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December 1, 2006 | Program Result
The National Hispanic Medical Association convened a national health leadership summit where participants explored how the health care system affects Hispanics and made recommendations to improve this group's health and health care.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Engaging Latina teens in a photography project empowered them to address barriers to physical activity in their Connecticut community.
January 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Bicultural individuals may feel pulled by two cultures, wanting to remain true to the culture of their heritage, while aspiring to succeed in another.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
RWJF's Salud America! has developed a network of experts and community advocates working to reverse Latino childhood obesity.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
RWJF's Salud America! research network seeks to fill the gap of scientific data on causes of Latino childhood obesity and address this epidemic in U.S. Latino communities.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Salud America! fills the research void, employing an ecological approach—focused on society, school, family, and the individual—to prevent and reduce childhood obesity among Latino children.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Restaurant owners voluntarily participate in a project to provide menu nutritional information—and influence healthier food choices.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Community gardens provide low-income families with access to healthy local food.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Research data presented at public meetings help policy-makers better understand issues related to childhood obesity.
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Latina mothers identify barriers to children being physically active and find their voice to advocate for changes.