News & Updates
Tres maneras en que COVID-19 ha afectado a los cuidadores hispanos y latinos de adultos mayores
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre cómo los efectos del virus han afectado desproporcionadamente a algunos grupos. Sabemos que los hispanos/latinos se vieron particularmente afectados debido a un aumento en la exposición, la vulnerabilidad a las complicaciones graves del virus y una vacilación inicial en recibir la vacuna. También sabemos que las restricciones en la vida diaria también han puesto presión sobre los cuidadores dentro de la comunidad hispana/latina.
News & Updates
Tres maneras en que COVID-19 ha afectado a los cuidadores hispanos y latinos de adultos mayores
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre cómo los efectos del virus han afectado desproporcionadamente a algunos grupos. Sabemos que los hispanos/latinos se vieron particularmente afectados debido a un aumento en la exposición, la vulnerabilidad a las complicaciones graves del virus y una vacilación inicial en recibir la vacuna. También sabemos que las restricciones en la vida diaria también han puesto presión sobre los cuidadores dentro de la comunidad hispana/latina.
Blog Topics
Inside Texas’ Border Communities: What are Colonias?
Many of MHP Salud’s direct service programs operate inside the Rio Grande Valley’s colonias, which are defined by The Texas Office of the Secretary of State as residential areas along the Texas-Mexico border that may lack basic living necessities like potable water, septic or sewer systems, electricity, paved roads, or safe and sanitary housing.
New Hypertension and Diabetes Resources for CHW Programs
Several new resources for Community Health Workers are now available on MHP Salud’s Resource Portfolio. These tools highlight and promote the CHW model’s role in addressing and preventing some of the most prevalent health conditions in our communities.
This Infographic Proves the Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-led Programs!
You may have seen our blog in August about the fantastic outcomes we found in our Amor Maternal program. It turns out, Community Health Worker led breastfeeding programs are fantastic at increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates up to and beyond six months out.
Inside Texas’ Border Communities: What are Colonias?
Many of MHP Salud’s direct service programs operate inside the Rio Grande Valley’s colonias, which are defined by The Texas Office of the Secretary of State as residential areas along the Texas-Mexico border that may lack basic living necessities like potable water, septic or sewer systems, electricity, paved roads, or safe and sanitary housing.
New Hypertension and Diabetes Resources for CHW Programs
Several new resources for Community Health Workers are now available on MHP Salud’s Resource Portfolio. These tools highlight and promote the CHW model’s role in addressing and preventing some of the most prevalent health conditions in our communities.
This Infographic Proves the Effectiveness of Community Health Worker-led Programs!
You may have seen our blog in August about the fantastic outcomes we found in our Amor Maternal program. It turns out, Community Health Worker led breastfeeding programs are fantastic at increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates up to and beyond six months out.
