Public Health & Safety
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Rural Health Equity
Paulina Sosa
Read ArticleAs part of LUCHAR Health, Latinx Voces is expanding culturally grounded outreach, bilingual education, community listening, and partner collaboration across Cameron and Hidalgo Counties. This initiative focuses on helping rural…
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Emergency Preparedness
Paulina Sosa
Read ArticleWhat is Emergency Preparedness? Emergency preparedness means getting ready for unexpected situations like natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, hurricanes) or other emergencies (power outages, fires, or health crises). It’s about having…
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Worker Health
Paulina Sosa
Read ArticleWhat is Worker Health? Worker health is an area of public health that ensures workers in all occupations enjoy the “highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being” (World Health…
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Infectious Disease
Paulina Sosa
Read ArticleWhat is Infectious Disease? Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by harmful microorganisms that can spread from person to person, through contaminated food or water, insect bites, or the environment. Common…