Is Machismo a Healthcare Barrier for Latino Men?
Research suggests that men, regardless of race/ethnicity, are generally less likely to go to the doctor than women. But some men who value masculinity…
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Play Deserts Common in Southern Areas
Play deserts are common among the Deep South and Southwest areas of the United States, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia (UGA…
Lack of Men of Color in Health Professions Is a National Crisis
The low number of Latinos and other men of color graduating and entering the health care professions is a national crisis, according to a new consensu…
UPDATE: Health Equity Report Card Covers Child Opportunity, Location Affordability, Transit Access
We have updated our Salud America! Health Equity Report Card to cover your county’s child opportunity score, environmental justice score, location a…
Latinos, Join UT Health’s Healthy Controls Study!
UT Health San Antonio and UTHealth Houston are looking for healthy Latinos to join their “Healthy Control Study” to help uncover new ways to treat…
Comment Now: Expand Health Care for DACA Recipients!
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released its proposed rule to ex…
Report: Children Worry More Than You Think
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, and an inflated economy, families have been going through a lot lately. Children are no exception. The U…
With Cancer, Early Detection = Better Outcomes
65% of Americans 21 years of age and older say they are not up to date with one or more routine cancer screenings, according to a survey from the Prev…
SDoH Screening Is Tackling the Social Needs of Patients in US Community Health Centers
Since the 1960s, community health centers (also called Federally Qualified Health Centers) have made it their mission to increase people’s access to…
#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 and advocacy to mentoring …