Recap: The 2024 Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos Conference
Why is cancer the top cause of death for Latinos? To unpack this question, Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio hosted the…
Tag: Cancer
What Would Happen If More People Got Cancer Screenings?
Cancer screening can help catch cancer early when it is more treatable. But participation in screening is sporadic at best, especially among Latinos.Â…
The State of Cigarette Smoking and E-Cigarette Use in Latinos
Only 7.7% of Latino adults in 2021 smoked cigarettes, which is lower than the national prevalence of 11.5%, the Truth Initiative reports. But the ne…
Help South Texas Researchers Learn More About Sleep Disturbance
Do you get the recommended 7-10 hours of sleep a night?  Insufficient sleep and poor sleep quality contribute to the development and management of …
Take Action to Lower Your Risk for Cervical Cancer
Today is a great time to protect yourself and others cervical cancer. Â Â For Latinos, cancer is the leading cause of death. Latinos also are more li…
San Antonio: Learn How Cancer Impacts Latinos (En Español)!
You are invited to join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for a free Spanish-language event in San Antonio to help Latinos learn and respond to th…
#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 the respectable, but high-stre…
Latina Wage Gap Hurts Breast Cancer Outcomes, Survivorship
Latinas make, on average, 52 cents for every $1 that white, non-Hispanic men make. This historic pay gap has worsened over time and contributes to poo…
We’re Hiring a Research Scientist!
Are you passionate about public health? The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio — home to the Salud America! pro…
We’re Hiring a Research Scientist!
Are you passionate about public health? The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio — home to the Salud America! pro…