Honoring Latino Military Heroes on Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day is on Nov. 11, 2022. We at Salud America! are excited to honor all U.S. military personnel, including the Latinos, who have served our…
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‘It Helped Me Because I’m Here’: Why Diana Lopez Chose a Clinical Trial
When asked about achievements in her life, Diana Lopez of San Antonio, Texas, didn’t have to think long about her answer. Surviving cancer. Lopez wa…
Report: Maternal Healthcare Runs Dry in Maternity Care Deserts
Maternity care deserts make up 36% of all US counties, according a 2022 March of Dimes report. These maternity care deserts contribute to the US havin…
Oprah Chooses Dr. Amelie Ramirez as a ‘Cycle Breaker’ for Latino Health
TV personality Oprah Winfrey has selected Dr. Amelie Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio as a “Cycle Breaker” for her groundbreaking work to build he…
5 Reasons to Pledge to Complete CDC Project Firstline Training and Activities on Infection Control!
When you practice infection control consistently and confidently, it can help stop the spread of disease in healthcare settings and save lives. This i…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 12/6: What You See is What You Eat
Despite overall declines in ad spending and TV ad exposure since 2017, high-calorie, low-nutrient products, including candy, sugary drinks, snacks, an…
Tell Your Story: An Opportunity to Record with StoryCorps
Storytelling can be important within a family or community. The passing down of stories from people groups and generations can also have a significant…
Blood and Guts – How Germs Can Spread from Your Blood and Gastrointestinal System
Two reservoirs where germs can live and thrive in the human body are your blood and gastrointestinal (GI) system. When germs spread from these reservo…
The Results Are In: How Nutritious Is Food in the US?
The nation’s largest food and drink companies are “not making adequate progress” on their promises to make, market, and sell healthy food and d…
CDC: Majority of US Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable
The US has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries, and 84% of those pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, according to a ne…