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Network_News posted a new post. 8 months ago
4 Great Breastfeeding Resources for National Breastfeeding Month!August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate and support breastfeeding families, highlight the benefits of breastfeeding, and provide resources and help to mothers. Why is this important?…
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Network_News posted a new post. 8 months ago
Study: Doctors More Likely to Use Negative Language When Referring to LatinosRacism and discrimination are among Latinos’ biggest barriers to healthcare. Driven by years of social, structural, and institutionalized racism, Latinos and other people of color face inequities in care and…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
Watch Our Award-Winning Bilingual Video on Clinical Trials!Our collaborative bilingual video — Why Hispanic Representation Matters — has won a “Silver Award” from the W³ Awards! The video, created by Genentech with help from the Institute for Health Promotion…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
Webinar: How to Fight El Asesino SilenciosoHigh blood pressure is a silent killer (el asesino silencioso in Spanish) that can spur heart disease and stroke among Latinos. Help us address heart health at UT Health San Antonio’s webinar, “How to Fight El…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
Get Moving Toward a Healthier You!Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for many diseases, including cancer, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Physical inactivity has a 25.3% prevalence in the US, where about…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
Prioritize Your Children’s Eye Health as the School Year BeginsSchool supplies, news clothes, and annual check-ups at the doctor are just a few things on a parent’s checklist for the start of a new school year. But don’t let one major part of a child’s health slip out of…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
What New Immigration and Education Policies Mean for Latino FamiliesLatinos have endured generations of systemic inequities due to racism and discrimination. Over the years, institutions, structures, and policies have given rise to gaps in housing, income, education, and…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
Quick Test Could Improve Dementia Care DisparitiesSigns of cognitive impairment and early dementia among Latinos and other people of color are often missed by healthcare providers in busy primary care settings. Now, a new test could help improve cognitive…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
Quick Test Could Improve Dementia Care DisparitiesSigns of cognitive impairment and early dementia among Latinos and other people of color are often missed by healthcare providers in busy primary care settings. Now, a new test could help improve cognitive…
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Network_News posted a new post. 9 months ago
What Do Latinos Think about Preventative Care?Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death in Latinos. Systemic racism and discrimination have led to disproportionate exposure to risk factors for cancer, such as obesity, diabetes, and stress. These…
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