As National Minority Health Month comes to an end, we leave you with a message from Dr. Diana Ramos and the Office of the California Surgeon General, highlighting the importance of cultural competence when treating Hispanic and Latino patients. #NMHM

'This [Latina doctor] shortage adversely affects patients from Spanish-speaking and minority backgrounds': One of our 40 Under 40 Awardees was recently featured in the Daily Herald's online publication. Read more about Dr. Muñoz's story below: bit.ly/3Qq1eEJ

The AllofUsResearch Program's dataset includes health data from 413K+ program participants. 75% of participants are from communities historically underrepresented in health research, & ~45% are from racial + ethnic minority groups. Learn more➡️ bit.ly/NHMA-about

The AllofUsResearch Program is focused on engaging a demographically diverse researcher cohort that promotes responsible and ethical use of data, returns value to participant communities, and accelerates research impact. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/NHMA-about. #ResearchAllofUs

Join us and GW Law Dean and Professor Dayna Bowen Matthew on May 15 from 2-3:15 pm ET as we cover the SCOTUS Updates decision on the use of race-conscious admissions, the impact on public health schools, and the ways to navigate acceptances.

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NHMA is proud to announce a partnership with EQBMED (Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development), a pilot program led by Yale School of Medicine that seeks to increase diversity in clinical trials while reducing misinformation and historical mistrust.

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Calling all respite care providers! The Alzheimer's Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation is accepting grant applications to make respite services & service providers more dementia-capable & provide the best person-centered care possible. Apply at alz.org/CDRI.

More than 10K researchers have now registered to use AllofUsResearch data 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this accomplishment. Together, we're working to create a healthier future. Become the 10,001st registered researcher at bit.ly/NHMA-about

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‘It’s just the right thing to do, to provide everyone with health care’: Dr. Carlos Salama, one of Salud America!'s health heroes, discusses what inspires him to promote infection control in his practice every day.

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'Our voices are not heard': Ilan Shapiro MD spoke with CALÓ NEWS on the underrepresentation of Latinos in biomedical research. Despite being 19% of the US population, Latinos make up less than 5% of clinical trial participants.

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THIS THURSDAY: Join Migrant Clinicians Network and NHMA/National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) 40 Under 40 Award Recipient Chanelle Diaz, MD MPH as they host a webinar on Patient Care with an emphasis on COVID-19. CME/CNE credits will be available to participants — we hope to see you there! Registration: bit.ly/3Usm48O

Hispanic Coloradans face alarming health disparities, from preventable deaths to lack of insurance. #HealthEquity #Colorado

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Dr. Jose Cucalon Calderon shares his vital perspective: Banning menthol is crucial for public health, especially in Hispanic/Latino communities.
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Expand and improve your methods of engagement with pediatric Hispanic patients and their families in clinical trials by joining National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF)'s Clinical Research Webinar on May 14th from 7-8 p.m. ET.

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Providers: The percentage of transgender people who received an HIV diagnosis in 2017 was 3 times the national average. CDC’s #HIVNexus has free resources to help routinely test and link transgender and non-binary people to HIV care. #NTHTD #CDCTransHealth #ScreenforHIV

Congrats Carlos Gongora, MD FACC for being selected for the 40under40 National Hispanic Medical Association outstanding health professionals, physicians, educators, dentists and researchers!
Montefiore Health System Leandro Slipczuk Aldo L Schenone, MD Azeem Latib Rob Ostfeld, MD, MSc Luigi Di Biase

Thanks to National Hispanic Medical Association for the pleasure of visiting Capitol Hill, my former rep Congressman Donald Norcross 🇺🇸 & The White House to highlight the health priorities of the Latinx community National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) #diversity #obesity #AbortionIsHealthcare

With phenomenal Latino physicians at the National Hispanic Medical Association convention. Cesar Padilla, M.D. Dr. Jorge Moreno

Extremely honored to be on this Top 40 under 40 National Hispanic Medical Association National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) list with these impressive health professionals! Huge thanks to my mentors & sponsors! #LatinasInMedicine UPMC Physician Resources UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Pitt Department of Pediatrics Peds Heme/Onc at UPMC Children's Hosp Pittsburgh Pitt Faculty Diversity & Development UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

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Thank you to the National Hispanic Medical Association and the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) for this honor. It was truly an inspirational evening. And to Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP: thanks for paving the way. 6% is not enough. We need more doctors who look like us. Mount Sinai IR WomeninIR #LatinasInMedicine