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Latino Families Still Facing Childcare Disruptions Due to COVID-19
Latino families with children are still experiencing COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions to their childcare arrangements, according to a new data analysis from the National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families (NRCHCF). ...
Childhood Cancer Survival Rates Lower on Texas-Mexico Border; SDoH-Focused Cancer Research Needed
Cancer survival disparities are well documented in adults living along the US-Mexico border, but it is unknown whether these ...
4 Incredible Ways SNAP Helps People
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program provides temporary support to help people and families ...
Is Machismo a Healthcare Barrier for Latino Men?
Research suggests that men, regardless of race/ethnicity, are generally less likely to go to the doctor than women. But ...
Play Deserts Common in Southern Areas
Play deserts are common among the Deep South and Southwest areas of the United States, according to a recent study from the ...
Honoring Latino Military Heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is May 29, 2023. We at Salud America! are excited to honor all U.S. military personnel, including the ...
Lack of Men of Color in Health Professions Is a National Crisis
The low number of Latinos and other men of color graduating and entering the health care professions is a national crisis, ...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.
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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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UPDATE: Health Equity Report Card Covers Child Opportunity, Location Affordability, Transit Access
We have updated our Salud America! Health Equity Report Card to cover your county’s child ...
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Latinos, Join UT Health’s Healthy Controls Study!
UT Health San Antonio and UTHealth Houston are looking for healthy Latinos to join their “Healthy ...
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Comment Now: Expand Health Care for DACA Recipients!
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...
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