#SaludTues Tweetchat 10/4/22: Exploring the Background of the Latino Population

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Latinos now comprise 18.9% of the U.S. population.

This is a dynamic, rising population with heritages from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, South America, Central America, and many more.

And the wellbeing of this population is a key to the future health of the nation.

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 to Oct. 15), let’s use #SaludTues on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, to explore the Latino population and how we can improve health for Latinos and all people.

• WHAT: #SaludTues: Exploring the Background of the Latino Population
• TIME/DATE: 1-2 p.m. EST (Noon-1 p.m. CST), Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022
• WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
• HOST: @SaludAmerica
• CO-HOSTS: City Health Dashboard (@CityHealthData); S. Dept. of Health & Human Services; Voces LLC (@latinxvocesllc); Dr. Dulce María Ruelas (@DulceMariaMPH); LatinaStrong Foundation (@LatinaStrongDr); Public Health Maps (@PublicHealthMap); George Torres, digital storyteller (@urbanjibaro); Pulso (@ProjectPulso)
• HASHTAG: #SaludTues

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 noon CST every Tuesday. From April 2021 to November 2023, #SaludTues occurred monthly at noon CST on the first Tuesday of each month. Starting in January 2024, #SaludTues occurs on a periodic basis at noon CST on some Tuesdays. Tweetchats are hosted by @SaludAmerica, the Twitter/X handle of Salud America! The National Health Communication Program.