Disparities in healthcare for Hispanic and Black adults in the U.S. persist, with reports of lower satisfaction with their interactions with physicians, resulting in poorer quality of care and health outcomes. 🏥 This lack of representation in healthcare delivery has been shown to worsen health disparities among underrepresented groups. 😔
To address this challenge, the American Heart Association has created the National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative (NHLCC) to bridge the gap in healthcare disparities and ensure equitable health for all. 🌎 As part of this initiative, the second cohort of the NHLCC Scholars Program was launched during the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, aiming to cultivate the next generation of Hispanic Latino researchers and healthcare leaders. 🌟
Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, the American Heart Association’s chief medical officer for prevention, emphasized the importance of representation within healthcare and research. To uplift the voices and experiences of the Hispanic Latino community, the NHLCC is actively working to eliminate health disparities and improve overall health and well-being. 💪
The Scientific Sessions 2023 showcased the inaugural NHLCC Symposium, the first session at the event dedicated solely to Hispanic Latino health. The symposium brought together community leaders in medicine, clinical research, and social sciences for a meaningful dialogue about the state of Hispanic Latino health and healthcare in the United States. 💬
Research has shown that diversity among healthcare teams enhances patient outcomes and breaks down cultural barriers. 🌐 The NHLCC also functions as an advisory group to the American Heart Association, focusing on the organization’s 2024 health equity impact goal. 🔍 If you want to become a member of the Collaborative or learn more about its initiatives, you can visit:professional.heart.org/NHLCC
For more information about the Collaborative and its impact, visit the website. You can also connect with the American Heart Association on heart.org, Facebook, or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Elizabeth Nickerson Hill: Elizabeth.nickerson@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 800-AHA-USA1
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