Breaking the Silence: How One Survivor Turned a Cervical Cancer Diagnosis into a Movement for Change
For Claudia Perez-Favela, cancer has long been the proverbial elephant in the room. Growing up in a Latino family, she...
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Celebrating Heritage and Health: Five Home Cooks Reimagining Latinx Comfort Classics with Lean Ground Turkey
For millions within the Latinx community, food transcends mere physical nourishment, serving instead as a profound cultural and emotional language....
Seven South Texas Community-Academic Partnerships Awarded $5,000 Grants to Advance Public Health
SAN ANTONIO — The Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS) and the UTSA College of Health, Community and...
Transforming Pain into Purpose: A South Texas Cancer Survivor’s Message of Advocacy and Hope
For most people, the arrival of September marks a routine seasonal shift, acting as a clear boundary line where the...
Surviving Twice: How One South Texas Advocate is Transforming Personal Cancer Pain into Community Power
For most people, September is simply a seasonal boundary line, a quiet meteorological bridge where the vibrant heat of summer...
Addressing the Escalating Crisis of Heart Disease Among U.S. Latinos: A New Scientific Assessment
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among Latinos in the United States, presenting a persistent and multifaceted public...
UT Health San Antonio to Host Major Webinar on Supporting Caregivers and Families of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
As healthcare landscapes shift and government-assisted programs face unprecedented scrutiny, advocates, researchers, and families are bracing for a challenging future....
Honoring Ritchie Valens: The Pioneer of Chicano Rock and Roll
"Para bailar La Bamba se necesita una poca de gracia." There is a strong chance you have heard those iconic...
From Vega Baja to the Super Bowl Stage: How Bad Bunny Made History and Became the Voice of a Generation
In just 13 minutes, television audiences worldwide caught a vivid glimpse into the vibrant colors, unique island sounds, and iconic...
New Online Publication Outlines Strategic Solutions to Address Rising Cancer Rates Among Latinos and All Populations
With cancer remaining one of the most formidable public health threats in the United States, leaders at UT Health San...