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Updated Federal Guidance on Traffic Crash Reporting – A Missed Opportunity to Improve Safety
In December 2023, the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the sixth edition of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria (MMUCC). The MMUCC is a voluntary guideline of standardized data…
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Webinar: How to Equitably Respond to Local Cancer NeedsDo you how cancer impacts your local population? How can you help? Find new strategies to address the local cancer burden at UT Health San Antonio’s webinar, “How to Identify and Equitably Respond to Local…
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More Than Meets the Eye: How Surviving Colon Cancer Transformed Marielle Santos McLeod’s Advocacy WorkMarielle Santos McLeod thought she knew a lot about cancer care. Years as a health professional had given her time to learn about cancer care and gain a closer look at the barriers Latinos face in…
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Report: Number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions IncreasesThere are a now 600 U.S. colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), a 5% increase over last year’s 572 recognized institutions. HSIs are accredited, degree-granting public or…
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Tell EPA: Add PFAS to List of Hazardous ChemicalsFrom 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 “forever chemicals” – known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl…
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How to Improve Healthcare Worker BurnoutNearly half of healthcare workers say they often feel burned out. That is why CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently launched the Impact Wellbeing Guide: Taking Action to…
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Dr. Amelie Ramirez: Helping Latino Cancer Survivors Share Their JourneysDr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, recently shared the need to help Latino cancer survivors on “Science & Medicine,” an audio collaboration of Texas Public Radio and UT…
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Study: Latino Mortality Advantage Disappeared amid COVID-19COVID-19 “completely erased the mortality advantage” that the Latino population had compared to the White population, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Let’s dive into the new data on Latino…
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UT Health San Antonio Approved for a $250,000 Engagement Award for Cancer Research in South TexasDr. Rebecca Jones of UT Health San Antonio has been approved for a 2-year, $250,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards (Engagement Awards) program, an initiative of…
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FDA’s Big Plan to Enhance Public Health in 2025The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of President Joe Biden’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget. FDA’s request, which is about 7% higher than last…
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