to Wash Hands
You often hear that good hand hygiene is about cleaning your hands regularly. But there’s more to it than that. Good hand hygiene means having a hyg…
Latinas, Comment on How COVID-19 Is Impacting Women’s Health!
The National Institute of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women’s Health is seeking comments on how to improve treatment for the intersection of …
Join the Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action!
How can you stand up to the tobacco industry? On April 1, you can participate in Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action! Take Down Tobacco, a fresh …
Contact Time: What is It and How Does it Impact Infection Control?
We know germs can cause illnesses. We also know that frontline healthcare workers can take action to protect themselves, their colleagues, and their p…
Know the Facts for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This cancer can affect anyone, but older Latinos may be particularly at risk. Know the facts about colorec…
2020 Census Undercounts Latinos 3x More than 2010
Many Latinos and other people of color were not counted in the 2020 Census. Latinos have historically been undercounted, but the 2020 Census undercoun…
Study: Latinos, Asians Experience COVID-19-Related Discrimination
COVID-19 continues to have a large impact on Latinos and other communities of color, particularly when it comes to cases and deaths. However, the toll…
Comment Now: Increase Latino Representation in Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials!
The National Institute of Aging (NIA) is seeking comments and suggestions on how it can implement community-based research networks to increase divers…
