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State of Latino Obesity
Obesity is one of the biggest modifiable risk factors for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. It’s also plaguing the health of Americans, especially in people of color. Latinos continue to be disproportionately ...
Experts to Address Cholangiocarcinoma, a Rare Cancer
In a lifetime, four in 10 US adults will be diagnosed with cancer, according to WebMD. Most of these cancers will be ...
Find Cancer Resources in Spanish!
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) provides a multitude of cancer-related resources thought its NCCN ...
Helping Latino Cancer Survivors (and Caregivers) Be More Active
Physical activity can have many benefits for cancer survivors, from improving their quality of life to potentially making it ...
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Helps Revolutionize Cancer Care for South Texans
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, joined a KSAT News town hall on Oct. 8, 2024, to ...
Why Should Latinos Care About Health Literacy?
The month of October is Health Literacy Month, making it a great time to explore equitable health resources for Latinos and ...
State of Substance Use Treatment Among Latinos
Drug misuse continues to be a pervasive problem in the US. Use of illicit drugs can have disastrous health consequences, ...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.
Research
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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Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa: The First Latino Chancellor of The University of Texas System
Dr. Francisco G. Cigarroa, UT Health San Antonio’s Malú and Carlos Alvarez Center for ...
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18 Bilingual Videos about Latino Cancer and Clinical Trials!
In 2024, an estimated 195,300 cancer cases will be diagnosed in U.S. Latinos, according to Cancer ...
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National Latino Physician Day: Spotlighting Healthcare, Education Disparities
Latinos currently make up 19.5% of the US population. Yet only 7% of physicians are Latino, ...
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