Supporting Students and Advocates
Yessenia Olivas is West40’s Director of ALOP Operations. Her work often involves visits to advocates and students at schools in West40 partner districts. Yessenia explains…
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Sarampión: Previniendo la Propagación en el Entorno de Prestación de Servicios de Salud
El sarampión (rubéola) es una enfermedad contagiosa e infecciosa causada por un virus. Aunque algunas personas piensan en el sarampión como simplem…
Measles: Preventing the Spread in Healthcare
Measles (Rubeola) is a contagious, infectious disease caused by a virus. While some people think of measles as just a little rash and fever that clear…
Workforce Development for Students
The sky is the limit students who are interested in many in-demand careers and not all of the careers require four year degrees. High school…
The Good, The Bad, and The Artificially Sweetened: Drink Recommendations for Children
The beverages we drink are important for our hydration and health. That’s why experts have made recommendations for health drink choices for childre…
3 Important Studies on How Cancer Affects Latinos and All People
Cancer continues to be a top cause of death for those living in the US, including Latinos, who suffer disproportionate rates of certain cancer types, …
Researchers Work to Improve Treatment for Uveal Melanoma
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are working to better understand and find treatment for uveal melanoma, also called melanoma of the eye. Uveal melanoma…
Viruela del Mono o Viruela Símica (Mpox en inglés): Previniendo la Propagación en el Entorno de Prestación de Servicios de Salud
La viruela del mono (mpox en inglés, llamada anteriormente monkeypox) es una enfermedad causada por la infección con el virus del mismo nombre (viru…
Mpox: Preventing the Spread in Healthcare
Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a disease caused by infection with a virus, known as monkeypox virus (MPXV). This virus is part of the same fami…
Webinar: The Thing that Could Save Your Life
Cancer screening can save lives by detecting cancer early, when it’s most treatable or before it starts. Find out what you should know about cancer …
