#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 9/1/15: “Why Health is Cool for Back to School”



With the growing percentage of Latino students, schools are an important environment to support of a culture of health.  Research shows that Latino children are exposed to and consume more unhealthy meals and snacks than non-Latino students, partially because schools with a higher proportion of Latino students tend to have weaker policies regarding access to competitive foods in schools.  Additionally, research shows that Latino students engage in less physical activity both in and out of school compared to their peers, partially because schools with a higher proportion of Latino students tend to offer less time for physical activity. Several barriers to physical activity and nutritious food still exist within Latino communities, both in and out of schools.  It is important for ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 6/23/15: “How to Get More Latinos to Quit Smoking”



About 5 million U.S. Latinos smoke, and lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among Latino men and second-leading cause among Latina women, statistics show. Why is this happening—and how can Latinos quit smoking and tobacco for good? Let’s use #SaludTues on June 23, 2015, to tweet information, resources, and tips that can help Latinos both young and old kick the habit now (and kick the habit for good!): WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “How to Get More Latinos to Quit Smoking” DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (@VeteransHealth), the National Cancer Institute (@SmokefreeUS) We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 06/2/15: How to Get Latinos to Eat their Veggies



June is National Fruit and Vegetable month. Doctors recommend an average of 2 cups a day of veggies, but Latinos on average eat less than the national recommendation.  How can we change that?  Join us along with USDA-Choose My Plate and FoodCorps to come up with ways we can make vegetables more accessible to Latinos, and how grocery stores and cities can also play a role in that process. WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: DATE: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS:  @MyPlate @FoodCorps Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter, share your thoughts and ideas. #SaludTues is a weekly Tweetchat about Latino health at 12p CST/1p ET every Tuesday and hosted ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 5/5/15: How to Have a Healthy Cinco de Mayo



Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is the perfect time to celebrate Latino heritage, culture, music and food. But too often that means leaving good nutrition behind. Let’s use #SaludTues on May 5, 2015, to tweet recipes, tips, and other resources that can make sure we eat healthy and stay active while we celebrate the best of Latino culture on Cinco de Mayo: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “How to Have a Healthy Cinco de Mayo” DATE: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: Evette Rios, bilingual lifestyle expert and host of Recipe Rehab (@evrios), the American Heart Association’s Vida Saludable program (@AHA_Vida), Chef Daisy Martinez (@LA_Daisy) We’ll open the floor to your stories and ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 4/14/15: Latinos and Alcohol Awareness and Prevention



Latinos are less likely to drink alcohol at all than non-Latinos. That’s the good news. The bad news? Latinos who choose to drink are more likely to consume higher volumes of alcohol than non-Latinos, and about 8.3% of Latinos needed treatment for alcohol problems in the past year, federal statistics show. For Alcohol Awareness Month (April), let’s use #SaludTues on April 14, 2015, to tweet information, resources, and tips that can help reduce alcohol abuse among Latinos: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Alcohol Awareness and Latinos” DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (@NCADDnational), Institute for ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 3/24/15: Why Latinos Should Keep an Eye on Vision Health



Latinos have a unique struggle with their eye health. They have among the highest rates of overall visual impairment, and they run a high risk of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and blindness. Let’s use #SaludTues on March 24, 2015, to tweet information and resources Latinos need to help prevent, reduce their risk, or manage eye health problems: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: "Why Latinos Should Keep an Eye on Vision Health" DATE: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: National Eye Health Education Program (@NEHEP), Bascom Palmer Eye Center at the University of Miami (@BascomPalmerEye), and the U.S. Office of Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) We’ll open the floor to your ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 2/10/15: Why Latinos Should #GetCovered Today



U.S. Latinos are a vibrant, dynamic population. But they also struggle with high rates of obesity, certain cancers and other diseases—and they are the least-likely U.S. racial/ethnic group to have access to health care and preventive measures. With open enrollment set to close in just days for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act (#ACA), let’s use #SaludTues on Feb. 10, 2015, to chat on Twitter about strategies and resources on how to increase Latinos health coverage and access to care: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Why Should Latinos #GetCovered Today?” DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (@RWJF_Live), Elianne ...

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#SaludTues Tweetchat 1/20/15: What All Latinas NEED to Know about Cervical Cancer



Latinas are twice as likely to develop cervical cancer as non-Latina women. Why does cervical cancer—which is highly curable with early detection and highly preventable through vaccines—pose such a threat to Latinas? Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet strategies and resources to increase cervical cancer knowledge, prevention, and screening among Latinas: WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “What All Latinas NEED to Know about Cervical Cancer” DATE: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: @CDC_Cancer (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), @livestrong, and @thenci (National Cancer Institute and oncologist Dr. Sarah Temkin) We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we ...

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Join Us for #SaludTues 11/18/14: What Does Thanksgiving Mean to Latinos?



How do Latinos celebrate Thanksgiving? There are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with different foods, family celebrations, and traditions! So let’s find out what Thanksgiving means to Latinos, and how they celebrate! The chat is co-hosted by Salud America!, Latina Lista and Mamas Con Poder (via @SaludToday, @LatinaLista & @MamasConPoder): WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “What does Thanksgiving mean to Latinos?” DATE: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET) WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues HOST: @SaludToday CO-HOSTS: @LatinaLista @MamasConPoder We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we explore: Thanksgiving traditions of Latinos, Both traditional Thanksgiving and Latino recipes for the holiday, Activities ...

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