A Thirst for Change: Water Insecurity in Colonias
As the average American takes a shower, cooks, or enjoys a drink from the tap, chances are they simply turn on a faucet to access clean, drinkable wat…
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We’re Hiring for a Communications Specialist Position!
We’re seeking a communications specialist to join our communication team at Salud America!, our national Latino health equity organization based at…
Superfund Sites: An Environmental Injustice for Latinos and All People
Research suggests that Latinos are more likely to live near Superfund sites with contaminated drinking water, increasing risks for adverse health effe…
The Nitrate Nuisance in Drinking Water and Its Impact on Latinos
Rural Latinos and farmworkers in the US are disproportionately exposed to nitrate-contaminated drinking water. This health disparity stems from a larg…
What is the Goal of Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare Settings?
As COVID-19 proved, germs, including bacteria and viruses, can spread quickly. The goal of infection prevention and control is to keep people from get…
Help Advance Racial Equity with the Collaborative for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE)!
In late 2020, public health and racial justice advocates started meeting monthly to understand and support the movement to declare racism a public hea…
Tatiana Holanda: Cáncer No Es un Oponente, Sino un Maestro
Por Tatiana Holanda Sobreviviente de cáncer brasileña en San Antonio No veo al cáncer como un oponente “Lo veo como un maestro”. Esa es la fras…
Clean Hands & Spaces: Helping Schools and Caregivers Build Good Hygiene Habits with Children
Teachers and administrators play a large role in keeping kids clean and healthy at school. However, it’s also up to caregivers to teach healthy hygi…
Clean Hands & Spaces: Creating a Hygiene Plan for an Educational Environment
Keeping kids clean and healthy at school can be a challenge. Not only do you need to consider how and when to clean an educational environment, but al…
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…