Along with other federal Democratic lawmakers, Padilla said the proposal to reduce health disparities has become more urgent ...

Henrietta Villaescusa, RN, FAAN, a pioneering Hispanic nurse, dedicated her career to advancing health equity for Latino communities. Through her tireless efforts in government, health care, and ...

The School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence will host a Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series (VITALS) talk in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, ...

Healthbeat reports Georgia ranks 48th in Hispanic health care, with high uninsured rates revealing 40% of Hispanic adults and ...

Food insecurity is prevalent among patients with cancer. Gaps in our understanding of preferences for food assistance among Latino or Hispanic, immigrant, and people with multiple races and ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity hosted a public webinar titled Doing It Right: Contact Tracing and Health Equity on July 30 ...

Hispanic and Latino populations have increased diabetes and hypertension risks, influenced by acculturation and socioeconomic factors. The "Hispanic Mortality Paradox" shows better mortality outcomes ...

A multidisciplinary team of University of Miami researchers studying factors associated with health outcomes and disease risk in the Hispanic community has received a $21 million grant from the ...

Health equity is the principle that everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to achieve their full health potential, without being disadvantaged by social or structural factors. Persistent ...

Born into a modest family in California, Villaescusa's early life was shaped by the struggles and injustices faced by the Hispanic community that she witnessed as a public health nurse. These ...