Big Steps in Correcting the Insulin Crisis
Diabetes affects millions of Americans, especially Latinos. But the cost of insulin medications to manage the disease are unaffordable. Fortunately, r…
Category: Fuerza por la Salud
Germs: Not Just Surviving, But Thriving
Knowing where germs live and thrive is important for infection control in healthcare. When you understand where germs live and how they can spread fro…
Comment Now: Support Kids with More Nutritious School Meals!
The USDA is proposing stronger nutrition standards for school meals to give kids the right balance of nutrients for healthy and appealing meals. The n…
Want to Screen Patients for SDoH? Consider These Factors
Did you know that our health is influenced by many non-medical factors? That’s right. The conditions in which we are born, grow, live, work, and age…
Number of Latinas in Higher Education Continues to Grow
As the US Latino population continues to grow, so does the representation of Latinas. Today, the Latina population has grown at a faster rate than Lat…
Webinar: The Importance of Diverse Biospecimens and How Can Latinos Donate
When people donate biospecimens—blood, fluid, or tissue samples—it gives researchers the opportunity to better understand, treat, and prevent cond…
Study: Latinos Are Underrepresented in Racial Equity News
Latinos face a variety of inequities that contribute to poor health, including disproportionate rates of police brutality, housing instability, and fi…
How Do Germs Spread from Wet and Dry Surfaces?
Water is used a lot in healthcare, and in a lot of different ways. For example, water is used in sinks, faucets, ice machines, drains, toilets, and th…
Why Aren’t Children Eating Enough Fruits and Vegetables?
Nutritious food is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle for children. However, a February 2023 CDC report shows that many children ages 1-5 are no…
Why Don’t All Americans Have Paid Sick Leave?
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of paid sick leave (PSL) policies in the workforce. Unfortunately, 21% of America’s working populat…