25 Amazing Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This annual U.S. observance, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Ameri…
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Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez to Give Commencement Speech at UTRGV School of Medicine
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, a native of Laredo, Texas, and leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 …
Soak Up Summer Rays with Free UT Public Health Camp
Calling all budding young public health leaders in The Alamo City! UT Health San Antonio is giving teens in the 11th and 12th grades the chance to exp…
Address Social Needs by Getting Involved in Your Community!
Where you live can hurt or help your health. In fact, our health is influenced by a variety of non-medical factors, such as the conditions in which w…
Latinos Rise to 19.1% of U.S. Population
The Latino population increased to 63,664,346 in 2022, representing 19.1% of the total U.S. population, according to new Census data. Here is ever…
Report: Exploring Disparities in Civic Infrastructure and Civic Participation
Every year, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) highlights health inequities that impact the quality of life and health outcomes of communiti…
Dr. Amelie Ramirez Named to the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame
Dr. Amelie Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, is among 15 new inductees to the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame. Since 1984…
Anjelica Cazares: Advocating for Latina Equal Pay
Although Anjelica Cazares spends a lot of time talking into a microphone, she doesn’t need it to be heard and make an impact advocating for Latina e…
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…
Latinos Rise to Record-High 18.9% of U.S. Population
The U.S. Latino population has risen to 62,647,044, representing 18.9% of the nation’s population, according to new Census Bureau estimates. The num…