Dr. Dulce María Ruelas
@DulceMariaMPH
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Latina advocating through a public health lens•bilingüe 🇲🇽•breastfeeding counselor🤱🏻•Professor•status: human•community organizer•cohost•opinions are my own
Arizona
Joined September 2017
TODAY! Join an important conversation about brain health and participate in the #SaludTues Tweetchat at 1p ET 3/5/24 w/@SaludAmerica @latinxvocesllc @NIHAging @LatinaStrongDr @PublicHealthMap @msdcenter @gliomaregistry Learn more:
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RT @SaludAmerica: That’s all we have time for folks. It’s been a pleasure hearing from @latinxvocesllc @PublicHealthMap @preventcancer @Dul…
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RT @PublicHealthMap: A7: Several strategies that can be effective: 1⃣Community Engagement and Outreach 2⃣Culturally Tailored Education and…
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RT @SaludAmerica: A7: Making clinical trial language more accessible can help potential participants understand the effort, the study’s imp…
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RT @SaludAmerica: A7: Increase the presence of patient navigators. Patient navigators can: · Help you understand medical jargon · Provide…
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RT @SaludAmerica: A7: Over 42 million people speak Spanish at home in the US. Creating bilingual resources can help dominant Spanish speake…
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RT @PublicHealthMap: A6: Latinos are underrepresented in cancer clinical trials due to a combination of cultural, systemic, and logistical…
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RT @SaludAmerica: A3: Creating healthy alternatives! Latinos are some of the biggest consumers of sugary drinks. Water fountain campaigns…
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RT @SaludAmerica: A4: Racism is detrimental to a person’s health, especially Latinos who are known to encounter racism when seeking medical…
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RT @SaludAmerica: A4: Incorporate screening for social determinants of health in research to get an accurate picture of how barriers to hea…
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RT @SaludAmerica: A4: Being aware of the social determinants of health that may contribute to someone’s risk factors for disease or how it…
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RT @PublicHealthMap: A4: Healthcare systems can take several steps to improve cancer outcomes for Latinos by addressing unique barriers & c…
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A4. Hire bilingual staff, including doctors, nurses, and administrative personnel, to improve communication and reduce language barriers. Conduct outreach programs to educate Latinos about cancer prevention, early detection, and available resources. #SaludTues
Q4: What can healthcare systems be doing to create better cancer outcomes for Latinos? #SaludTues #LatinoCancer
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RT @PublicHealthMap: A3: Addressing obesity & other health issues linked to cancer in Latino communities requires a comprehensive approach…
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RT @PublicHealthMap: A2: Addressing cancer care barriers for Latinos requires a multifaceted approach: 1⃣Improving Access to Health Insuran…
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A3. Strengthen and enforce environmental regulations to protect communities from exposure to harmful pollutants. Encourage sustainable practices, such as reducing air pollution and improving water quality. #SaludTues
Q3: A healthy lifestyle is important to help prevent cancer. How can we address obesity and other health issues that are linked to cancer? #SaludTues #LatinoCancer
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A2. Incorporate cultural considerations into patient care, including the use of culturally appropriate materials and interpreters. #SaludTues
Q2: How can we begin addressing some of the barriers keeping Latinos from getting the care and treatment they need? #SaludTues #LatinoCancer
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A2. Expand Access to Community Health Centers: Support the growth of community health centers in (underserved) Latino neighborhoods. #SaludTues
Q2: How can we begin addressing some of the barriers keeping Latinos from getting the care and treatment they need? #SaludTues #LatinoCancer
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RT @PublicHealthMap: A1: Limited access to healthcare, including preventive services. Lack of health insurance, language barriers, and low…
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A1. Fear of stigma or discrimination can prevent individuals from seeking help for cancer or disclosing their diagnosis. #SaludTues
Q1: Cancer is a leading cause of death for Latinos. What would you say is one of the biggest factors driving Latino cancer disparities and why? #SaludTues #LatinoCancer
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