These 23 Hispanics are Examples in the US Health Services
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Univision spoke to 23 doctors, nurses and health professionals on how their cultural heritage influences their work.
“Tuve la fortuna de ser criado por una madre puertorriqueña y crecer inmerso en una comunidad latina. Estar orgulloso de ser latino significa saber quién eres, de dónde vienes, cuáles son tus habilidades y cuál es tu propósito en la vida. A pesar de los recursos limitados, mi madre siempre me enseñó a valorar los logros educativos y me transmitió las ganas de contruibuir con la mejora de mi comunidad. Las disparidades en salud, explica, se originan en la desigualdad social. Por eso informan al público sobre el importante rol de la familia, y en especial de los padres, en mantener a los adolescentes sanos. Ellos pueden hacer la diferencia comunicándose y estableciendo relaciones cercanas con sus hijos.”
“I was fortunate to be raised by a Puerto Rican mother and immersed in a growing Latino community. Being proud of being Latin means knowing who you are, where you come from, what your skills are and what your purpose is in life. Despite limited resources, my mother always taught me to value educational achievement and relayed the desire to contribute to improving my community. Health disparities originates from social inequality. We inform the public about the important role of the family, and especially parents, in keeping adolescents healthy. They can make the difference by communicating and establishing close relationships with their children.”