Improving Healthcare for Diverse Communities: Addressing Disparities and Promoting Equity

14/04/2023 06:00am | 2218 views

Improving 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.

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Hispanics Wait Half-Hour Longer in ER When Chest Pain Strikes

17/06/2022 06:00am | 3086 viewsread more

My journey as a Hispanic bone marrow donor: Reporter's Notebook

26/11/2021 06:00am | 2110 views

By Armando Garcia

Ethnicity 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 | 2923 views

By Laura Castañeda

Latinos 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 | 3381 views

By 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.

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