Report: Number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Increases
There are a now 600 U.S. colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), a 5% increase over last year’s 572 recognized…
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Tell EPA: Add PFAS to List of Hazardous Chemicals
From what you wear and sit on to the ingredients found in products you use to clean your home; chemicals are all around us. For example, a range of …
How to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout
Nearly half of healthcare workers say they often feel burned out. That is why CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) re…
Dr. Amelie Ramirez: Helping Latino Cancer Survivors Share Their Journeys
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, recently shared the need to help Latino cancer survivors on “Science & Med…
Making schools safer through grants
Members of the West40 School Safety and Threat Assessment Team describe how TVTP grants can help schools keep students and staff safe.
Study: Latino Mortality Advantage Disappeared amid COVID-19
COVID-19 “completely erased the mortality advantage” that the Latino population had compared to the White population, according to new data from t…
UT Health San Antonio Approved for a $250,000 Engagement Award for Cancer Research in South Texas
Dr. Rebecca Jones of UT Health San Antonio has been approved for a 2-year, $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award…
FDA’s Big Plan to Enhance Public Health in 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of President Joe Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 propos…
Food Insecurity Linked to Rise of Fatty Liver Disease in Latino Children
Childhood cases of fatty liver disease have risen over the last decade, prompting researchers to search for answers in risk factors such as genes, bir…
As Social Need Screening Advances, Transportation Remains an Afterthought
Some big changes in 2022 and 2023 have set up the healthcare sector to advance screening for non-medical social needs in 2024 and beyond. This is grea…