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Salud America!
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We inspire health improvement for all people. Led by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez. Visit us at https://salud-america.org.
To help us address cancer in Latinos and all people, register now for the 2026 ASCL conference on Feb. 18-20, 2026, at the Plaza San Antonio, led by the Institute for Health Promotion Research and Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio.
6 Reasons to Come to the Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos (ASCL) Conference! - Salud America
Cancer is tied with heart disease as the top cause of death for Latinos. To help us address cancer in Latinos and all people, register now for the 2026 ASCL conference on Feb. 18-20, 2026, at the Plaz...
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July 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"By looking at our whole diet and the way we live, there are clear steps we can take to minimize our risk of breast cancer."
How Do Dietary and Lifestyle Patterns Impact Cancer Prevention? - Salud America
Dietary and lifestyle patterns can impact your cancer risk, according to a new report from the WCRF and AICR.
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June 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
🎉 Congrats to Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio for joining @susangkomen.bsky.social's Scientific Advisory Board! salud-america.org/dr-amelie-g-...
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez Named to Susan G. Komen Scientific Advisory Board - Salud America
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America!, was named to Susan G. Komen's Scientific Advisory Board in April 2025.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Food pantries.

Free rides to cancer care appointments.

Cancer centers are addressing patients' non-medical needs just as they would treat any other aspect of health!
How Cancer Centers Are Addressing Local Needs - Salud America
While treating people’s health-related social needs has always been a part of health care in one form or other, cancer centers and community cancer clinics are increasingly viewing the people they tre...
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December 16, 2024 at 3:09 PM
The US is experiencing a maternity healthcare crisis where pre-term labors and infant and maternal mortality rates are up due to a lack of access to prenatal and postpartum care.

Many of these women live in areas designated as maternity care deserts.
Report: Over a Third of US Counties Are Maternity Care Deserts - Salud America
Many expectant mothers live in maternity care deserts where access to maternal health providers and facilities are scarce.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Obesity is one of the biggest modifiable risk factors for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.

It’s also plaguing the health of Americans.

Let’s dive into the new statistics on adult obesity in the US, what’s driving it, and how to address it.
State of Latino Obesity - Salud America
Latino adult obesity can cause numerous health problems and chronic health conditions leading to a higher risk for certain diseases.
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December 3, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Use our Action Pack to get model emails, materials, and coaching to help you develop a screening program for the non-medical drivers of health in your healthcare setting!
How to Advocate for SDoH Screening in Healthcare - Salud America
Start your own SDoH Screening program in your healthcare system, hospital, or clinic, with this Salud America! Action Pack.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Submit a model comment to address the new standard that can protect Latinos and all workers from extreme heat! #ProtectWorkers @ufw.bsky.social
Speak Up to Protect Latino and All Workers from Extreme Heat!
Submit a Salud America! model comment to address the new standard that can protect Latinos and all workers from extreme heat!
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December 2, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Submit a model comment to support a citizen petition asking the FDA to require a warning label on unfortified corn masa flour to help prevent birth defects like spina bifida!
Tell FDA: Add a Warning Label on Unfortified Corn Masa Flour
Submit a model comment to support a citizen petition asking the FDA to require a warning label on unfortified corn masa flour and products to help prevent birth defects like spina bifida!
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December 2, 2024 at 11:25 PM
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Salud America!
We inspire people to drive community change for health equity for Latino and all kids.
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December 2, 2024 at 11:18 PM