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The Upstream-Downstream Parable for Health Equity

WebSalud America! is a national Latino-focused organization that creates culturally relevant and research-based stories and tools to inspire people to drive healthy changes …

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Issues Impacting Latino Health

WebHealthy Neighborhoods & Communities. Our neighborhoods and communities need better access to quality housing, transportation and mobility, green and active spaces, health …

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The Latest in Latino Health

WebResources. Salud America! is daily curating toolkits, data, webinars and other educational materials to support you in creating obesity-reducing changes in your area. …

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SDoH Screening Is Tackling Social Needs of Patients in US …

WebThe National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) helped create a social determinants of health (SDoH) screening tool – PRAPARE® (Protocol for …

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Explore the U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants …

WebIndividual health is influenced by a variety of non-medical factors, like where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age. These conditions are known as …

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Achieving a Cohesive Culture for Health Equity in Latino …

WebSalud America! is a national Latino-focused organization that creates culturally relevant and research-based stories and tools to inspire people to drive healthy …

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Watch Webinar: How to Systemically Address Social …

WebLatinos face inequities in social determinants of health (SDoH), from housing to healthcare, making it harder to achieve health equity. Watch the UT Health San …

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Webinar Series: Let’s Address Health Equity Together

WebThe “Let’s Address Health Equity Together” webinar series is a collaboration of the Salud America! program at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT …

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New Resource: Congressional District Health Dashboard

WebThe dashboard includes data on 36 key measures of health that affect people’s healthcare, communities, and workplaces, such as deaths from cardiovascular …

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9 Critical Questions on Medicaid and the Latino Healthcare Crisis

WebThe rate of uninsured Latinos is extremely high compared to other racial/ethnic groups. In 2020, 18.3% of the Latino population was not covered by health insurance, …

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Planners, Here’s How to Unlock Health Equity in Your Community

WebSelect your county name and get a customized Health Equity Report Card by Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio. You will see how your area stacks up in …

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The Intersection of Infection Prevention and Control and …

WebStories of Care is a CDC Project Firstline podcast from the AMA that examines the intersection of infection control, equity, and healthcare practices through the voices of …

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Report: Access to Nature Improves Health Outcomes

WebLack of physical activity in the U.S. results in $117 billion a year in related health care costs. It contributes to 3.2 million deaths globally every year. Researchers …

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How Latino Seniors Can Get Help Navigating Healthcare

WebLatino seniors face many health disparities, including disproportionate rates of disability, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and more. Additionally, they may have trouble …

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Get a Health Equity Report Card for Your Area!

WebWe created this Health Equity Report Card to help you to start or support a conversation about solutions to inequities that affect your community. Email/share the report link to: …

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New York is the Intersection of Urban Planning and Health

WebUrban planning plays a significant role in addressing the health equity and health disparities of Americans, especially Latinos. According to the World Health …

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How Health Confianza is Improving Health Literacy in San Antonio

WebHealth Confianza, launched in 2021 thanks to a grant to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District from the Office of Minority Health, part of the U.S. …

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San Antonio Clinic Brings Healthcare to the Underserved

WebCommuniCare opened a new clinic, The Dr. Frank Bryant Health Center, in the eastside neighborhood (located at 3066 E. Commerce St.) in 2007 and started …

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Why Your City Needs a Board of Health (and You on It)

WebA local board of health provides community oversight and guidance for local health departments. They help set public health priorities for communities. According to …

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A Race To Support the Whole Person

WebIn order to bring awareness on mental health and support “the whole person” including the emotional, mental and physical side of health, Madison YMCA is …

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Combo Kids Meals Pose Health Risks for Kids

WebCombo meals at fast food joints are usually not a healthy option, often including a sugary beverage, one or two fried sides, and a high-calorie, low nutrient main …

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