Debunking misinformation in Hispanic communities to avoid a triple-demic
Winter is coming, and so are the viruses that we’ve come to know as the triple-demic (flu, RSV, COVID). We […]
Is Outdoor Recreation And Education Enough To Prevent Childhood Obesity In Communities Of Color?
A version of this story, Can getting kids to exercise fight obesity in communities of color?, was originally published online
Dumont Selected As Center For Health Journalism 2023 National Fellow
The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism announced “the selection of 20 talented journalists to participate in its 2023 National
Period Poverty Transcending Gender: The Call for An Inclusive Approach Towards Menstrual Equity
For many menstruators the cost of bleeding forces them to choose which essential need will be met that month. “It
Community Conversation: What is Period Poverty? — Recap and Resource Guide
An estimated 300 million people menstruate around the world on any given day. Still, the stigma surrounding this normal bodily
Community Conversation: What is Period Poverty?
About 26 percent of the world population menstruates. Shame and stigma inhibits education and access to essential hygiene products for people who menstruate, and
Period Poverty in Illinois: Community-Driven Solutions
Gray skies and clouds signal spotted rain showers above the heads of folks bundled in their winter coats, lining their
Addressing Period Poverty
Period poverty is a global issue experienced by millions of people, especially houseless, low-income and Black and Brown communities. Still,
Mental Health Resources for the new school year
In a collaborative effort to equip parents with the information necessary for the upcoming school year Illinois Latino News, WBEZ,
Community Conversation: Student Mental Health
WBEZ Chicago and Illinois Latino News (ILLN) will host a second virtual Community Conversation on Thursday, August 18 at 7 pm (CST) as
It Takes A Village To Address The Youth Mental Health Crisis
Carolina Serna’s job as a care coordinator for the Clifford Beers, a behavioral health care provider based in New Haven, puts
The Misidentified
Publisher’sNote: The Misidentified was first published on palabra. Illinois Latino News, one of five independent news outlets managed by the Latino News Network, partners