With escalating worries surrounding Covid-19 and its variants – the Delta and Omicron coronavirus, people suffering from diabetes and prediabetes, heart disease, cancer, and mental health may not be receiving the care needed. Taking action for our health is key to not just living longer but living well. In the Hispanic and Latinx community, we […] The post Taking Action for Our Health appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

This past weekend, I received the COVID-19 vaccine. This was due in large part to the initiatives my state has created to ensure the Latino community has access to these life-saving vaccines. Based on conversations with family and friends, this is not the case throughout our nation. Sadly, the Latinx community is facing an undue […] The post Interactive Bilingual Website Helps Combat Health Disparities in Latino Communities appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

Photo Credit: DiscoverPuertoRico.com Although I was born on the island and attended school in Puerto Rico, I have spent most of my life in States. But la isla del encanto / the island of love calls out to me on a daily basis, especially now during this time of isolation and confinement. The thought of […] The post Block a Week on Your Calendar for a Chance to Win a Free Trip to Puerto Rico! appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

We are finding different ways of living in harmony. Our mismatched love languages, how we express and give love, are often at odds. Learning these differences is teaching us how to navigate life during a global pandemic. The post Outdoor Spaces, Hotels, and Love appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

When I think of runners, I think of long, lean bodies. I don't have that type of body. And yet, I run. The post I’m Not a Runner But I Signed Up for #WomenRunTheWorld appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

Click HERE to read this article in Spanish.  This post is sponsored by the Anthem Foundation. Maria* has two children. She works a part-time job while attending college to become a nurse. She also works as a house cleaner on weekends and, when available,  as a brand ambassador at local conventions. Yet, even though she is a […] The post Food Security is an Issue for the Hispanic / Latinx Community in the United States #FoodSecurity #AnthemCares #Sponsored appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

Haga clic AQUÍ para leer este artículo en inglés. Esta publicación está patrocinada por Anthem Foundation. Maria* tiene dos hijos. Ella trabaja a tiempo parcial mientras estudia para ser enfermera. También trabaja como limpiadora de casas los fines de semana y, cuando está disponible, como embajadora de marca en convenciones locales. Sin embargo, a pesar […] The post La Seguridad Alimentaria Es Un Problema Para la Comunidad Hispana en EEUU #FoodSecurity #AnthemCares #Sponsored appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. It was created in collaboration with Inside Rx; however, my experience as an Inside Rx card-carrying member is strictly my own. The Inside Rx trademarks and graphics are provided by Inside Rx, LLC. Prescription drug costs have risen over 10% in 2019, while in many cases wages have stayed stagnant. […] The post 3 Tips to Save You Money on Prescription Drug Costs appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

Given the importance of stress and its effects on a person’s mental health, Latina On a Mission has opted to share the below sponsored Spanish Op-ed written by Jorge Cortina, MD, Medical Director for Behavioral Health at Anthem, Inc. You can read a loosely translated and condensed version of Dr. Cortina’s Op-ed by clicking here: Let’s Start […] The post #Ad Comencemos “Compartiendo el Café y Chocolate” y Aprendamos a Liberar El Estrés appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more

Most health problems are directly related to stress. This is why it is so important for the Latinx community to learn coping skills and build their tribe. No one can do it alone. And, no one should have to. Anthem, Inc. and Pfizer, Inc. are helping with a new public service workshop program called Compartiendo […] The post Let’s Start Compartiendo el Cafe y Chocolate and Learn How to Release Stress appeared first on Latina on a Mission ..read more