#SaludTues Tweetchat 5/14/24─Why Is Brain Health So Important? salud-america.org/saludtues-twee…
#ColorectalCancer is most frequently diagnosed among people aged 65-74 years. The median age at diagnosis is 66. However, rates of new cases are increasing for younger adults. Visit our Cancer Stat Facts sheet to learn more: buff.ly/2YY64g7 #SaludTues
Rates of new cases of #CervicalCancer are highest for Hispanic women. Infection with the human papillomavirus, HPV, is the most common cause of cervical cancer. Visit our Cancer Stat Facts sheet to learn more: buff.ly/2YJ49iq #SaludTues
➡️ #SaludTues in 15 MINUTES! ⬅️
Share resources, support, and tips for Latino caregivers at 1p ET 11/7 with Salud America!! WITH PROMO IMAGE TAGGING: Fight Colorectal Cancer National Alliance for Caregiving Latinx Voces Dr. Dulce María Ruelas LATINASTRONG®️ Alzheimer's Los Angeles
A6: An equitable #COVID19 response should mirror part of the White House's approach:
1⃣ Invest in community-led solutions to address #HealthEquity
2⃣ A data ecosystem that promotes equity-driven decision making
3⃣ Increase accountability for health equity outcomes
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En los últimos 3 años, el #COVID ha devastado a las comunidades latinas. Averigüemos cómo podemos abordar las desigualdades sociales y en la salud que hay detrás de las disparidades en el chat de Twitter #SaludTues con Salud America! y otros, el 2/7. salud.to/covidchat
#SaludTues Tweetchat 5/14/24─Why Is Brain Health So Important? salud-america.org/saludtues-twee… Salud America!
Salud America! SACNAS SABCS American Cancer Society National Alliance for Hispanic Health HealthBegins POAH Black Women In Oncology Inc. GW Cancer Center City of Hope Philip M. Alberti, PhD A3: According to data released from a national survey commissioned by ResearchAmerica w/ ACRO, respondents noted lack of trust (57%) as the top reason individuals don’t participate in clinical trials, which grew from 38% in 2017. #SaludTues More: bit.ly/3sUOlKx
How can we take action to maintain our brain health?
Find out during the #SaludTues Tweetchat at 1p ET 3/5/24 w/Latinx Voces The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Dr. Dulce María Ruelas LATINASTRONG®️ PublicHealthMaps Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living Low Grade Glioma Registry
🔗: bit.ly/49sViS2
A6: It starts by including those most impacted by health and economic challenges in relevant decision-making: ow.ly/n8hl50QLV1k #SaludTues
A8: Some of our favorite organizations and people still working hard reminding us that #CovidIsNotOver and working hard to save lives:
Latinx Voces
latinxvoces.org/en
💙#MarkedByCovid #FBLC Kristin Urquiza #MarkedByCOVID
markedbycovid.com/memorial
Salud America!
salud-america.org/health-equity-…
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A7. The Task Force works together w/ partners to address key health priorities in the Latinx community, but we can only do this together! Through policy, data, and community outreach- will these strategies impact our community! Join us here: latinxtaskforce.org/join-task-force #SaludTues
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1) Because we [researchers] don't ask!!
2) Because when we ask... we do it in the wrong way!!
Latinos want to see the research results improving the lives of their friends and families, and they do not want to be guinea pigs or be disrespected.
A7: COVID-19 revealed disparities in health and economic outcomes that we must keep in mind as we deal with systemic racism.
Last year, we found that from 2020 to 2021, the # of Latinas in the workforce dropped by 2.7%, the biggest drop of any demographic group. #SaludTues
A7: Implementing culturally & linguistically appropriate services (CLAS) in healthcare settings can set a foundation for respecting the whole individual & responding to their health needs and preferences. Read about the National CLAS Standards: thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas #SaludTues
