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Yanira Cruz

@yaniracruzdc

President and CEO of @NHCOA (National Hispanic Council on Aging) , RTs & follows ≠ endorsement

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Una vida más saludable tiene dos pilares: nuestros habitos individuales y las políticas públicas de bienestar. En el webinar de National Hispanic Council on Aging hablamos del primer pilar. Gracias a los expertos que compartieron su conocimiento sobre estos temas para todos.

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🩺💙 La salud es tu derecho. Todos merecemos atención médica de calidad. ¡Menos barreras, más soluciones! #SaludParaTodos

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Thanks to Pope Francis for his legacy of love from Latin America to the world 🌎. Welcome, Pope Leo XIV, a faithful follower of Jesus✝️, American 🇺🇸 and Peruvian 🇵🇪. May his legacy continue the path in favor of those who suffer in this world🤝. Love and good for the Catholic

Thanks to Pope Francis for his legacy of love from Latin America to the world 🌎. Welcome, Pope Leo XIV, a faithful follower of Jesus✝️, American 🇺🇸 and Peruvian 🇵🇪. May his legacy continue the path in favor of those who suffer in this world🤝. Love and good for the Catholic
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Who are we leaving behind? Health is not a luxury it's a right. Non-negotiable. Indivisible. Urgent. No voice should go unheard. No life left on the margins. #HealthEquity #LatinoLeadership #PublicHealth #SocialJustice

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#MemorialDay Honramos a los militares hombres y mujeres que han dedicado sus vidas a servir a nuestro país. En este Memorial Day, reconozcamos su servicio defendiendo las políticas que garantizan su bienestar en todas las etapas de sus vidas. #HonorTheirService

#MemorialDay
Honramos a los militares hombres y mujeres que han dedicado sus vidas a servir a nuestro país. En este Memorial Day, reconozcamos su servicio defendiendo las políticas que garantizan su bienestar en todas las etapas de sus vidas.

#HonorTheirService
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🧠 Depression can’t be cured by “mental toughness.” It requires access, resources, and empathy. 🍔 Obesity isn’t laziness: it’s a result of systemic barriers, stress, and lack of opportunity. 🙍🏽‍♀️ Chronic loneliness among older adults is a public health emergency. 🫂 We need

🧠 Depression can’t be cured by “mental toughness.” It requires access, resources, and empathy.
🍔 Obesity isn’t laziness: it’s a result of systemic barriers, stress, and lack of opportunity.
🙍🏽‍♀️ Chronic loneliness among older adults is a public health emergency.
🫂 We need
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Raids spark fear, especially in vulnerable communities. My call is to stay calm, avoid panic, and seek support from trusted organizations. Information and solidarity are our strongest defense. #Immigration #NHCOA

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Las redadas generan miedo, especialmente en comunidades vulnerables. Mi llamado es a mantener la calma, no actuar con pánico y buscar apoyo en organizaciones confiables. La información y la solidaridad son nuestra mejor defensa. #Inmigración #NHCOA

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Our elders deserve more than compassion they need bold legislative action that honors their lifetime of contributions #JusticeForOurElders #LatinoLeadership #PublicHealth #DignityInAging #CommunityEmpowerment #EquityForAll #PolicyWithHeart #UnitedLatinos #SocialAction

Our elders deserve more than compassion they need bold legislative action that honors their lifetime of contributions
#JusticeForOurElders #LatinoLeadership #PublicHealth #DignityInAging #CommunityEmpowerment #EquityForAll #PolicyWithHeart #UnitedLatinos #SocialAction
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Father’s Day is an important ocasion to honor all the fathers who guide, support, and inspire us every day. No matter where we are, the bond with our fathers transcends borders and time zones 🌎⏰. Let’s celebrate together the strength and love of our fathers. 💪👨‍👧‍👦 #FathersDay

