PSAs Win Film Awards for Raising Latino Cancer Screening Awareness
Aug 26th
Two public service announcements (PSAs) that urge Latinos to get screened for cancer have won prestigious “Public Service” Awards at the 31st Annual Telly Awards for the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the team behind SaludToday.
The winning PSAs, “I Admire Them” and “Now You Know,” are 30-second TV spots produced by the IHPR’s Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network, a National Cancer Institute network.
These two PSAs and four others were released in late 2009 by Redes to encourage Latinos to learn more about screening tests available for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers by calling the NCI’s toll-free number (1-800-4CANCER). The culturally appropriate PSAs were developed by Redes cancer experts.
All 6 PSAs, which are currently airing on TV stations across the nation and on the SaludToday Web site.
Watch the winning PSA, “I Admire Them,” in English or Spanish or below:
Watch the winning PSA, “Now Your Know,” in English or Spanish or below:
Get Involved in the Fight Against Latino Cancer
Aug 6th
Here are some ways you can get involved in the fight against cancer:
Join Redes En Acción
You’re invited to join Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network and become part of a nationwide effort to fight cancer among Latinos. Redes, which is funded by the National Cancer Institute and directed by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of SaludToday and the Institute of Health Promotion Research at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, has spent 10 years reducing Latino cancer. Redes has generated more than $200 million in funding for cancer research, trained more than 200 students and professionals and conducted more than 2,000 community education events and developed bilingual educational materials.
Join a Cancer Clinical Trial
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has a database of available clinical trials across the U.S. For help finding a clinical trial, you also can call the NCI at 1-800-4-CANCER. Another phone resource for help finding clinical trials is the American Cancer Society’s help line at 1-800-303-5691. The ACS line is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday to Friday. If you live in South Texas, the Cancer Therapy & Research Center in San Antonio, Texas, has information about local clinical trials at 210-450-5798.
Cancer Disparities Research Opportunities
The American Cancer Society announces new opportunities for partnering organizations to become involved in research focused on reducing cancer disparities for population groups disproportionately affected by cancer burdens. The Cancer Control and Prevention Research Program of the Extramural Research and Training Grants Department is calling for applications in psychosocial, behavioral, health policy and health services research that addresses health disparities. For information, contact Ronit Elk, Program Director (Ronit.Elk@cancer.org) or Kim Smith, Program Coordinator (Kim.A.Smith@cancer.org).
Join Redes En Acción & Help Fight Latino Cancer
Jul 29th
You’re invited to join 
Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network and become part of a nationwide effort to fight cancer among Latinos.
Redes, which is funded by the National Cancer Institute and directed by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of SaludToday and the Institute of Health Promotion Research at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, has spent 10 years reducing Latino cancer.
Redes has generated more than $200 million in funding for cancer research, trained more than 200 students and health professionals and conducted more than 2,000 community education events and developed bilingual educational materials and PSAs.
Watch a stirring video here or below about the program’s achievements among Latinos. Then join us!
Also, watch the program’s six new PSAs touting Latino cancer prevention in English or Spanish here. To request broadcast-quality formats of the PSAs, email us at saludtoday@uthscsa.edu.
NEW VIDEO: Latinas, See Why a Mammogram Could Save Your Life
Jun 28th
Latinas, even if you’ve heard it before, please listen: Cancer screening can save your life.
To see why, watch our new dramatic PSA where a Latino family with a history of breast cancer discusses the importance of getting a mammogram that can detect breast cancer early, when it’s most treatable:
Watch in Spanish here. Please leave a comment on how you liked the PSA.
For cancer info, call 1-800-4-CANCER.
Report: Redes Meeting Tackles Key Latino Cancer Issues
Jun 2nd
Perspectives on key Latino cancer issues from the brightest minds in the field are featured in a new report from the 10th Annual Redes En Acción National Steering Committee Meeting.
The meeting, held recently in San Antonio, celebrated the 10th year of Redes, a national Latino cancer research network funded by the National Cancer Institute and headquartered at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, the team behind SaludToday.
Redes has tested novel interventions to improve access to care and screening. We’ve trained the next generation of Latino cancer researchers. We’ve raised awareness of Latino cancer challenges and solutions.
Read the visually stunning new report highlights these achievements and highlights new work in the field.
You can also watch Redes‘ overview video here or below:
Leading the Fight Against Latino Cancer
Mar 31st
Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network, which is funded by the National Cancer Institute and directed by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of SaludToday and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, is celebrating 10 years of work to reduce Latino cancer.
Redes has generated more than $200 million in funding for cancer research, trained more than 200 students and health professionals and conducted more than 2,000 community education events, bilingual materials and more.
Watch a stirring video here or below about the program’s achievements among Latinos. Then join us!
Also, watch the program’s six new PSAs touting Latino cancer prevention in English or Spanish here. To request broadcast-quality formats of the PSAs, email us at saludtoday@uthscsa.edu.
Redes En Acción: Making a Difference Against Latino Cancer
Mar 16th
Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network, which is funded by the National Cancer Institute and directed by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of SaludToday and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, is celebrating 10 years of work to reduce Latino cancer.
Redes has generated more than $200 million in funding for cancer research, trained more than 200 students and health professionals and conducted more than 2,000 community education events, bilingual materials and more.
Watch a stirring video here or below about the program’s achievements among Latinos. Then join us!
Also, watch the program’s six new PSAs touting Latino cancer prevention in English or Spanish here. To request broadcast-quality formats of the PSAs, email us at saludtoday@uthscsa.edu.
NEW LATINO PSA: Brothers Make ‘Promesa’ to Get Screened
Mar 9th
To all Latinos: In honor of March being colon cancer awareness month, be sure to watch this heartfelt PSA in English or Spanish about how two brothers keep a promise to stay healthy and get screened for colon cancer.
Watch it below in Spanish, and be sure to add your comment about the PSA:
Or watch it in English:
Redes Report: News on Latino Cancer
Feb 24th
Check out some Latino cancer news in the new issue of the Redes Report, the quarterly newsletter of Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network, a national program led by the Institute for Health Promotion Research at the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, the team behind SaudToday.
The report contains news from the Redes network and the excellent work being conducted by dedicated role models working in Latino cancer research, training and awareness throughout the U.S.
Read the newsletter here.
NEW PSA: Why Latina Girls Need HPV Vaccine
Feb 1st
Why is the HPV vaccine so important for Latina girls? Watch our new PSA (in Spanish) to find out.
This true-to-life PSA shows Latina soccer moms discussing the reasons to have their daughters get the extremely important HPV vaccine that can help prevent cervical cancer.
Watch in Spanish here or below:
How did this PSA affect you? Did it move you? Why or why not? Please let us know in the comments section.
We will release the PSA in English later this week. Stay tuned!!