Category: Hispanic & Latinx Health Equity
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Latinx Advocacy Team & Interdisciplinary Network for COVID-19 (LATIN-19)
The Latinx Advocacy Team and Interdisciplinary Network for COVID-19 (LATIN-19) is an interdisciplinary, multi-sector coalition that works to address health disparities within the Latinx community. They provide a space for leaders and allies of the Latinx community, specifically in North Carolina, to create collaborative and interdisciplinary solutions in a trusting and committed environment. Their coalition […]
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Bridging the Health Equity Gap: Strategies to Create an Equitable Health System for Latinx Communities
Existing disparities in health care and other health predictors have led to the Latinx community having an increased risk of contracting COVID-19, as well as an increased vulnerability to the negative social and economic impacts from the pandemic. Luckily, the Latinx Advocacy Team and Interdisciplinary Network for COVID-19 (LATIN-19), a coalition created to connect Latinx […]
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Health Disparities in the Hispanic Community
One in six people residing in the United States identifies as Hispanic, and this population is rapidly growing. This diverse population faces significant health disparities in several areas. This short resource created by Cigna lists specific statistics related to these unjust health outcomes, some of the reasons why they persist, and approaches the company is […]
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Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Equity
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has compiled a list of resources on the Hispanic/Latinx population including national survey reports, agency and federal initiatives, related behavioral health resources, and Spanish-language resources. Access these resources and learn more about what behavioral health equity looks like for Hispanic and Latinx populations through the link […]
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Hispanic/Latinx Health Equity: Research, Education, and Initiatives
COVID-19 has shown that the Hispanic/Latinx community in many states has not only experienced a higher number of cases and deaths than the general population, but that the pandemic has also exacerbated preexisting inequities. This website produced by the American Medical Association (AMA) includes a COVID-19 report related to the Hispanic and Latinx communities, leadership […]