#SaludTues Tweetchat 2/2: The Chronic Wound of Health Inequity

You might know that health inequities, such as a lack of access to health care, housing, or transportation, prevent Latinos and other people of color from getting a fair opportunity to live their healthiest.

These inequities can cut deeply, and for a long time.

Some experts compare these inequities to a “chronic wound” that doesn’t heal in a timely or expected way, with both little progress and many long-term health consequences.

Let’s use #SaludTues on Feb. 2, 2021, to tweet about how advocates, planners, and other leaders can take action to solve the chronic wound of health inequities!

  • WHERE: Twitter
  • WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat “The Chronic Wound of Health Inequities”
  • WHEN: 1-2 p.m. ET (12-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021
  • HOST: Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio (@SaludAmerica)
  • CO-HOST: University of Florida Transportation Institute (@_UFTI), Planning for Health Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (PHEAL) from the State of Place (@PHEAL2020)
  • SPECIAL GUESTS: Dr. Mehri Mohebbi of the University of Florida Transportation Institute (@Mohebbmi), Dr. Mariela Alfonzo of the State of Place (@CityFoodLover), and Esther Greenhouse (@EstherGreenhous) and Stephanie Firestone (@firekrone) of AARP
  • HASHTAG: #SaludTues

We’ll open the floor to your comments, tips, and stories as we explore:

  • Why are health inequities like chronic wounds?
  • What ways are people engaging communities in addressing health inequities?
  • How can planners and urban designers uplift health equity?

Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter and share your tips, stories, and resources to explore health equity!

#SaludTues is a health equity Tweetchat especially focused on the Hispanic/Latino population at 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET every Tuesday hosted by the @SaludAmerica program at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio.

The post #SaludTues Tweetchat 2/2: The Chronic Wound of Health Inequity appeared first on Salud America.

Recommend0 recommendationsPublished in Fit Fiesta Force, Fuerza por la Salud

Welcome

QR Code to download the 360 Force for Health Academy App
LEARN It! Reality Health Games