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Mental health is health at every age. Yet too many Latino elders suffer in silence, navigating loss, isolation, and stress without access to care. It’s time to break the stigma and invest in culturally competent mental health services for our aging community. 💙

Mental health is health at every age.
Yet too many Latino elders suffer in silence, navigating loss, isolation, and stress without access to care.
It’s time to break the stigma and invest in culturally competent mental health services for our aging community.
💙
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We’re not just asking to be seen. We’re demanding to be respected. Latino elders have contributed for decades. It’s time for a system that honors their lives with dignity and care. ✊ #RespectOurElders #LatinoJustice #PolicyWithDignity #YaniraCruz

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Today, I had the honor of speaking at the Capitol Hill Briefing hosted by National Hispanic Council on Aging , where we addressed urgent issues impacting our communities — from obesity and cholesterol to the protection of lifesaving programs like 340B. 👩🏽‍⚕️ Latino communities deserve fair, timely, and

Today, I had the honor of speaking at the Capitol Hill Briefing hosted by <a href="/NHCOA/">National Hispanic Council on Aging</a> , where we addressed urgent issues impacting our communities — from obesity and cholesterol to the protection of lifesaving programs like 340B.
👩🏽‍⚕️ Latino communities deserve fair, timely, and
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Every voice matters. Especially those that have been ignored for too long. I lead to amplify, to advocate, and to make dignity non negotiable. Because justice begins with visibility and action.💪 #LeadershipWithPurpose #HealthEquity #LatinaVoices #YaniraCruz

Every voice matters.
Especially those that have been ignored for too long.
I lead to amplify, to advocate, and to make dignity non negotiable.
Because justice begins with visibility and action.💪
#LeadershipWithPurpose #HealthEquity #LatinaVoices #YaniraCruz
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I wrote this book to honor my journey the one rooted in identity, service, and purpose. Through the Eyes of a Leader is not just my story. It’s a reflection of every woman who leads from the heart. 📖 Now available. Let these pages inspire your path. #ThroughTheEyesOfALeader

I wrote this book to honor my journey 
the one rooted in identity, service, and purpose.
Through the Eyes of a Leader is not just my story.
It’s a reflection of every woman who leads from the heart.
📖 Now available. Let these pages inspire your path.
#ThroughTheEyesOfALeader
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Our CEO Max Richtman reiterates the importance of Social Security at today's National Hispanic Council on Aging Legislative Breakfast. "Hispanic Americans (on average) have higher disability rates and lower lifetime earnings, making their Social Security benefits CRUCIAL. #SocialSecurity #latinos

Our CEO <a href="/MaxRichtman/">Max Richtman</a> reiterates the importance of Social Security at today's <a href="/NHCOA/">National Hispanic Council on Aging</a>  Legislative Breakfast. "Hispanic Americans (on average) have higher disability rates and lower lifetime earnings, making their Social Security benefits CRUCIAL. #SocialSecurity #latinos
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📅 July 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C. This morning, I addressed policymakers at NHCOA’s Legislative Breakfast and urged Congress to pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act 🏛️ and modernize 340B 💊. Our 5.3 million Latino Medicare beneficiaries deserve safe, evidence-based obesity

📅 July 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
This morning, I addressed policymakers at NHCOA’s Legislative Breakfast and urged Congress to pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act 🏛️ and modernize 340B 💊. Our 5.3 million Latino Medicare beneficiaries deserve safe, evidence-based obesity
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Policy is more than paperwork it’s a promise to uplift every life behind the numbers. Every step we take in advocacy is a step toward dignity, health, and justice for our communities. — Dr. Yanira Cruz #HealthEquity #PolicyWithPurpose #LatinaLeadership #YaniraCruz

Policy is more than paperwork 
it’s a promise to uplift every life behind the numbers.
Every step we take in advocacy is a step toward dignity,
health, and justice for our communities.
— Dr. Yanira Cruz
#HealthEquity #PolicyWithPurpose #LatinaLeadership #YaniraCruz