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Toxic Stress in Education and How to Prevent it
Trouble concentrating in class. Not completing homework. Behavioral difficulties. Absenteeism. These outcomes are linked to exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ACEs, such as abuse or parental substance abuse, can ...
Inside California’s Struggles to Solve Housing, Homelessness
California had an affordable housing crisis well before COVID-19. Now the pandemic is having a devastating impact on housing ...
Help Stop Weight Bias for Obesity Care Week 2021!
Obesity Care Week 2021 (#OCW2021) is here! From Feb. 28 to March 6, 2021, our Salud America! Latino health equity team at ...
Kathryn Karam: Acknowledging Your Own Bias as a Person of Color
Kathryn Karam isn’t afraid to speak out against racism and discrimination. She thinks that everyone should address ...
Spanish-Language Webinars for Latino Families about COVID-19 Vaccines
Latinos are disproportionately hurt by COVID-19. But they make up a very low percentage of those getting a coronavirus ...
The Future is Gloomy for Many Latino Students in Arizona and Beyond
Among the many inequities impacting young Latinos in Arizona, wide gaps in education not only affect those students now but ...
New Program Brief Encourages Trail Use for Latino and Black Youth
Taking a walk or hike can be a great way to get outside and get in some physical activity. But what if your community ...Browse our articles
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Salud America! is daily curating toolkits, data, webinars and other educational materials to support you in creating obesity-reducing changes in your area. These curated resources are great nuts-and-bolts guides to change, as well as helpful content and data that can help you build a case for a decision-maker.
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Get the latest stories, research, and news on different aspects of Latino health, including: obesity, health equity, and how to grow a culture of health.
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Salud America! focuses on topics of potential change to promote a healthy environment and weight for Latino kids. Each topic has a scientific research review and bilingual issue brief, video, and infographics.
Salud Heroes
They are people like you—children, parents, teachers, health workers—who learn of childhood obesity, get an idea to do something about it, mobilize support, and drive policy and system changes in schools and communities.
Resources
Salud America! is daily curating toolkits, data, webinars and other educational materials to support you in creating obesity-reducing changes in your area.
These curated resources are great nuts-and-bolts guides to change, as well as helpful content and data that can help you build a case for a decision-maker.
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Food Insecurity Rocks Communities of Color Amid COVID-19
A lack of access to healthy, nutritious foods has harmed countless minorities for years. This ...
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Toxic Stress in the Justice System and How to Prevent It
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as poverty or abuse, is a known risk factor ...
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Kids Eat More Vegetables When Exposed to School Gardens
Kids aren’t always eager to eat their broccoli, asparagus, or peas. But community gardens and ...
