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Redes En Accion

The National Latino Cancer Network

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Redes En Acción is dedicated to reducing Latino cancer with a national network of community groups, researchers, government health agencies and the public. Core activities include research, training, and stimulating awareness of cancer and resources in Latino communities.

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  • What New Immigration and Education Policies Mean for Latino Families
    Latinos have endured generations of systemic inequities due to racism and discrimination.  Over the years, institutions, structures, and policies have given rise to gaps in housing, income, education, and more, which lead to higher risk for diseases like cancer.  Even though these disparities persist, policymakers are pushing for change.   On July 17, 2024, the […]
  • Ruling Expands Health Care Coverage to DACA Recipients
    Federal regulators recently published a final rule to expand healthcare for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and certain other noncitizens. The rule – which modifies the definition of “lawfully present” – essentially opens enrollment in the healthcare marketplace to those in the DACA program, many of whom are Latinos. The ruling will take […]

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Redes En Acción: The National Latino Cancer Research Network is a National Cancer Institute-funded initiative to combat cancer among Latinos. The network is a project of the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio.