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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many Latino residents in Mecklenburg County still face significant barriers to accessing health care. That's what community members heard Friday at the Mecklenburg County Health Department's annual ...

On average, Black and Hispanic patients pay 17.7% and 12.9% more, respectively, in out-of-pocket costs for maternal care compared to white patients, according to a study published Feb. 28. In an ...

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 ...

It is Hispanic Heritage Month across the United States. The month-long observance that began on Monday, September 15, and ends October 15 honors the contributions and achievements made by “generations ...

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 ...