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‘It Helped Me Because I’m Here’: Why Diana Lopez Chose a Clinical Trial
When asked about achievements in her life, Diana Lopez of San Antonio, Texas, didn’t have to think long about her answer. Surviving cancer. Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 42 in. Like many of those…
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Report: Maternal Healthcare Runs Dry in Maternity Care Deserts
Maternity care deserts make up 36% of all US counties, according a 2022 March of Dimes report. These maternity care deserts contribute to the US having the highest maternal mortality rate among…
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Oprah Chooses Dr. Amelie Ramirez as a ‘Cycle Breaker’ for Latino Health
TV personality Oprah Winfrey has selected Dr. Amelie Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio as a “Cycle Breaker” for her groundbreaking work to build health equity in the Latino community. Cycle Breakers is a video…
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5 Reasons to Pledge to Complete CDC Project Firstline Training and Activities on Infection Control!
When you practice infection control consistently and confidently, it can help stop the spread of disease in healthcare settings and save lives. This is why you and all frontline healthcare providers can…
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 12/6: What You See is What You Eat
Despite overall declines in ad spending and TV ad exposure since 2017, high-calorie, low-nutrient products, including candy, sugary drinks, snacks, and fast food, continue to be disproportionately advertised…
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Tell Your Story: An Opportunity to Record with StoryCorps
Storytelling can be important within a family or community. The passing down of stories from people groups and generations can also have a significant cultural impact. Are there stories in your community…
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Blood and Guts – How Germs Can Spread from Your Blood and Gastrointestinal System
Two reservoirs where germs can live and thrive in the human body are your blood and gastrointestinal (GI) system. When germs spread from these reservoirs in or outside your body, it can cause harm and make you…
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6 Facts to Know About COVID-19 Vaccination for Children
For the best protection, CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and boosters for everyone 5 years and older, if eligible. Learn 6 facts about COVID-19 vaccination for…
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The Results Are In: How Nutritious Is Food in the US?
The nation’s largest food and drink companies are “not making adequate progress” on their promises to make, market, and sell healthy food and drinks, according to the the U.S. Access to Nutrition Index 2022.…
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CDC: Majority of US Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Preventable
The US has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries, and 84% of those pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and…
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