What the Heck is #SaludTues?

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Gorgeous little girl in a seesawPlease join #SaludTues, a new weekly Tweetchat series about Latino health (salud)!

The series, which takes place every Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET (12 P.M. CST) every Tuesday, will feature any Latino health issue can be a topic for the #SaludTues chat, from heart health, childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity, access to health care, education, culture of health, etc.

Chats are hosted by @SaludToday, the Latino health social media campaign directed by the team at the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at The UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and two co-host experts or organizations.

When is #SaludTues Tweetchat No. 1?

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, let’s tweet about what we can to create a culture of health for Latino families at the inaugural #SaludTues chat and discuss our health and well-being during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15).

  • WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “How to Create a Culture of Health for Latino Families”
  • DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014
  • TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET)
  • WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
  • CO-HOSTS: @SaludToday, @AHA_Vida, and @RWJF_Live!

Anyone with a Twitter handle is welcome to join the chat. Just tag your Tweets with the hashtag #SaludTues to join and follow the conversation on Twitter.

Check our #SaludTues webpage for a schedule of upcoming Tweetchats.

If you’re interested in co-hosting a chat, email us at saludamerica@uthscsa.edu.

By The Numbers By The Numbers

25.1

percent

of Latinos remain without health insurance coverage

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