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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 11/24/2015: Thanksgiving Muy Healthy


Thanksgiving Muy Healthy

We love to spend time with family and friends—hence Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays for people in the U.S. Many families combine the traditional Thanksgiving dishes like turkey and pecan pie with popular specialties such as tamales, pozole and empanadas. Unfortunately, diabetes and cardiovascular disease affect the community in big numbers and for this reason is important that we make healthy choices this holiday season. Join #SaludTues this Tuesday, Nov.24, 1 pm ET, we’ll be sharing healthy recipes and ideas to have a muy healthy Thanksgiving dinner. WHAT: #SaludTuesTweetchat: “Thanksgiving Muy Healthy” DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 11/17/15: Diabetes


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Diabetes is one of the major illnesses that impacts all people, including Latinos. Yet it is also one of the more preventable and treatable illnesses. Do you know how important a healthy diet and exercise are to preventing or controlling diabetes? What's the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? How often should you check your glucose levels? Let’s use #SaludTues on Nov. 17, 2015, to tweet about all the need-to-know facts about diabetes. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Diabetes” TIME/DATE: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: USA.gov (@USAgov); Diabetes Hands Foundation (@diabetesHF); U.S. FDA (@FDAenEspanol) Together with our partners, we’ll discuss: Key ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 11/3/15: “How Swimming Can Level the Playing Field for Kids”


Swimming

Swimming is one of the best physical activities because it requires all major muscle groups and had proven to increase children’s confidence, motor skills, and academic achievement. But not everyone has the same access to swimming facilities and lessons. This increases a child's risk of drowning, and fewer opportunities to swim or learn how to swim means kids can't do water-based physical activities, such as underwater handstands, sink-and-seek, diving, water aerobics, tubing, kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, skiing, and fishing. Join #SaludTues on No. 3, 2015, to tweet about how communities can increase children's access to swimming lessons and facilities to decrease their risk of drowning and increase their participation in numerous life-enriching water activities: ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 10/27/15: “Fall Celebrations & Candy Alternatives”


Parent Taking Children Trick Or Treating At Halloween

Kids are marketed to about candy and junk food, especially during fall celebrations, like Halloween and Dia de los Muertos. These sugary beverages and sweets do not produce a culture of health and well being, but are tempting during the holidays. Some kids are more at risk for diabetes and obesity. What can we do? Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet information, resources, and tips that can help kids and families reduce their risk of sugar and it’s dangers. Follow #SaludTues to join the conversation. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat:  “Fall Celebrations & Candy Alternatives” DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: Center for Science in the Public Interest CSPI ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 10/20/15: Quitting Smoking with the Help of Technology


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Technology is a promising way to help smokers quit, given the dire health and cancer consequences of smoking. What technologies are working? Let’s use #SaludTues on Oct. 20, 2015, to tweet information, resources, and tips that can uncover the ways technology can help people kick the habit now (and for good!): WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Quitting Smoking with the Help of Technology” TIME/DATE: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOST: The CDC (@CDCTobaccoFree) SPECIAL GUEST: The American Lung Association (@LungAssociation) We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we explore: How much do people smoke (and why quit)? What technologies are emerging to ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat: “Breast Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives”


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Although risk is higher for some women, breast cancer remains a top cause of death. Spread awareness about breast cancer and the importance of getting regular mammograms by joining our weekly #SaludTues tweetchat! WHAT: #SaludTuesTweetchat: “Breast Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives” DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: FDA en Espanol (FDAenEspanol,) FDA Women (@FDAWomen) Gobierno USA (@GobiernoUSA) USA Gov (@USAGov) 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 ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 9/22/15: “Building Healthier Communities Through Schools”


Small school children sitting at the desk in classroom, eating fruit for snack. High-Fiber Diet

Schools are part of a community. Schools also make a huge influence in a child’s health. How can schools help build health within their communities? Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet information, resources, and tips that help schools, teachers, families and students take charge of health in their communities. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Building Healthier Communities Through Schools” DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: It’s Time Texas (@ITSTIME), Shape America (@Shape_America), Healthy Kids Today (@HealthyKids2Day)  and our special guest, Transformative Schools Network (@Cr8HlthySchools) Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/15/15: Connecting Kids to Health Coverage


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Over the last several years, millions of U.S. kids have been connected with free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). But more than 3 million kids remain eligible but uninsured. Join us for a #SaludTues Tweetchat on Sept. 15, 2015, to tweet about what we can do to close the gap and make sure that all kids—and more parents, too—get the health insurance they need and deserve: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Connecting Kids to Health Coverage” DATE: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT), Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Connecting Kids to Coverage Campaign (@IKNGov) and National Council of La Raza ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat: “Let’s talk About Ovarian Cancer for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month”


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 As many as 20,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Unfortunately, many don’t catch it in time. One of the difficulties with diagnosing ovarian cancer is the lack of symptoms or very mild ones. To raise awareness September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Join our weekly #SaludTues tweetchat 1 p.m. ET we will discuss solutions and ways to raise awareness. WHAT: #SaludTuesTweetchat: “Let’s talk About Ovarian Cancer for National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month” DATE: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludAmerica CO-HOSTS: University of Colorado Cancer Center (@CUCancerCenter), National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (@NOCC_National) Be sure to use ...

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