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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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In some Houston school districts, half of parents say they won’t send their kids back to school
June 25, 2020
King Davis was stunned when he saw how many parents wanted to keep their children home from Sheldon ISD schools in the fall. Across grade levels and campuses, more than 48 percent of the 2,324 parents who responded to a survey said they wouldn’t send their kids back to in-person classes on campus.
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APHA's Center for Climate, Health and Equity announces members of its inaugural advisory board
June 03, 2020
APHA's Center for Climate, Health and Equity announces the 35 members of its inaugural advisory board. Selected by the center's steering committee to serve a two-year term, members include representatives from APHA partner organizations, including academic partners, grassroots organizers, community representatives and environmental justice leaders.
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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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Bike to School Week: How This Kindergartner Bikes During COVID-19 Homeschooling
My son is an active kindergarten boy. He loves to play, be outdoors, build Legos, read, but lately he has a passion for riding his special green bike. Since we have been at home the past 8 weeks, he has really increased his bike riding.
Latest Webinars More Webinars
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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.”
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Changes to Food Insecurity and Food Access in Austin During COVID-19
06/16/2020
Part two of five of our webinar series "Our Food System and Food Insecurity During COVID-19: Stories from Across the State.”
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Jul 7
Rapid Response to Food Insecurity and Other Social Determinants of Health During COVID-19
July 7, 2020 12:00 to July 7, 2020 1:00Join us for the final webinar in our series "Our Food System and Food Insecurity During COVID-19: Stories from Across the State.”
