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From the Big Screen to Behind the Scenes, Latinos Largely Absent in the MediaDespite Latinos making up over 19% of the United States population, Latinos are vastly underrepresented in the media and have been for decades. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re exploring this issue and…
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The Need for Latino-Focused Parkinson’s Disease ResearchParkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance, according to the National Institute on Aging. But what do you really know…
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CDC’s Project Firstline Launches Spanish Language Infection Control Micro-Learns!CDC’s Project Firstline knows that healthcare workers are short on time, but it shouldn’t limit their access to practical and valuable infection control training. That’s why CDC Project Firstline developed…
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23 Surprising Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage Month is here! This annual U.S. observance, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean…
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Screen Time and Mental Health: Resources for Young PeopleMental Health America (MHA) has published the Selfies, Social, & Screens: Navigating Virtual Spaces for Youth toolkit to help younger people’s technology habits. “Parents, caretakers, and household members act…
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#SaludTues 10/3/2023: Addressing Inadequate Transportation to Improve HealthMany Americans face transportation barriers that threaten quality of life. When burdened by transportation costs and lack of safe, feasible options, families are forced to make tradeoffs, such as…
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Busting Cancer Myths in 9 Different Languages“Don’t stand too close to a microwave – you’ll get cancer!” “You use antiperspirants? Don’t you know that causes cancer?” We’ve all heard these claims. But are they true? Thanks to the Cancer FactFinder, an…
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Join Komen’s Patient Navigation Training ProgramSusan G. Komen, a national breast cancer research and advocacy organization, has launched its Navigation Nation interactive learning community for patient navigators – those who help guide cancer patients to…
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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, we at Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio are sharing…
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4 Factors that Increase Summer Obesity Risk in Latino ChildrenDuring the summer months children are at a higher risk of obesity, according to the American Heart Association. This is concerning considering obesity rates are already sky-high in young Latino boys (30%)…
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