Population Health
Dr. Garcini Discusses Migrant Trauma on Podcast
July 15, 2022
Luz Garcini, PhD, MPH sat down with the Rational Middle Podcast to discuss the recent tragedy involving migrants in San Antonio and how the vulnerable status of these groups impacts their safety and health care situation. Dr. Garcini, whose research focuses on identifying, understanding, and addressing the health needs of marginalized communities, called for attention […]
Dr. Luz Maria Garcini discusses the impact of COVID-19 on Undocumented Immigrants
October 22, 2021
Medical News Today recently published Dr. Garcini’s article COVID-19 pandemic: The impact on undocumented US families. Among millions of American families who have been through medical, social, and economic hardships, undocumented immigrant families are facing more complicated and unique challenges. Luz Maria Garcini, PhD, MPH, is a nonresident scholar at the Center for the United […]
Community Health Workers Encourage the San Antonio to Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census
August 1, 2020
To encourage participation in the 2020 U.S. Census Community Health Workers in San Antonio have put together an important public service announcement on YouTube for the San Antonio community. It is not too late to complete the 2020 U.S. Census. Our Community Health Workers count. And you count too! Recently released data show that Texas’ response to the ongoing […]
Census 2020 – Help Us Make Sure That Everyone Counts!
April 2, 2020
Many people are unaware of how census data impacts their community and day-to-day lives. Further, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important for people to know that it has never been easier to respond to the census! You can complete it online, by phone, or by mail, without having to meet a census taker. The U.S. Constitution requires that a census […]