By now, we know that Boris Johnson has won the UK election. It’s another signal of how the world order is changing. But then again, some things never change. Like Trump’s juvenile jealousy rearing its ugly head against, this…
BlogBeat, zNew Headline
Report: Latinos Not Visible in Clinical Research, Medical Schools
Apr 2, 2018, 10:52 AM 0
By Cliff Despres Salud America! Latinos are sorely underrepresented in clinical research and the healthcare workforce, said a minority health leader. Dr. Eliseo Perez-Stable, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, called this issue a…
By Mariaelena Gonzalez The Conversation When considering Latinos, educators often struggle with how to close the achievement gap. That gap is often defined as a disparity in academic success between native English speakers and those for whom Spanish was their…
Local News, West, zNew Headline
Dancer Unites Flamenco and Doctors without Borders
Jul 30, 2015, 9:22 AM 0
By Mimi Pollack La Prensa San Diego Dancing flamenco and giving back to others have been part of Sonya Burton’s life since she was a child. These two passions will come together for one evening at The Abbey…
Global Views, zNew Headline
Chilean medical team to be first to perform facial transplant in Latin America
Oct 28, 2014, 3:03 PM 0
LatinaLista — Latin America has long been known as a part of the world where cosmetic surgery is so popular that teens as young as 14 go under the knife for those Barbie doll good looks. In fact, Brazil…
Philanthropy, zNew Headline
Today’s Crowdfunding Campaign: Francisco Needs Scoliosis Surgery
Jul 3, 2014, 3:06 PM 0
LatinaLista — Today’s Campaign: Francisco Needs Scoliosis Surgery Since a young age Francisco has suffered from spina bifida and severe scoliosis in his native Ecuador. And though he has managed to overcome these challenges so far, and make due…
Global Views, zNew Headline
New report reveals majority of Mexico’s children suffer from poverty
Apr 30, 2014, 12:31 PM 0
LatinaLista — Today is a special day among Spanish-speaking countries. It’s known as El Día de los Niños. Kind of like Father’s Day or Mother’s Day, but honoring children. Unfortunately, the majority of children in Mexico, don’t have the…
Global Views, zNew Headline
Houston foundation crowdfunds to help finish construction of medical clinic for remote Honduran village
Oct 30, 2013, 4:00 PM 0
LatinaLista — The ongoing sniping back and forth over the Affordable Care Act is trivial and senseless when viewed from the perspective of villagers of Santa Ana, Intibuca, Honduras. Since 2004, the 700 villagers of this remote mountain town…
Culture, General
The tale of two African American entrepreneurs fighting for online Latino readers
Apr 30, 2013, 3:35 PM 0
LatinaLista — The potential influence and buying power of the Latino consumer is increasingly being appreciated by businesses of all sizes. In fact, it’s already gotten to the point where Latinos should feel pretty special because some are already…
