President-Elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet Boasts Diversity, Minority Representation
When Joe Biden takes the presidential office on Jan. 20, 2021, he’ll bring cabinet members from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life. Biden’…
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More Multifamily Dwellings in California Go Smoke-Free
More and more Californians are working toward a tobaccoless future. In the city of Crescent City, Calif., residents will no longer be able to smoke in…
Over 7,000 People Spoke Up for School Food Nutrition
7,492 people—including members of Salud America!—submitted public comments to address concerns over a USDA proposal to weaken school food nutritio…
Texas Latinos Urge for Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations
Despite experiencing some of COVID-19’s worst impacts, Latinos struggle to get a vaccination — especially in Austin. This comes at a time when man…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 1/12: Improving Oral Health across the Latino Lifespan
Even in a pandemic, we still have a lot to smile about. We all care about our parents, sisters, brothers, niños, and our abuelos. We want to make sur…
USDA Dietary Guidelines Ignore Expert Advice to Cut Back on Sugar and Alcohol
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued their new dietary guidelines for 2020-2025. Bu…
Wendy Mateo-Pascual: Advocating for Latino Civic Engagement in her Community
Wendy Mateo-Pascual is passionate about helping Latino immigrants. She understands how difficult it is to move to a new country and adapt to the cultu…
Comment Now: USDA Wants to Weaken School Food Nutrition Standards Again
Once again, the Trump administration is going after school nutrition guidelines. A USDA proposal brought forth on Nov. 25, 2020, would allow flavored,…
4 Reasons to Think Structuralist, Instead of Individualistic, to Improve Health Equity
Every person is a unique individual. But if you look closely, you’ll see each person lives, learns, works, and plays within social and environmental…
3 Unique New Year’s Resolutions for Health (and How You Can Stick to Them)
Lots of people will make a New Year’s Resolution to live healthier in 2021. A healthier lifestyle has many benefits, from lower risk of health probl…