Clarian Hosts Hispanic/Latino Health Summit

The summit will bring together local, regional and national experts to discuss the health care access problems facing the state's Hispanic and Latino population.

Source: Inside INdiana Business

Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS- Clarian Health is proud to host the third annual Hispanic/Latino Health Summit. The summit is designed for health care professionals, community-based medical providers, Hispanic/Latino health experts and those who are interested in discussing the particular health needs of the Hispanic/Latino population. This statewide summit brings together local, regional and national experts to discuss the health care access barriers facing the Hispanic/Latino population.

Keynote speaker, Maria Soto-Greene, MD, Vice Dean of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School. Soto-Greene will discuss how to address the needs of the Hispanic/Latino community through effective service delivery.

The summit also features Juana Watson, Governor Daniel’s Senior Advisor for Latino Affairs: Dr. Judith Monroe, Indiana State Commissioner of Health; Dr. Javier Sevilla, Indiana University School of Medicine; America Bracho, MD, executive director, Latino Health Access in California, and Antonio Almoguera Abad, M.D., New York University School of Medicine.

The summit features informative breakout sessions addressing:

· Creating and implementing effective outreach programs

· Effectively dealing with cultural differences in Hispanic populations

· The impact of obesity on the Latino population and what can be done

· Mental health needs and treatment options in the Hispanic/Latino community

Source: Clarian Health