Food Bank for Farmworkers
“Farmworkers show up, and we still have food on our table thanks to them, and they are still underappreciated, overlooked, underserved, underpaid… you name it.”
Nebraska cooling centers open to provide relief as summer heats up
Latinos are more likely to die from heat on the job than non-Latinos, and are 21% more likely to live in urban heat islands.
Summer EBT Program To Support State’s Diverse Child Population
In an effort to address food insecurity year-round, Rhode Island joins 34 states in the new nationwide Summer EBT program.
‘Mi casa es tu casa’: This Utah clinic wants to help Latinos break mental health stigmas
The state recently passed a law to make it easier for people to become mental health providers. However, the Hispanic and Latino population has a high need for this kind of care and faces other, unique obstacles in accessing it.
Flagship program seeks to improve health outcomes, empowerment in Mississippi’s Latino communities
“At the beginning I never imagined the impact of this program, but now having become more conscious of the situation, all of the promotoras and everyone in the community here has something important to share.”
New Hampshire stroke survivor stresses importance of knowing the stroke warning signs and acting quickly
Just 58% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. can recognize stroke signs, according to the CDC.
Painting Memories: Art uplifts and inspires a 91-year old Mexican man with dementia
“Art helps our seniors focus and concentrate—it gives them a purpose to feel appreciated…,” said Luisa Ornelas, LAMDA program coordinator.
What you should know about the disturbing tactics some anti-abortion centers use to target Latinas
Reproductive justice advocates say Latinas are being lured by promises of free pregnancy tests and free diapers. Many are unknowingly walking into clinics that push a hidden agenda.
Research Supporting Indigenous and Alternative Health Practices
Should traditional healthcare practices include sound and light therapies inspired by ancestral knowledge?
Schools have a period problem, and these Black and Latina Chicago teens aren’t having it
Meet the teens tired of hiding their periods. They’re taking on schools, cultural norms, and outdated policies to demand change.
Study Reveals Urgent Need to Address Disparities Faced by Latino Children in Harris County
The report finds that it is essential to prioritize equitable health and education in improving the chances of a better future for Latino children.
WA expanding health care options for undocumented immigrants
Washington lawmakers add more funding to help reduce health care insurance costs for undocumented immigrants, as the state also prepares to expand its free or low-cost health insurance