From Classroom to Clinics: Tackling Infection Control Through Education
15-year-old Anna Valdez fidgeted in her chair as her eyes scanned the stethoscope, cotton balls, and other medical supplies on the far wall of the exa…
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US Government Invests Heavily in Community, Public Health Workforce
With the emergence of COVID-19, which continues to disproportionately impact Latinos, the world saw first-hand why public health is so important. To h…
Positive Study Results Give New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones have new reason for hope after positive results from clinical trial of a new treatment called lecanemab. L…
Wanda Montalvo: Preventing Infections in Community Health Centers, Latino Communities
As Wanda Montalvo sat at her desk working on paperwork, she could hear nurses and physicians bustling about in the lobby. It was the 1980s, and Wanda …
Ricardo Correa: Endocrinologist and Infection Control Leader for the Latino Community
Thirteen-year-old Ricardo Correa sat in the pediatric endocrinologist’s office alongside his mother, listening with fascination and soaking up infor…
Good News: Biden’s Public Charge Ruling Will Benefit Latino Immigrant Families
The Biden Administration has reversed the 2019 public charge policy changes implemented by the Trump Administration, according to the US Department of…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 11/1/22: How Can Physical Activity Benefit Brain Health for Older Latinos
The Latino population has grown to represent 18.9% of the nation’s population. This rise, however, means that more Latinos will experience Alzheimer…
Digital Inclusion for All: Celebrating Digital Inclusion Week 2022
Today, we rely on the internet for school, work, and even health. With so many needing internet access as an everyday tool, and populations like Latin…
Nearly 1 in 5 Latinos Don’t Have Access to Enough Food
Hunger declined in the U.S. from 2020 to 2021, but 1 in 10 households were still food insecure ─ with no reliable access to enough food – accordin…
Why are Gowns, Gloves, and Eye Protection Recommended for COVID-19?
Respirators are a common type of personal protective equipment (PPE) – but not the only one. Gowns, gloves, goggles, and face shields are other kind…