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Amanda Merck

Merck completed her MPH with a concentration in Physical Activity and Health. She curates content for Salud America! (@SaludAmerica), a Latino childhood obesity prevention project based at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. She focuses on the latest research, resources, and stories related to policy, systems, and environmental changes to enhance equitable access to safe places for kids and families to walk, bike, and play.

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1/13/15: “Blood Donors: Get the Facts”


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Did you know we need more blood donors? For January's National Blood Donor Month, it’s time to get the facts about blood donors and learn how you can be a hero for someone in need, especially during winter, a typically down time for donations due to holidays, bad weather, and illness. Join us to get the truth about donating blood at the next #SaludTues Tweetchat. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Blood Donors: Get the Facts” DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues CO-HOSTS: @SaludAmerica, @my1blood, @El_DoctorUriel Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of ...

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Tweet with #SaludTues 12/9: Health Coverage—Issues + Solutions


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People need strong health care coverage, as many struggle with obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers. Let’s use #SaludTues to Tweet strategies and resources on how to increase health care coverage among Latinos and all people during a Tweetchat at 1 p.m. ET Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Health Coverage: Issues + Solutions” DATE: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 TIME: Noon-1 p.m. CT (1-2 p.m. ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (@HHSGov), Enroll America (@GetCoveredUS), and the Nation Council of La Raza (@NCLR) Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on ...

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Join Us for #SaludTues 11/18/14: What Does Thanksgiving Mean?


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There are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with different foods, family celebrations, and traditions! So let’s find out what Thanksgiving means to people, and how they celebrate with a tweetchat co-hosted by Salud America!, Latina Lista and Mamas Con Poder: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “What does Thanksgiving mean?” DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: @LatinaLista @MamasConPoder Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred weekly at noon CST ...

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Join Us for #SaludTues 11/11/14: How to Bring More Green Space to Neighborhoods


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Learn more about examples and resources on how to increase access to green space for kids at the #SaludTues Tweetchat at noon CT (1 p.m. ET) Tuesday, November 11, 2014.You're invited to share your resources, stories, and questions, too! The chat is co-hosted by Salud America!, The Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living and the Children and Nature Network (via @SaludAmerica, @ChildrenNature & @msdcenter): WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “How to Bring More Green Space to Neighborhoods” DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: @ChildrenNature @msdcenter Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and ...

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Tweet with Us 11/4/14: How to Solve the Doctor/Nurse Shortage


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The shortage of doctors and nurses who reflect the makeup of the US population makes it harder to build strong doctor-patient relationships, deliver preventive care, and focus on health conditions. Let’s focus on what we can do to solve the problem by using #SaludTues to tweet about innovative programs, campaigns and other resources to increase the number of health professionals: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Solving the Doctor/Nurse Shortage” DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 TIME: Noon CT (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: @NHMAmd Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety ...

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Tweet with #SaludTues 10/28/14: What You Need to Know about Health


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Many people experience mental health issues. Let’s tweet about the education and access people have to mental health and wellness, as well as what challenges people face with addressing mental health issues: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Mental Health” DATE: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 TIME: Noon CT (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: @APApsychiatric @SAMHSAgov Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred weekly at noon CST every Tuesday. From April 2021 to November 2023, #SaludTues occurred ...

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Tweet with #SaludTues on 10/21/14: “Healthier Recipes”


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We love to share delicious home-cooked meals with our family and friends. But sometimes it’s hard to plan a meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Do people have to sacrifice bold traditional flavors to ensure their family has a well-balanced meal? Certainly not! Join us and our co-hosts as we tweet about healthy cooking and foods at the next #SaludTues Tweetchat, showing that with a little planning, openness, and creativity, people can prepare tasty and healthy dishes the whole family will love. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Healthier Recipes” DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues Co-HOSTS: @SaludAmerica, @ClaudiaZapata! Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on ...

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Tweet with #SaludTues on 10/14/14: “HIV/AIDS: Problems + Solutions”


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Every year, new HIV/AIDS cases are diagnosed in the US. Let’s focus on changing this by using #SaludTues to tweet about innovative campaigns to improve prevention and programs to find solutions to HIV/AIDS: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “HIV/AIDS: Problems + Solutions” DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: @NLAAD, @AIDSgov (AIDS.gov), and @TalkHIV (CDC) Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter, share your stories and share resources that can help more people stop HIV/AIDS. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred weekly at noon ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 10/14: “Breast Cancer: Surviving & Thriving”


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Breast cancer is a top cancer killer. Let’s tweet about the latest progress in breast cancer research, the importance of breast cancer risk reduction, screening and the survivorship experience at the next #SaludTues Tweetchat. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Breast Cancer: Surviving and Thriving” DATE: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: @SusanGKomen, @KPVivaBien, @KPShare Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter, share your stories and resources that can help reduce the risk of breast cancer. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred ...

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