Series: Summer Luncheon Series
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Latinos Ready
Emergencies don’t wait—and neither should we. From hurricanes to public health threats, Latino communities are often hit first and hardest. This interactive, hands-on workshop will walk participants through real-world scenarios, tools, and culturally relevant strategies to strengthen emergency readiness at home and in the community. Join health professionals, promotores, and partners from across the region…
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La Salud Primero
Description: This workshop focuses on improving immunization rates within Latinx communities by addressing the health disparities and systemic barriers that contribute to lower vaccine uptake. Participants will explore culturally responsive approaches to building vaccine confidence, learn effective strategies to address hesitancy and misinformation, and identify practical solutions to increase access to immunizations. The session will…
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Building Bridges to Wellness
Description: A workshop on community organizing and engagement strategies for public health initiatives targeting the Latino/Hispanic community. Cover topics like building trust, identifying community needs, and mobilizing community members for action. Learning Objectives: Speakers: TBD
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Beyond Words
For many Latino families, navigation palliative and hospice care is not just about making medical decisions -it’s about overcoming systemic disparities, including language barriers that can significantly impact the quality of care. When crucial health information, advance care planning, and support services are not available in Spanish or culturally appropriate formats, families are left struggling…