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Dr. Amelie Ramirez Named to the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, is among 15 new inductees to the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame. Since 1984, the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame has annually inducted…
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A Renters Bill of Rights: What Could it Mean for Latinos?
In January 2023, the Biden-Harris administration released a Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights. The purpose of the blueprint is to support a well-functioning, equitable housing market for renters and all…
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Evaluating & Supporting Children and Adolescents with Post-COVID Conditions
During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss evaluating and supporting post-COVID conditions (PCC)in children and adolescents and the recommended clinical approach to identifying and managing PCC in children…
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South Texas Scientists Link Obesity to Alzheimer’s Gene
Researchers from UT Health San Antonio have tied obesity to with 21 Alzheimer’s disease-related genes. In analyzing 74 Alzheimer’s-related genes from the Framingham Heart Study, researchers found that 21 of…
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Project Firstline Releases Spanish-Language Educational Content
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Project Firstline has expanded its Spanish translation of infection control resources. This content follows the prior Spanish release of Project…
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Comment Now: Online Food Shopping for WIC Participants!
The USDA is proposing to make online food shopping an option for families in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Up to now, WIC participants had to use vouchers…
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Study: Community Health Workers Can Help Address Heart Health Disparities
Studies show that community health workers (CHWs) can help address a variety of health disparities in vulnerable populations, such as Latinos. A new study, published in the journal Circulation:…
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Step Up for Obesity Care Week 2023!
Obesity Care Week 2023 (#OCW2023) is here! From Feb. 27 to March 3, 2023, Obesity Care Week is an annual public awareness effort to end weight bias, as well as raise awareness, educate and advocate for a…
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15,238 People Commented on WIC Food Package Changes!
In November 2022, the USDA proposed science-backed changes to improve nutrition and promote and support breastfeeding in the food packages of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,…
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New Resource: Congressional District Health Dashboard
Research shows that the conditions in which we are born, grow, live, work, and age can have a big impact on our health. Health data tools, like Salud America!’s Health Equity Report Card, can help everyone from…
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