NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH November 2026 — Standing together for people living with Alzheimer’s and those who care for them in Puerto Rico As part of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE), supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink October Finding it early matters The Alliance showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every October, we turn our attention to breast cancer, a disease that continues to affect thousands of women and families across Puerto Rico. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women on the island…
Every September, Healthy Aging® Month invites us to look at aging from a positive perspective: not as a process of loss, but as a stage that can be lived with physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
During a drought, the water supply can become limited or less reliable, and in some cases the available water may not be safe to drink or cook with.
July is one of the most intense months of the year in Puerto Rico. The sun hits hard from early morning, and the heat lingers well into the night. This newsletter gives you practical, science-backed guidance from studies conducted right here in Puerto Rico and among Hispanic communities, so you and your family can stay safe.
Men’s Health Month is observed every June to encourage men of all ages to prioritize their health, engage in preventive care, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits. The official 2026 theme is “Partners in Care: For Better Lifespans Across the Lifespan,” highlighting the role of families, communities, and care partners in supporting men’s health. Men’s Health Week runs from June 15 to 21, 2026, culminating with Father’s Day on June 21.
The mental health of the Puerto Rican population has been fundamentally reshaped by a rapid, chronological succession of large-scale emergencies. This cycle of disasters has created a complex environment of sustained psychological distress
To the present day, Puerto Rico has endured a series of compounding crises, including Hurricanes Irma and María, a prolonged economic downturn, a major earthquake sequence (2019–2020), Hurricane Fiona, ongoing sociopolitical and financial instability and public health emergencies.
Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a substantial public health burden in Puerto Rico, both in terms of incidence and mortality. Most cases can be detected through routine screening before symptoms develop. This article, prepared by the Alliance for Clinical and Translational Research (ALLIANCE), presents current data and evidence-based recommendations. The Burden of Colorectal Cancer in Puerto…
American Heart Month – February 2026 Each February, American Heart Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of cardiovascular health and to promote prevention across the life course. In Puerto Rico, this observance carries particular urgency, given the substantial burden of heart disease and its risk factors across the population. Cardiovascular disease (CVD)…