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 They’re taking on schools, cultural norms, and outdated policies to demand change.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
Complicating The Narrative: Healthcare Incentives Align with Treatment not Prevention
An LNN investigation examines how financial and economic considerations influence priorities in the U.S. healthcare system
Hispanic maternal mortality rates remain unclear in parts of the Midwest
In Missouri and Nebraska, information about maternal mortality rates among Hispanic women is not reliable. That’s a challenge for health care organizations that depend on those statistics to send resources to that population.
Millennials face the ultimate “adulting” choice: should they have a baby or take care of their parents?
Stuck between a rock and a stork, millennials are juggling financial strain, societal expectations, and the very real need for caregiving.
Dr. Emma Olivera: Find Your Tribe
Latinos are the most significant and fastest-growing group in the U.S., yet their presence in healthcare, particularly as physicians, remains
Initiative Aims To Increase And Improve Long-COVID Care For Latinos
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected communities worldwide, disproportionately impacting specific populations. Hispanics, Latinos have shown a higher susceptibility to
Kid’s Above All: Providing Better Support To Spanish-speaking Women
Empowering and inclusive birthing experiences are crucial for every mom-to-be. Having Spanish-speaking doulas ensures effective communication, cultural understanding, and personalized support during this transformative journey.
Organ Transplant Patients Share Stories of Hope and Concern
Latinos in the United States face significant disparities in access to healthcare, leading to increased rates of chronic illness. These disparities often result in a higher need for organ transplants within the Latino community.
University students across Chicago influence schools to stock period products
Zeenat Muhammad’s days as a neuroscience major at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) are busy. Now a junior, she’s double