Hispanic Healthcare in Crisis (2802)

Images/Imagenes Hispanic Healthcare in Crisis discusses the difficulties the Latino community face in obtaining access to quality medical care. This show looks at such issues as:

• Language and cultural barriers
• Immigration status
• The high rate of uninsured and underinsured in the Latino community
• The neglect of basic medical care which can lead to more serious medical problems
• Falling prey to superstitions and fraudulent schemes
• The absolute importance of and need for self-advocacy

In Hispanic Healthcare in Crisis, we put a face on these problems. Meet people who are experiencing difficulties in the healthcare system and those who are working to help people get the services they need. Guests on the program inclure Dr. Rodrigo Cardenas, physician and editor of the national health magazine, La Salud Hispana; Lillian Montalvo, nurse and Health Services Coordinator of Ironbound Community Center, Inc. located in Newark, NJ; and Dr. Thomas Ortiz, Director of Forest Hills Family Health Associates in Newark. Although this is a New Jersey program, the problems we focus on exist in Latino communities throughout the country.

But Hispanic Healthcare in Crisis does not spend time dwelling on problems. Instead it focuses on solutions - practical, workable suggestions. The program encourages members of the Latino community to use their local community centers, clinics and social service agencies to obtain more information concerning their healthcare and health insurance needs. It advises them on what steps to take to obtain the services and programs that they may be entitled to receive. Self-advocacy is emphasized as an extremely important tool for people.

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For a free copy of the Hispanic Healthcare in Crisis pamphlet, please write to:
Healthcare In Crisis
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