Promotores create a bridge between healthier living and a growing Hispanic population
Promotores, or community health workers in Spanish, like these in Texas help the Latino community with some of their health care needs.
New Health Toolkit Addresses Gaps in Heart Disease Prevention and Education
Free bilingual DIY Health Lessons from the American Heart Association support families and community health workers during Hispanic Heritage Month.
It Can Happen in a Heartbeat: How Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in NH School Sports Facilities Will Save Lives
Of the 23,000 children who will experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 40% of these events are sports related.
Here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally and in the U.S. National research conducted in 2021 showed that Hispanic individuals
Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7
Granite Staters who identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race were also more likely to be uninsured compared to those identifying as white and non-Hispanic.
A Call for Dignity: We Must Preserve the Nursing Home Staffing Rule
With too few staff to provide proper care, nursing home residents may not get the critical medication they need when they need it.
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.
Make a list, check it twice, while traveling for the holidays
As the busiest travel season of the year gets underway, the American Heart Association has tips to ease travel worries for people living with health conditions like heart disease and stroke.
Debunking Misinformation In Hispanic Communities To Avoid A Triple-Demic
Winter is coming, and so are the viruses that we’ve come to know as the triple-demic (flu, RSV, COVID). We
“Juntos” Leverages Cultural Competency To Raise Stroke Awareness
Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. It is the No. 3 cause of death for Hispanic
NH Healthcare System Ranks Third in Nation; Reproductive Health and Medical Debt Major Issues
A study released June 22 deemed New Hampshire as the third best performing state in healthcare in the nation, ranking
LNN Spotlight: NH Family Caregivers
LNN Spotlight focuses on major issues important to local Hispanic/Latino and underrepresented communities — stay updated on the monthly series