How can we provide better health care to Latino communities? Here are a few insights from WHYY News’ event at Esperanza
For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges.
Hispanics or Latinos represent nearly 16% of Philadelphia’s population, according to the latest U.S. Census.
But, despite the growing numbers, Latinos in the city continue to face tremendous public health challenges. The medical system remains riddled with barriers such as lack of health insurance and facilities, and bilingual culturally competent physicians, which alienates the community
On Tuesday evening, Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s “The Pulse,” held a conversation at Esperanza with Dr. Jamile Tellez Lieberman about the existing gaps in medical care for Latino communities. Read more here…