What Makes Health Promotion Programs Successful?
Cancer health disparities. COVID-19. Climate change. These challenges require public health leaders to create programs and policy solutions that addre…
Tag: COVID-19
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…
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…
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…
Minimize the Impact of COVID-19: Updated Guidance from the CDC
COVID-19 is not over, especially for Latinos. To help people stay vigilant in stopping the spread, the CDC recently published an updated Summary of Gu…
#SaludTues Tweetchat 9/6: Infection Control and Its Critical Role in Healthcare Settings
Infection control saves lives, and every frontline healthcare worker plays a critical role. To better support healthcare workers to prevent infections…
Study: COVID-19 Raises Maternal Mortality in Latinas
Prior to the pandemic (2007-2016), Latinas had a comparable maternal mortality rate to White women, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. However…
How Do Viruses Make Us Sick?
We all know that some viruses make us sick, like norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea; rhinovirus, which causes the common cold; and SARS-CoV…
What is Ventilation and Why Does It Matter?
Ventilation is the movement of air in and out of spaces. Good ventilation can help remove things from the air that we don’t want to breathe in, such…