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Public health experts launch real-time COVID-19 data dashboard with prediction modeling for Texas
July 20, 2020
A new COVID-19 tracking tool that can tell Texans what is happening in real time in their own communities and anticipate how one person can infect dozens more was recently launched by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
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Disease expert discusses ongoing pandemic and nearing school year
July 14, 2020
Dr. Steven H. Kelder recently answered several questions for Community Impact Newspaper regarding COVID-19; trends in cases statewide; and important considerations for parents, students and educators as the 2020-21 school year approaches.
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What is keeping the COVID-19 death rate in Texas low?
July 01, 2020
Texas has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Doctors say the numbers are moving in the wrong direction – except when it comes to deaths. The death rate been declining statewide for the last month. Data from Texas Health and Human Services showed the death rate in Texas peaked on May 26 at 2.7%.
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Flexible Parenting During COVID-19
As a parent of three children under the age of twelve, I have been dealing with the same pandemic-related stressors as millions of other parents across the country since March.
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How to Reopen K-12 Schools in the Safest Way Possible: Things to consider during the COVID-19 pandemic
In the United States, school closings impacted approximately 56.6 million students and their families. As all 50 states have begun reopening in some way, there’s increasing debate of when it will be safe for schools to resume in-person classes.
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How to stay active while at home during COVID-19
Staying physically active during times of stress – like the current public health pandemic – may not be a family’s top priority. However, maintaining an active routine at home can go a long way in supporting our physical and mental well-being. Not only does physical activity help children learn better and lead healthier lives, it can help reduce stress.
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A Rapid Response to Food Insecurity and Other Social Determinants of Health During COVID-19
07/07/2020
The final webinar in our series "Our Food System and Food Insecurity During COVID-19: Stories from Across the State."
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Increases in Food Insecurity due to COVID-19: What Can be Done?
06/30/2020
Part four of five of our webinar series "Our Food System and Food Insecurity During COVID-19: Stories from Across the State.”
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Value Chain Coordination for Improving Access to Healthy and Affordable Food in the Paso del Norte Region
06/23/2020
Part three of five of our webinar series "Our Food System and Food Insecurity During COVID-19: Stories from Across the State.”
Upcoming EventsMore Events
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Aug 13
Meals to You: Addressing Child Hunger in the Age of COVID-19
August 13, 2020 12:00 to August 13, 2020 1:00Join us for a webinar! In this session we will discuss the trends of child food insecurity prior to and during the pandemic within the larger context of American poverty.
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Aug 20
Summer of Discontent: COVID-19 Still Rages
August 20, 2020 12:00 to August 20, 2020 1:00Join us for a webinar! We will discuss the current state of the Pandemic, and the key factors associated with the surge in cases across the country.
