The latest nation’s health report card finds that although advances have been made in important areas such as numbers of uninsured and infant death; health disparities among Latinos still persist. How can we address health disparities and what’s the health report card telling us about Latino health?Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet ideas and solutions: Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet ideas and solutions: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Bridging the Gap on Latino Health Disparities”
• DATE: Tuesday, May 31st 2016
• TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
• WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
• HOST: SaludToday @SaludToday
• CO-HOSTS: Office of Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) FDA en Espanol (@FDAenEspanol) FDA Office of Minority Health (@FDAOMH) Praxis ...
We are excited about all healthy diets, and this month is National Mediterranean Diet Month! We are celebrating the Mediterranean diet, as it has been linked to heart health! Latinos are more likely to deal with certain diet-related diseases like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease! Help us spread the word on how to help our health through what we eat by following #SaludTues to tweet about, share recipes, and enjoy celebrating a healthy diet full of fresh foods! #MedDietMonth WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Let's Celebrate a Healthy Diet: National Mediterranean Diet Month” DATE: Tuesday, May 24th 2016
TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: Fernanda Chacon (@cookandmove), National Hispanic ...
Latinos represent 17% of the U.S. population but make up 21% of people living with HIV and 23% of new infections. How can we reverse this alarming trend? What role can mothers play as a family influencer? Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet about how families can start a conversation on this topic and identify other solutions, tips, resources, and campaigns to prevent HIV/AIDS among Latinos: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Why Latino Families Should Talk About HIV”
TIME/DATE: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, May 10, 2016
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (@talkHIV), AIDS.gov (@AIDSgov), and Maria Mejia (@MariaHIVMejia) We’ll open the floor to your stories and ...
Water is one of the fundamental building blocks of life itself. It surrounds us on an everyday basis. However, despite it being everywhere in this country, many people still don’t realize how essential it is to good health and a quality life. What are the health benefits of water that you need to know? Let’s use #SaludTues on May 3, 2016, to tweet information and resources on Water: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Water: The Health Benefits You Should Know”
DATE: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: Campaign for Dental Health (@ILikeMyTeeth), Delta Dental Colorado (@DeltaDentalCo), URH20 (@URH2O) Questions we got via Social Media: What about sports drinks? Are ...
Lupus disease widely affects Latinas and other minorities in the U.S. Are you aware of the symptoms and causes? Join us for an hour-long conversation about this disease and how it affects Latinos. Let’s raise awareness! • WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Lupus Disease: What Latinos Should Know”
• TIME/DATE: Noon CST (1 p.m. EST) Tuesday, April 26, 2016
• WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
• HOST: @SaludToday
• CO-HOSTS: La Red Hispana (@LaRedHispana), SLE Lupus Foundation (@LupusNY), Lupus Research Institute (@LupusResearch) & Dr. Irene Blanco (@IreneBlancoMD). Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter!
#SaludTues is a weekly Tweetchat about Latino health at 12p CST/1p ET every Tuesday and hosted by @SaludToday, the ...
Senior citizens continue to be one of the largest groups “left behind” in terms of achieving and maintaining quality health care. Let’s use #SaludTues on March 29, 2016, to tweet information and resources on addressing the health of seniors. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Addressing the Senior Health Gap”
DATE: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludAmerica
CO-HOSTS: National Council on Aging (@NCOAging) & AARP (@AARP). Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues ...
Kids need your HELP! Many children are overweight or obese in the U.S., and many have poor access to fresh fruits and vegetables and face rising diabetes rates. Let’s tweet about what you can do to become a Salud Leader for kids! WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: How YOU Can Be a “Salud Leader” for Kids”
TIME/DATE: Noon CST (1 p.m. EST) Tuesday, March 22, 2016
WHERE: On Twitter #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludAmerica
CO-HOSTS: Community Commons (@CommunityCommon) & Moms Rising (@MomsRising) Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources. #SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred weekly at ...
One of four U.S. kids already is overweight or obese by ages 2-5, making it critical find ways to help kids achieve a healthy weight early on. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is one taking steps to meet this goal by providing nutritious meals and snacks to more than 4 million children in child care centers, family care homes, and after-school programs. On March 15, 2016, use #SaludTues to tweet with us about the importance of healthy foods and drinks for children in celebration of CACFP Week, March 13-19: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: How Kids Can Eat Healthy in Child Care and Afterschool Settings
TIME/DATE: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, March 15, 2016
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludAmerica
CO-HOSTS: The Association for ...
Some kids are exposed to unhealthy foods and drinks at school and on TV. We need to create increased access to and education about fresh fruit and vegetables. That’s why, for National Nutrition Month in March, we’re inviting YOU to use #SaludTues and tweet your favorite recipes and tools, and learn cool ways to “Veg Out”! WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: Ways to "Veg Out" for Healthy Eating
TIME/DATE: Noon CST (1 p.m. EST) Tuesday, March, 8, 2016
WHERE: On Twitter , hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: Salud America! (@SaludAmerica)
CO-HOSTS: Recipe For Success (@R4SFoundation), The Coalition for Healthy School Food (@CoolSchoolFood), Chop Chop Magazine (@chopchopmag), the Chef Anne Foundation (@ChefAnnFnd) During the Tweetchat you’ll get to hear about the Recipe for ...
