Healthcare Disparities
Improving Healthcare for Diverse Communities: Addressing Disparities and Promoting Equity
14/04/2023 06:00am | 841 viewsImproving healthcare for diverse communities in the United States is a crucial priority that requires concerted efforts from healthcare providers, policymakers, and advocates. Hispanics face significant healthcare disparities and challenges, leading to poor health outcomes and reduced access to care. The Healthcare in the Age of Personalization Virtual Summit, taking place on May 3-4, 2023, provides a unique opportunity for healthcare leaders, policymakers, and advocates to come together and learn about innovative programs, research, and best practices for improving healthcare equity.
Healthcare Disparities
Hispanics Wait Half-Hour Longer in ER When Chest Pain Strikes
17/06/2022 06:00am | 1613 viewsread moreTreatment Insights
My journey as a Hispanic bone marrow donor: Reporter's Notebook
26/11/2021 06:00am | 1491 viewsEthnicity could play a crucial role in finding a donor.
"I'm sorry, I think my veins are camera shy," I joked to the nurse who was having trouble finding the right place on my hand for an IV.
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Tackling Latino health, caregiving and housing is key as older population grows
02/09/2021 06:00am | 2195 viewsLatinos were 8 percent of the older population in 2016 — but they're expected to be over 1 in 5 by 2060.
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There Are 5 Social Determinants of Health-Here's What That Means, and How They Influence Your Care
27/08/2021 06:00am | 2480 viewsBy Korin Miller
Your workplace, your social life, and the neighborhood you live in all have a powerful effect on your health. Taking these and other factors into account is what culturally competent care is all about.
