Expanding nutrition access for Kentucky moms, babies
Advocates have been doing work to reach more households, especially in Latino communities
Maryland scientists create Latino genetic database for medical research
“It moves us from this thinking about groups as kind of separate, into starting to think of everybody as kind of a continuous ancestry.”
LNN Spotlight: Family Caregiver Support & ResourcesNHLN Caregiving
“It’s important for people to talk about what kinds of care they would most like to have, assess what their financial resources are, and then make a decision from there,” said Christina FitzPatrick, AARP NH State Director.
Seattle researchers say more resources are needed for Latinos with long COVID
With higher rates of chronic conditions, less access to quality healthcare, and barriers to vaccination, Latinx populations were the hardest hit by the virus.
Voting is a social determinant of health
Voting is often viewed through the lens of civic duty and political engagement, but it plays a crucial role in shaping the social determinants of health (SDOH).
Roadblocks to health persist for kids in Florida
The state has not made it easy for families after the so-called Medicaid unwinding in 2023, when COVID-related coverage protections were lifted.
Latina mothers in Nebraska join local police to make life safer for children with disabilities
Corazones Azules was founded two years ago as a way for Latina mothers in Schuyler to share the joys and challenges of raising disabled children. Now, they have helped raise thousands of dollars to fund a safety program.
Bilingual, multicultural staff needed for NJ addiction treatment
“Sometimes you may be able to speak the language but not really understand the culture,” Lao-Collins pointed out.
East TN health centers’ community gardens: More than fresh produce
Two East Tennessee health centers are working to fight food insecurity by providing fresh produce to their patients and the community.
Connecticut telehealth law made permanent, helps senior health access
The number of Hispanic Americans age 85 and older is projected to increase from 509,096 in 2019 to 3.4 million in 2060.
‘Map the Meals Gap’ shows rural NM counties have highest food insecurity
Hispanic and Latino New Mexicans – who account for 50% of the population – experience higher food insecurity rates than non-Hispanic whites.
New Ohio EBT/SUN Bucks program to feed more kids this summer
Children whose caregivers cannot afford to buy enough food during the summer are at higher risk for food insecurity and learning loss.