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Sep
21
0 comments Tags: Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinX
The U.S. observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, sometimes referred to as LatinX Heritage Month, kicks off on September 15 and ends October 15. Several important, historical events land within this period, including Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, on September 15, Mexico’s following on September 16, and Chile’s on September… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Sep
21
0 comments Tags: Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinX, mental health
The U.S. observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, sometimes referred to as LatinX Heritage Month, kicks off on September 15 and ends October 15. Several important, historical events land within this period, including Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, on September 15, Mexico’s following on September 16, and Chile’s on September… Read More »
Posted in: General, Mental Health, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Sep
21
0 comments Tags: Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinX, nutrition
The U.S. observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, sometimes referred to as LatinX Heritage Month, kicks off on September 15 and ends October 15. Several important, historical events land within this period, including Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, on September 15, Mexico’s following on September 16, and Chile’s on September… Read More »
Posted in: General, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Aug
06
0 comments Tags: American Indian, children and teen health, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, Educational resources, nutrition
Minwanjige, Mino-bimaadizi (Eat Well/ Live Well) activity books provide children with coloring pages, nutrition facts, recipes, and more in Ojibwe and English. The activity books are free to download from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and are available for Kindergarten and 1st-2nd Graders. These books were created by Anna Wirta Kosobuski, Rachel King-Siert, Teague Goodsky,… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual, Public Library
Jul
28
0 comments Tags: awareness, health tips, talk to your doctor month
August is “Talk To Your Doctor” Month. Clear and honest communication between you and your physician can help you both make smart choices about your health. It’s important to be honest and upfront about your symptoms even if you feel embarrassed or shy. Have an open dialogue with your doctor — ask questions to make… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Information Literacy, Multilingual, Senior
Apr
14
0 comments Tags: American Indian, consumer health, consumer health resources, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, dental health, health equity, minority health, Native American, spanish language resources
“A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby” is an easy-to-read brochure for parents of infants or toddlers freely available from the NIH National Institute of Dental and Cranial Facial Research. It explains why baby teeth are important, gives tips on how to prevent early childhood tooth decay, and promotes the age 1 dental visit. The brochure… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Mar
05
0 comments Tags: healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, nutrition
Remember: When planning meals, include vegetables and aim for color and variety. Potatoes don’t count as vegetables because of their negative impact on blood sugar. This tips is provided by the Healthy Eating Plate. The Healthy Eating Plate, created by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is a guide for creating healthy, balanced… Read More »
Posted in: Multilingual
Mar
05
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The CDC provides printable posters that can be used to help raise awareness about handwashing. The posters can be hung in highly visible public areas, such as schools, workplaces, and restrooms. They are designed for all audiences, and some are available in multiple sizes and languages.
Posted in: Multilingual, Public Health
Apr
17
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The The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment for postpartum depression. The FDA approved Zulresso (brexanolone) injection for intravenous (IV) use for postpartum depression (PPD) in adult women. This is the first drug approved by the FDA specifically for PPD. This approval marks the first time a drug has been specifically approved… Read More »
Posted in: General, Multilingual
Oct
09
0 comments Tags: clinical trials, minority health, research, senior health
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) are collaborating on the Recruiting Older Adults into Research (ROAR) project to encourage older adults and their family caregivers, including underrepresented populations, to consider participating in research. Organizations can join this project and collaborate with… Read More »
Posted in: Multilingual, Senior