Melawhy Garcia: Éxito! Connected Me to Other Latino Professionals
Dr. Melawhy Garcia wanted to elevate her work to improve health among Latinos in California by applying for PhD programs, but she wasn’t sure about …
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Workshop: How to Advance Systemic Change to Reduce Obesity
Latinos and other people of color suffer high rates of obesity. This is often due to racist policies and discriminatory practices that create less acc…
Alma Lopez: Better Health Through a Breast Cancer Clinical Trial
Breast cancer is the top cause of death for Latinas. But Alma Lopez has been a breast cancer survivor for more than 15 years. She believes participat…
Report: The Relationship between Climate Change and Health Equity
Climate change is an ongoing environmental dilemma that threatens the health of all people. Yet, research has shown that certain groups, such as Latin…
Survey: Childcare, Logistics Hold Back Latinas from Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Simple logistics—availability, childcare, and time—stop some Latinas and other women of color from volunteering for breast cancer clinical trials,…
Inside the U.S. Government’s New Investment in Latino Education
Education is critical in childhood development, yet Latino kids across the U.S. face systemic injustices in their schools and communities. Whether it …
Been in a Clinical Trial? We Want to Share Your Story!
Are you Latino? Have you participated in a clinical trial related to Alzheimer’s or cancer? If so, we want to talk with you and share your story! Sa…
11/2/21 #SaludTues Tweetchat: The Climate Crisis and Latinos
Climate change is making life harder for Latinos and other communities of color. A groundbreaking 2019 study estimated that Black and Latino popula…
Natalicio Serrano: What Éxito! Taught Me About Latino Representation in Academia
Natalicio Serrano wasn’t sure he wanted to get a PhD. He knew the journey would be difficult, especially as a Latino going into a field with little …
Over 2 Million U.S. Teens Use E-cigarettes, a Huge Public Health Concern
Over 2 million U.S. teens say they use e-cigarettes, according to a new survey released by FDA and CDC. The study, which found that a quarter of these…