A recent study by the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine found Latinos and other minorities spend more time traveling to and waiting for medical care, Fox Health reports. For the study, researchers used a sample of 4,000 people who reported their wait times and the travel time to the clinics. "Unfortunately, there are so many disparities in health care access and health outcomes already identified in our health care system that I don't think these results are necessarily surprising," said Dr. Kristin N. Ray of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, who worked on the study. The study found Latino patients spent an average 105 minutes waiting compared to 80 minutes of wait time among Whites non-Hispanics. "We have long known that there are disparities in ...
How do you get fresh farm produce in your school in Texas? A new healthier food initiative is growing in Texas. Promoted by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) , Farm Fresh Fridays is an online site that is showing schools how to make local fresh foods, the easy choice.This healthy new initiative is being promoted across all schools in Texas to encourage citizens to get involved in making the healthy choice the easy choice in Texas schools, offering tools to help make fresh local foods a reality for many latino children in Texas Schools (51.8% Latino). The Fresh Farm Friday site offers resources and tools to help teachers, farmers, and school communities connect and offers free online activities for schools to educate children on farming and more. Parents can use the site ...
Meg Reyes, fue diagnosticada con cáncer de seno con apenas 33 años “Solamente requería una tumorectomía”, dice ella, “pero a causa del tamaño de mi tumor mis doctores fueron muy agresivos con mi tratamiento y me removieron 16 ganglios”. Con el apoyo incondicional de sus familiares y amigos Megan sobrevivió el cáncer de seno. Diez años después, Megan es una consejera no-oficial para pacientes recién diagnosticadas con cáncer, ha perdido 150 libras, ha vivido en Alemania e Inglaterra y ha sido madrina de un estudiante de intercambio japonés. El sobrevivir “significa vivir aun después de que algo difícil se cruce en tu camino. No tiene que ser cáncer, puede ser cualquier cosa que hayas sobrevivido y como manejas esas situaciones.” Lee la historia ...
Communities in Schools San Antonio (CIS-SA) implements an evidence-based program to reduce school dropouts rates by providing at-risk youth access to education opportunities in a positive environment. Outcomes for students in the Stay-in-School Program during the 2013-2014 school year include:
• 99% stayed in school
• 94% were promoted to the next grade
• 94% improved in academics, behavior and/or attendance
• 95% of eligible students graduated One aspect of CIS-SA is related to physical health. CIS-SA seeks to give kids a healthy start and a healthy future, because physical health, such as obesity prevention, is linked to academic achievement. On October 24th, they are hosting their 9th Annual Baptist University Eagle Run. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their ...
Bringing together the San Antonio community (63.2% Latino), Hemisphere Park opened up a portion of the planned park, the Yanaguana Children's Park, to celebrate their 3 day grand opening and ribbon cutting on October 3rd, 2015. The new park was filled with smiling faces of children enjoying the beautiful Texas weather this weekend, climbing, running, digging and splashing in the water fountains. Providing access to active areas, where little is found in regards to green space or places for children to play in downtown, the newly designed urban park provided open areas for kids to enjoy playgrounds, sand pits, and plenty of free music and interactive games for families. Free parking, is available over the weekend, allowing families who cannot walk to the park, a way to afford a ...
Farmers, school teachers, and anyone interested in local farming may be interested in attending the University of Florida's Fruit and Vegetable Production Conference on November 6th. Speakers will talk about ways to revitalize your local economy through local produce. The conference will also focus on how to establish, market and manage fruits and vegetables in central Florida. In a recent article, Orange County Extension Director Richard Tyson said, “Farmers will find three important elements in this event: classroom education, recommendations from actual growers, and on-site demonstrations." Check out the Conference Program and Register online at:www.midfloridaconference.eventbrite.com Registration fee is $30 early bird, $40 after Oct. 25. Registration includes refreshments, ...
A few months after her mother’s death, Mary Gonzalez asked her doctor, if she should have a mammogram, the doctor said she was too young. Two years after she found a lump under her arm and after insisting to have it checked she found out it was breast cancer. “It was like a bad dream. Things were going way too fast and I was in shock. Too many decisions had to be made in too little time. As I remembered my mother going through chemotherapy, losing her hair, the nausea and vomiting, I was terrified,” Gonzalez said. The fight against breast cancer became a family battle for the Gonzales “My husband and I became very educated on breast cancer and its treatment. We read, asked a lot of questions, and took it one step at a time.” One question that remained unanswered was ...
Water bottle sales have nearly tripled compared to the falling rates of soda consumption, reports the New York Times. Prompting the question, do the studies showing the link between obesity and consumption of sugary beverages make an impact? J. Alexander M. Douglas Jr., president of Coca-Cola North America, was quoted in the same article that, “Health and wellness are a major enduring trend and each brand has to compete in that environment." But healthier beverage options are not just trending across certain states, they are being proven as recent market reports show a noticeable decrease in soda consumption. Sugary beverage taxes are not popular in all states, as in California, but a growing amount of sugary beverage consumers may be realizing the health warnings associated ...
A new study conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Institute for Obesity Research and Program Evaluation found out that school entrees paired with popular veggies like potatoes were less likely to be wasted. Plate waste studies are performed to better understand what students are eating and how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into students diets. Research shows Latino students are more likely to purchase unhealthy snacks and beverages that are available within their schools. Knowing how to incorporate and encourage consumption of healthier foods is vital to Latino youth's health, as Latino youth have a higher risk of obesity and diabetes. Unfortunately, the studies findings stated that the least popular vegetables were dark-green leafy vegetables, such as ...
