Prevention Report Reveals Hispanics Access Preventive Care Less Than Other Populations

Hispanics are accessing preventive care less than non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks – that’s one of the findings in “America’s Health Rankings® Spotlight: Prevention,” a new report from United Health Foundation released today in partnership with the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM).

University of Miami Study Says ACA Significantly Reduces Cost of Mental Health Care for Young Adults, Especially Minorities

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has significantly reduced out-of-pocket costs for adults aged 19 to 25 seeking behavioral health care, most significantly among young adults from racial and ethnic minority groups. This according to a study published this month in the Psychiatric Services journal, the first to show the financial impact of “Obamacare” on young adults who access mental health and substance abuse treatment.

IUPUI Psychologists Explore Pain in Hispanic Americans

Hispanic Americans report fewer pain conditions compared with non-Hispanic white or black Americans, according to a critical review and analysis of more than 100 studies on pain experience and pain management among Hispanic Americans.

Shortage of Hispanic Doctors Even As Population Grows

As the diverse health needs of the Hispanic population grow, so does the need for doctors who can understand them. ConsejoSano participated at the 20th National Hispanic Medical Association Conference addressing the shortage of doctors with the language skills and cultural familiarity needed to serve the Hispanic population.

Helping DREAMERS Pursuing Medical Careers Qualify for State Loan Forgiveness Scholarship Programs

Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) has introduced SB 1139 to address the chronic shortage of medical professionals in underserved communities by ensuring that all people, regardless of their immigration status, have access to the state’s scholarship and loan forgiveness programs for health professionals.

NYU Psychology Researchers New Study Chivalry Is Not Dead When It Comes To Morality

We’re more likely to sacrifice a man than a woman when it comes to both saving the lives of others and in pursuing our self-interests, a team of psychology researchers has found.

Helping DREAMers Pursuing Medical Careers Qualify for State Loan Forgiveness Scholarship Programs, by Senator Ricardo Lara

Battling Childhood Obesity in Hispanics, Still, by Frank DiMaria

In June of 2005, Hispanic Outlook reported on the health of the children living in Rio Grande City, a border town in Starr County, Texas, one of the poorest counties in the U.S. Most of the children living there were Mexican American, and at the time, their rates of obesity were among some of the highest in the nation. Unfortunately, little has changed in the past 11 years for the children of Starr County and for Hispanic children in general, according to Nancy F. Butte, Ph.D, professor of pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

HISPANIC HEALTH CARE WORKERS: The Need Has Never Been Greater

When studies are conducted about what professions will be in high demand in the future, health care tops most lists. It makes sense that Hispanic health care workers would be a significant part of that demand, but until now no empirical evidence existed that measured Hispanic health care needs of the present and future. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken a closer look at how to provide medical services to a burgeoning Latino population. The schools on our top 25 list conferring the most healthcare related degrees to Hispanics are important to fulfilling the health care needs to this growing demographic. Here is the CDC’s summary of their report.