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Webinar: Reducing Latino Cancer Health Inequities Through Research, Outreach, and Training
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, will share insight on Latino cancer on a webinar from the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research and its Office of Equity and Inclusion. The ...
Dr. Eneida Nemecek: An Advocate for Latino Clinical Research Participation
As a child in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Dr. Eneida Nemecek learned the effort it takes to earn an education by literally going ...
Tell OSHA: Protect Latino Workers from the Harms of Extreme Heat
As temperatures increase to scorching new benchmarks every year, weather experts advise people to avoid prolonged exposure ...
25 Amazing Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This annual U.S. observance, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, ...
The State of Marijuana Use Among Latinos
Overuse of drugs, like marijuana, can heighten one’s risk for certain diseases, especially among disadvantaged populations ...
First-Ever Cancer Patient Advocate Training Program Saves Seat at the Table for Latinos
Ahead of the 2024 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference, 15 Latina women from across the country came ...
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Helps Lead New Project to Improve Heart Health in South Texas
A team of researchers at UT Health San Antonio, including Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, is among four teams from across the United ...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.
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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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The State of Alcohol Use Among Latinos
Overuse of alcohol is among the top risk factors for chronic diseases, especially among ...
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Tell FDA: To Help Prevent Birth Defects, Add a Warning Label on Unfortified Corn Masa Flour
Are the corn masa products you eat fortified with folic acid? Because too many babies in the ...
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How Hispanic Heritage Month Became a Thing
At Salud America!, we're excited to discuss Latino health during Hispanic Heritage Month! This ...
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