Did you know Parkinson’s disease affects Latinos in big numbers? Let’s break the ice and talk about the disease and its misconceptions and how we can bring more awareness to the Latino community. Join the discussion this coming Tuesday August 04 at 1 p.m. ET along with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson’s Action Network. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Parkinson's Disease: How to Raise Awareness in the Latino Community."
DATE: Tuesday, August 04, 2015
TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
HOST: @SaludToday
CO-HOSTS: Michael J. Fox Foundation (@MichaleJFoxOrg), Parkinson's Action Network (@PANtweets) Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter and share your strategies, stories, and ...
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Low income ...
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Hannah Lieder began advocating for swimming in 2009 and started the non-profit, Minneapolis Swims to bring equity, access and the opportunity that swimming brings to all people of Minneapolis. Swimming is one of the least racially integrated sports. Nearly 70% of African American children and nearly 60% of Hispanic children have low or no swim ability, compared to 40% of Caucasians. This not only increases their risk of drowning but also decreases their opportunity to participate in fun, physical activity in the water. Swimming is one of the best forms of cardiovascular activity because it requires all major muscle groups, has a very low injury rate and can be sustained throughout life more easily than high-impact activities such as, running and basketball. Additionally, it has ...
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“The roots of the obesity epidemic lie in poverty; structural racism; education; and unhealthy neighborhood and living conditions.” In order to address the diverse determinants of obesity, leaders must coordinate from diverse fields, such as state agencies, local government, health care, city planning, housing, transportation, law enforcement, education, the business community, the faith community, child care, neighborhoods and families, to develop cross-sector initiatives. At the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions workshop, sector leaders from diverse fields explored barriers, lessons and solutions from five case studies of cross-sector obesity prevention initiatives. This workshop summary explains how health equity, sustainability, leadership and measurement are interwoven ...
