Roadblocks to health persist for kids in Florida
The state has not made it easy for families after the so-called Medicaid unwinding in 2023, when COVID-related coverage protections were lifted.
Latina mothers in Nebraska join local police to make life safer for children with disabilities
Corazones Azules was founded two years ago as a way for Latina mothers in Schuyler to share the joys and challenges of raising disabled children. Now, they have helped raise thousands of dollars to fund a safety program.
Bilingual, multicultural staff needed for NJ addiction treatment
"Sometimes you may be able to speak the language but not really understand the culture," Lao-Collins pointed out.
East TN health centers’ community gardens: More than fresh produce
Two East Tennessee health centers are working to fight food insecurity by providing fresh produce to their patients and the community.
Connecticut telehealth law made permanent, helps senior health access
The number of Hispanic Americans age 85 and older is projected to increase from 509,096 in 2019 to 3.4 million in 2060.
‘Map the Meals Gap’ shows rural NM counties have highest food insecurity
Hispanic and Latino New Mexicans - who account for 50% of the population - experience higher food insecurity rates than non-Hispanic whites.
New Ohio EBT/SUN Bucks program to feed more kids this summer
Children whose caregivers cannot afford to buy enough food during the summer are at higher risk for food insecurity and learning loss.
Food Bank for Farmworkers
“Farmworkers show up, and we still have food on our table thanks to them, and they are still underappreciated, overlooked, underserved, underpaid… you name it."
Nebraska cooling centers open to provide relief as summer heats up
Latinos are more likely to die from heat on the job than non-Latinos, and are 21% more likely to live in urban heat islands.
Summer EBT Program To Support State’s Diverse Child Population
In an effort to address food insecurity year-round, Rhode Island joins 34 states in the new nationwide Summer EBT program.
‘Mi casa es tu casa’: This Utah clinic wants to help Latinos break mental health stigmas
The state recently passed a law to make it easier for people to become mental health providers. However, the Hispanic and Latino population has a high need for this kind of care and faces other, unique obstacles in accessing it.
Flagship program seeks to improve health outcomes, empowerment in Mississippi’s Latino communities
“At the beginning I never imagined the impact of this program, but now having become more conscious of the situation, all of the promotoras and everyone in the community here has something important to share.”
New Hampshire stroke survivor stresses importance of knowing the stroke warning signs and acting quickly
Just 58% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. can recognize stroke signs, according to the CDC.
Painting Memories: Art uplifts and inspires a 91-year old Mexican man with dementia
“Art helps our seniors focus and concentrate—it gives them a purpose to feel appreciated…,” said Luisa Ornelas, LAMDA program coordinator.
What you should know about the disturbing tactics some anti-abortion centers use to target Latinas
Reproductive justice advocates say Latinas are being lured by promises of free pregnancy tests and free diapers. Many are unknowingly walking into clinics that push a hidden agenda.
