In November 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott executed a new policy via executive order directing state hospitals to ask patients about their citizenship status and report responses to Texas Health and Human Services. The policy was a response to the increasing number of undocumented individuals getting health care at hospitals, claiming that it created a financial burden on Texas taxpayers. As a result of this policy, Texas hospitals are seeing fewer undocumented individuals, according to a recent analysis by The Texas Tribune. Let’s review the data and what it means for Latino health care across Texas.
Undocumented Immigrant Hospital Visits in Texas
Prior to the executive order, Texas hospitals received 30,000 visits from undocumented immigrants, according to the ...
Cancer persists in the US, especially in overlooked communities. Many of these groups suffer disproportionate cancer rates and worse outcomes, due to long-standing issues that formed differences in education, economic status, access to screening and care, and more. That’s why April is dedicated to bringing awareness and solutions to the challenges these communities face in areas such as cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Here are seven ways to celebrate National Minority Cancer Awareness Month.
1. Learn About Differences in Cancer Outcomes
Did you know that where you live can dictate your health and what kind of health care you receive? Where you live can increase your risk of adverse health effects, such as hypertension and diabetes, that make you ...
Según investigadores de la Universidad Columbia en la Ciudad de Nueva York, uno de cada 10 adultos mayores de los 65 años de edad en los Estados Unidos padecerá demencia, y otro 22% presentará algún tipo de deterioro cognitivo leve. La buena noticia es que usted puede reducir su riesgo de desarrollar la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la demencia. De acuerdo con la Alzheimer’s Association, aquí le presentamos 10 cambios positivos que pueden realizarse para disminuir el riesgo de deterioro cognitivo y mejorar la salud en general.
1. Protéjase de las lesiones cerebrales
Las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas se han vinculado con un mayor riesgo de desarrollo de la demencia. Según un estudio que examinó la relación entre las lesiones y el deterioro cognitivo, un golpe ...
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a great time to share helpful resources that can spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S. and is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease. With this in mind, let’s learn more about Parkinson’s, how it impacts patients and families, and resources to share during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is defined as a “type of neurologic movement disorder, affecting the brain and causing difficulty with movements, or motor symptoms.” While Parkinson’s can be characterized by its most common motor symptoms like tremors, stiffness or rigidity of the muscles, and slowness of ...
With so many unknowns when it comes to Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers continue to investigate potential causes, risk factors, and treatments. Clinical trials are a major tool to help researchers make progress. These are studies with volunteers that enable advances that can slow, manage, and treat diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s for current and future family members. However, these trials only benefit everyone if they have a pool of participants that look like the rest of the population. For many reasons, including myths, lack of access to transportation, and time commitments, too few under-researched populations join clinical trials. But closing the gap on clinical trial participation doesn’t have to be a burden. Here are 3 clinical ...
One in 10 US adults older than 65 will experience dementia, and another 22% will have some form of mild cognitive impairment, according to Columbia University researchers. The good news is that you can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. Here are 10 positive changes that you can make to lower your risk for cognitive decline and improve your overall health, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
1. Protect Yourself from Brain Injuries Traumatic brain injuries have been linked to an increased risk for developing dementia. According to a published study examining the relationship between injury and cognitive decline, traumatic brain injuries can increase dementia risk between 2-and 4-fold. One of the best ways of preventing traumatic ...
As the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US, colorectal cancer is affecting more Americans now than ever before. While scientists are working to find out why these rates are increasing, the numbers continue to grow, especially in people younger than 50. Here are 9 bilingual resources for colorectal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their families.
1. Colorectal Cancer Support Services
Cancer is a very costly disease in more ways than one. Not only does it create a physical and emotional burden, but also a financial one. Several organizations are working to ease the financial burden of colorectal cancer treatment, including the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Colorectal Cancer Alliance connects patients and caregivers to financial ...
It’s often said that a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the person that has cancer, it affects the entire family. That’s especially true in today’s landscape when cancer is starting to affect younger people in their 30s, 40s, and early 50s. The people being diagnosed with cancer today often have young children. In a lifetime, one in 20 kids will experience a parent’s cancer diagnosis before they graduate high school, according to the Pickles Group. These young children often struggle to comprehend cancer and how it might change a family dynamic. Not only do lifestyles change, so do increasing thoughts of mortality and the fear of losing a parent to the disease. The experience of having a parent with cancer can be extremely difficult ...
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. There are roughly 147,000 new colorectal cancer cases in the US each year as of 2022, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What’s more, colorectal cancer was linked to 53,779 deaths in the US in 2023. These statistics make colorectal cancer the fourth-most common type of cancer and the fourth-largest cause of cancer-related deaths across all age groups, according to the CDC. Many of these cases and deaths are in individuals from overlooked populations, including Latinos, which were brought on by non-medical drivers of health, such as lack of access to quality cancer care and limitedaccess to screening. In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we are diving into the 8 ...
