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COVID-19 Impact on Latino Health: addressing historical inequities and creating solutions

Join this conversation with the Oregon Latino Health Coalition and national and local health equity champions:

  • Steven Lopez, MPP, MPH, Senior Director, Health Policy, UnidosUS

  • Dr. Eva Galvez, MD, Virginia Garcia Health Memorial Center

  • Roberto Orellana, MPH, MSW, Professor of social work and public health, Portland State University

This webinar will highlight historical inequities that have impacted the health and well-being of Latinos, data trends, barriers and actionable and community solutions-based approaches that can improve the health of Latinos. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in a Q&A conversation.

  • UnidosUS, the largest organization in the U.S. that fights for Latino equity will provide an overview of the national health policy agenda and COVID-19 response to the disproportionate hardships the Latino community is facing.

  • Understanding COVID-19 data: Overview on trends including disparities, number of cases, hospitalizations and death rates in the Latino community.

  • Local efforts and effective strategies for supporting uninsured Latino populations, including the challenges of immigration, language barriers, access to health care and other social determinants of health.

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More Information on this Important Webinar Here
Spanish translation will be available / traducción en español disponible.

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