23 Surprising Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This annual U.S. observance, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Ameri…
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Screen Time and Mental Health: Resources for Young People
Mental Health America (MHA) has published the Selfies, Social, & Screens: Navigating Virtual Spaces for Youth toolkit to help younger people’s techn…
#SaludTues 10/3/2023: Addressing Inadequate Transportation to Improve Health
Many Americans face transportation barriers that threaten quality of life. When burdened by transportation costs and lack of safe, feasible options, f…
Busting Cancer Myths in 9 Different Languages
“Don’t stand too close to a microwave – you’ll get cancer!” “You use antiperspirants? Don’t you know that causes cancer?” We’ve all …
Join Komen’s Patient Navigation Training Program
Susan G. Komen, a national breast cancer research and advocacy organization, has launched its Navigation Nation interactive learning community for pat…
How Often Should Patients Be Screened for Social Needs?
As more healthcare systems consider implementing a social determinants of health (SDoH) screening program to care for patients’ non-medical needs, …
4 Factors that Increase Summer Obesity Risk in Latino Children
During the summer months children are at a higher risk of obesity, according to the American Heart Association. This is concerning considering obesity…
Medicare: What Latinos Should Know
Medicare can be a complex topic for anyone. Getting health insurance coverage through Medicare has many moving parts, from knowing where to start,…
CDC: Mistreatment During Maternity Care Contributes to Maternal Health Disparities
Despite the heaviest spending on healthcare, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. Sadly, this historic …
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez to Help Lead $46 Million NIH Project to Move Discoveries into Practice
UT Health San Antonio, including Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, and seven regional collaborators will leverage $46 million from the National Institutes of Hea…