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Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez Speaks Up for Latino Representation in Research, Healthcare
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, joined other Latino cancer experts to discuss Latino representation in clinical trials, research, and healthcare on a podcast episode…
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Webinar: Reducing Latino Cancer Health Inequities Through Research, Outreach, and Training
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, will share insight on Latino cancer on a webinar from the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research and its Office of Equity…
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Dr. Eneida Nemecek: An Advocate for Latino Clinical Research Participation
As a child in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Dr. Eneida Nemecek learned the effort it takes to earn an education by literally going to college with her parents as they sought their degrees. “My parents are very young. I…
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Tell OSHA: Protect Latino Workers from the Harms of Extreme Heat
As temperatures increase to scorching new benchmarks every year, weather experts advise people to avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat, which can have disastrous health consequences, from heat stroke…
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25 Amazing Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic 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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Dr. Amelie Ramirez Helps Lead New Project to Improve Heart Health in South Texas
A team of researchers at UT Health San Antonio, including Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, is among four teams from across the United States that have been selected to launch community engagement centers on heart…
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The State of Alcohol Use Among Latinos
Overuse of alcohol is among the top risk factors for chronic diseases, especially among disadvantaged populations such as Latinos. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released its…
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Tell FDA: To Help Prevent Birth Defects, Add a Warning Label on Unfortified Corn Masa Flour
Are the corn masa products you eat fortified with folic acid? Because too many babies in the Latino community suffer from birth defects like spina bifida, UnidosUS and its partners submitted a citizen…
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Salud Talks Podcast Episode 44: Building Infection Control-Oriented Latino Healthcare Leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for healthcare workers to have easy-to-use, informative, bilingual tools on infection control practices in the healthcare setting. With this in mind, the U.S. Centers…
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The State of Tobacco and Vaping Use among Latinos
Use of tobacco is one of the biggest modifiable risk factors for major and chronic diseases. The prolonged use or overuse of tobacco and nicotine continues to wreak havoc on populations, especially…
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