Healthcare Disparities

Improving Healthcare for Diverse Communities: Addressing Disparities and Promoting Equity

14/04/2023 06:00am | 2330 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 | 3195 viewsread more

Food insecurity doubled likelihood of foregoing or delaying medical care during first year of COVID-19 pandemic in U.S.

20/04/2022 06:00am | 2152 viewsread more
Mental Health

Report shows getting access to quality dementia care can be a challenge for Hispanic families

01/12/2021 06:00am | 2184 views

By Josie Clark

Nov. 1—CINCINNATI — Ramon Hernandez grew up in Texas in an era when his parents did not teach him Spanish "because they did not want him to have an accent," according to his daughter Rebekah Hernandez Pumphrey. The goal was to just fit in.

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Tackling Latino health, caregiving and housing is key as older population grows

02/09/2021 06:00am | 2996 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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