Mental Health Needs
Mental health support is more accessible than ever for Illinois’ students and educators. West40’s Nicole Pieranunzi describes a new state program that school districts can…
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Nearly 1 in 5 Latinos Don’t Have Access to Enough Food
Hunger declined in the U.S. from 2020 to 2021, but 1 in 10 households were still food insecure ─ with no reliable access to enough food – accordin…
NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
Members of the mission will discuss the rover’s activities as it gathers samples in an ancient river delta.
Remote Learning Revolution
Remote learning changed the definition of school for millions of American students and teachers during the pandemic. Opinions and results were mixed at the time. …
NASA's Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars' Jezero Crater
The rover found that Jezero Crater’s floor is made up of volcanic rocks that have interacted with water.
Why are Gowns, Gloves, and Eye Protection Recommended for COVID-19?
Respirators are a common type of personal protective equipment (PPE) – but not the only one. Gowns, gloves, goggles, and face shields are other kind…
Minimize the Impact of COVID-19: Updated Guidance from the CDC
COVID-19 is not over, especially for Latinos. To help people stay vigilant in stopping the spread, the CDC recently published an updated Summary of Gu…
Celebrating Our Heroes on National Latina Day August 20, 2022!
Today we honor Latinas who are mitigating health inequities and disparities in the Latino community. Here are their stories of resilience, hard work, …
From Guns to Roads: We Need a Public Health Approach to America’s Violent Child Death Problem
Did you know guns and traffic crashes are the leading causes of death for youth ages 1-19. These deaths are problematic and unacceptable for four key …
Latinos, Become an Organ Donor Today!
Just as Latinos are underrepresented in medicine and clinical trials, they are also underrepresented in organ donation. In honor of August being Natio…