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Dr. Amelie Ramirez Wins AACI Cancer Health Equity AwardDr. Amelie Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, has won the 2023 Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) Cancer Health Equity Award. The award recognizes exceptional leadership…
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The Managed Care Program Annual Report (MCPAR) Has Been ReleasedCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations at 42 CFR § 438.66(e) require states to submit a Managed Care Program Annual Report (MCPAR). Under the regulation, each state must […]
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Senator Fetterman Speaks Out on His Battle with Depression
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman graced the cover of the July 28, 2023, edition of Time magazine. In the accompanying cover story, How John Fetterman Came Out of the Darkness, Sen. Fetterman discusses […]
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The Need for Mental Health Resources for Latino Youth
Young Latinos face many barriers when it comes to mental health support and resources. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has highlighted ongoing projects and resources that contribute to…
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School Social Media: Building ConnectionsSocial media is one of the most important ways that a school can communicate with families and their communities. On this episode of Shift Everything,…
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/5/23: Building a Healthier Future for Latinos
Latinos face many challenges to good health. Equitable access to healthcare is often out of reach. Discrimination is a reality for many, along with financial toxicity, limited health food, and unstable…
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Take an At-Home Test - Audio DescriptionLearn how to take a COVID-19 test at home with Daniel. Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/take-an-at-home-test/audio-description/CDC-RTI-COVID-At-Home-Testing-Video_508c.pdf
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Farmers Markets Are Essential for Local Food SystemsDoes your town have a farmers market? Farmers markets are a path to healthy food access. They are especially important amid the push for nutrition security and racial/ethnic justice. Fortunately, the…
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Our back-to-school checklist has to include vaccine conversations
I’ve always loved the back-to-school season. It’s full of excitement, whether about a new lunchbox, a fresh supply of crayons, or the mandatory “first
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UT Health San Antonio Researchers Striving to Learn More About Latino Dementia RiskResearchers at UT Health San Antonio are launching a five-year, $15.5-million study to investigate why the region’s older Mexican Americans experience a high rate of dementia. The project, the San Antonio…
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