How Cancer Centers Are Addressing Local Needs
More than 2 million people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year. No two among them will experience cancer exactly t…
Tag: Understanding & Reducing Poverty
How to Advocate for SDoH Screening in Healthcare
To truly improve patient and community health, we must address non-medical needs that arise due to social determinants of health (SDoH), such as inequ…
Analysis: US Poverty Higher in Latino Populated Cities
Latinos now make up 19.5% of the US population. Counties in California, Florida, and Texas are home to some of the largest Latino communities in the…
5 Keys to Undoing the Drivers of Health Inequity
ChangeLab Solutions recently updated their interactive web tool, Undoing the Drivers of Health Inequity, with new resources to support policy strategi…
Stormee Williams: Helping Screen Families for Social Needs in Dallas
At her annual wellness visit, Dr. Stormee Williams filled out a digital questionnaire that asked about her need for help with housing, transportation,…
Dr. Amelie Ramirez: Address Social Determinants of Health in Patients
Where you live can have a big impact on your health. In fact, our health is influenced by a variety of non-medical factors, such as the conditions in …
San Antonio, Use This Bilingual Website to Find Local Health Resources!
Where in San Antonio can you find a list of health clinics? Mental health resources? Health coverage resources? Organizations with community health wo…
Latino Influence on U.S. Economy Continues to Grow
The total economic output, or gross domestic product (GDP), for Latinos in the United States has grown from $1.7 trillion in 2010 to $3.2 trillion in …
Latina Wage Gap Hurts Breast Cancer Outcomes, Survivorship
Latinas make, on average, 52 cents for every $1 that white, non-Hispanic men make. This historic pay gap has worsened over time and contributes to poo…
UPDATE: Health Equity Report Card Covers Child Opportunity, Location Affordability, Transit Access
We have updated our Salud America! Health Equity Report Card to cover your county’s child opportunity score, environmental justice score, location a…