Latinos

Hispanic Men Often Put Off Medical Care, Bringing Bigger Trouble

Michael Anft

Men are more likely than women to put off going to the doctor. Hispanic men can face complications of culture, language and cost that make that even more likely.
Community Health

Hispanics Least Prepared For A Major Disaster In Los Angeles

In Los Angeles County the question is not whether a major disaster will happen, but when. Experts expect an earthquake measuring 7.0 or greater in the…
Environmental Health

How One Minority Community In California Is Fighting ‘Environmental Injustice’

EAST LOS ANGELES — Miguel Dominguez didn’t know what to make of the notices he started receiving from the state toxic substances department a couple of…
Costs of Care (old)

Insurers And Austin Mayor Promote Obamacare To Texas Latinos

Veronica Zaragovia

It's no secret that most state and federal legislators in Texas aren't fans of Obamacare. But insurers and Texan cities are successfully marketing plans on HealthCare.gov without the state's help.

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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