Since 2013, UnidosUS has made significant headway in addressing food insecurity in Latino communities across the nation through its national program—Comprando Rico y Sano (Buying Healthy and Flavorful Foods) led by community health workers (promotores de salud).
November 30, 2022
Comprando Rico Y SanoCOVID-19Food InsecurityHealthand 4 more tags
This survey, conducted by BSP Research, on Latino parents, shares findings on parent experiences with the pandemic, decisions to vaccinate themselves or their children, trusted information sources, and specific COVID-19-related concerns for those with children 18 and under.
November 14, 2022
COVID-19EHFAesperanza hope for allHealthand 2 more tags
The letter focuses on the recommendation that all WIC breakfast cereals should meet a minimum standard for whole grain richness, explaining why implementing that recommendation could make a big difference combatting high rates of diabetes, obesity, and other food-related chronic diseases in Hispanic communities.
September 22, 2022
diabetesDietFoodNutritionand 5 more tags
The report outlines specific steps federal and state officials must take to prevent the coming “Medicaid tsunami” from deepening already severe health inequities that harm Latinos and other historically disadvantaged communities in America.
July 18, 2022
Biden AdministrationCOVID-19HealthHealth Careand 5 more tags
In response to the request for comments in preparation for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, UnidosUS submitted a letter outlining policy recommendations for the Biden-Harris administration […]
July 15, 2022
child healthchild hungerchild nutritionFood Insecurityand 3 more tags
UnidosUS submitted comments in response to the Internal Revenue Service’s Proposed Rule on affordability of employer-sponsored coverage for family members. The proposed rule would address the longstanding “family glitch” which […]
June 6, 2022
ACAAffordable Care ActAmerican Rescue Plan ActARPAand 6 more tags
UnidosUS submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Proposed Rule on transitional nutrition standards for milk, whole grains, and sodium. We also urged the USDA to strengthen […]
March 23, 2022
Child Nutrition ProgramsHealthNational School Lunch ProgramNSLPand 3 more tags
Regulatory Comment
UnidosUS comments on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule—Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2023 (hereinafter “NBPP 2023 […]
January 27, 2022
ACAAffordable Care ActHealthHealth Insuranceand 2 more tags
