Biden COVID-19 Task Force Focused on Health Equity
President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Task Force is in full swing, and their main focus is tackling health equity. On Jan. 21, 2021, Biden signed an execut…
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Toxic Stress in Education and How to Prevent it
Trouble concentrating in class. Not completing homework. Behavioral difficulties. Absenteeism. These outcomes are linked to exposure to adverse childh…
Inside California’s Struggles to Solve Housing, Homelessness
California had an affordable housing crisis well before COVID-19. Now the pandemic is having a devastating impact on housing and homelessness. State l…
Help Stop Weight Bias for Obesity Care Week 2021!
Obesity Care Week 2021 (#OCW2021) is here! From Feb. 28 to March 6, 2021, our Salud America! Latino health equity team at UT Health San Antonio, is ha…
Kathryn Karam: Acknowledging Your Own Bias as a Person of Color
Kathryn Karam isn’t afraid to speak out against racism and discrimination. She thinks that everyone should address their implicit biases and that be…
Spanish-Language Webinars for Latino Families about COVID-19 Vaccines
Latinos are disproportionately hurt by COVID-19. But they make up a very low percentage of those getting a coronavirus vaccine. This is in part becaus…
The Future is Gloomy for Many Latino Students in Arizona and Beyond
Among the many inequities impacting young Latinos in Arizona, wide gaps in education not only affect those students now but could harm their future. A…
New Program Brief Encourages Trail Use for Latino and Black Youth
Taking a walk or hike can be a great way to get outside and get in some physical activity. But what if your community doesn’t have access to hiking …
Food Insecurity Rocks Communities of Color Amid COVID-19
A lack of access to healthy, nutritious foods has harmed countless minorities for years. This problem has only gotten worse during the coronavirus pan…
Toxic Stress in the Justice System and How to Prevent It
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as poverty or abuse, is a known risk factor involvement in the justice system. And, involvement…