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What is the #SaludTues Tweetchat?

#SaludTues is a monthly (formerly weekly) Tweetchat about Latino health on the first Tuesday of every month at 12p CST/1p EST.

The chat is hosted by @SaludAmerica, the Latino health social media campaign and Twitter handle for the team at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio, which directs Salud America!.

Each chat has two or more co-hosts and special guest from partner organizations. Salud America! asks a set of important questions, and co-hosts and special guests share their answers to raise awareness of and discuss solutions to Latino health equity issues.

#SaludTues Tweetchat Schedule

Anyone on Twitter can join. Just tag your Tweets with the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter.

#SaludTues Tweetchat FAQ

How do I serve as a #SaludTues co-host?

Email us at saludamerica@uthscsa.edu and share an idea for a chat.

What are topics for #SaludTues Tweetchats?

The #SaludTues chat covers key Latino health issues, from childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity, access to health care, heart health, trending demographics, education, culture of health, cancer, clinical trial and workforce diversity, etc.

What is the reach of #SaludTues Tweetchats?

The #SaludTues Tweetchats average more than 6 million impressions in just the one-hour discussion.

How can I see past #SaludTues Tweetchats?

See our past tweetchats by visiting our Wakelet page.

Tweetchats

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/3/24 — Creating Better Cancer Outcomes for Latinos
Cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths for Latinos.  Cases of Latino cancer are expected to rise by 142% in the ...
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 5/14/24─Why Is Brain Health So Important?
Brain health is important – but we often overlook it. The World Health Organization defines brain health as the ...
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 3/5/24─Four Years Later: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Latinos
COVID-19 is not over. For the past four years, the virus has disrupted life and health. Data continue to show that the ...
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 12/5: Why Should You Try a Clinical Trial?
Clinical trials have led to the development of better treatments, life-saving medicines, and new prevention strategies for ...
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 11/7/2023: How to Help Latino Caregivers Support Loved Ones Who Have Alzheimer’s or Cancer
Nearly 7 million U.S. Latinos provide unpaid care to aging or older relatives.   Many Latinos are expected to take on ...
Addressing Inadequate Transportation to Improve Health
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#SaludTues 10/3/2023: Addressing Inadequate Transportation to Improve Health
Many Americans face transportation barriers that threaten quality of life. When burdened by transportation costs and lack ...
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#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/5/23: Building a Healthier Future for Latinos
Latinos face many challenges to good health. Equitable access to healthcare is often out of reach. Discrimination is a ...
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#SaludTues 7/11/23: How Do Latino Children Benefit from Preschool?
Over 3.5 million children participated in early childhood programs as of 2020.   Preschool and other early childhood ...
Why and How to Nurture Civic Health
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#SaludTues 6/6/2023: Why and How to Nurture Civic Health
Civic health is the ability to participate in one’s community and be involved in the decision-making process, from voting ...