Join Komen’s Patient Navigation Training Program
Susan G. Komen, a national breast cancer research and advocacy organization, has launched its Navigation Nation interactive learning community for pat…
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How Often Should Patients Be Screened for Social Needs?
As more healthcare systems consider implementing a social determinants of health (SDoH) screening program to care for patients’ non-medical needs, …
4 Factors that Increase Summer Obesity Risk in Latino Children
During the summer months children are at a higher risk of obesity, according to the American Heart Association. This is concerning considering obesity…
How Student Advocates Make a Difference
Sometimes students need a safety net at their school to get the support they need to improve their behavior, attendance, and academics. Student advocates can…
Medicare: What Latinos Should Know
Medicare can be a complex topic for anyone. Getting health insurance coverage through Medicare has many moving parts, from knowing where to start,…
CDC: Mistreatment During Maternity Care Contributes to Maternal Health Disparities
Despite the heaviest spending on healthcare, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations. Sadly, this historic …
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez to Help Lead $46 Million NIH Project to Move Discoveries into Practice
UT Health San Antonio, including Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, and seven regional collaborators will leverage $46 million from the National Institutes of Hea…
Protect Your Familia Against Cancer with Generaciones Resources
The Zero Breast Cancer (ZBC) organization created Generations, a campaign to give culturally relevant information to young adults about how endocrine …
Rosa Escalante Lopez: Resilient Latina Overcomes Health Crisis to Help Latinos Heal Invisible Wounds
A young Rosa Escalante Lopez curiously looked around the therapist’s room as her mother and the therapist chatted in Spanish. “The elementary scho…
8 Big Reasons Liver Cancer Hurts Latinos
Latinos have the second-highest rate of dying from liver cancer among racial/ethnic groups. Understanding the reasons why this is happening can reve…