BUILDING TOWARDS LATINO HEALTH EQUITY
Conference Summary
In 2021, the Hispanic Health Coalition collaborated with health care institutions, community-based organizations, and community groups to eliminate health inequities illuminated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This virtual conference will address social determinants of health contributing to disparities and highlight strategies for addressing potential challenges.
Speakers
- Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, MD, PhD
- Diane Benson
- David Buck
- Patricia Cabrera
- Andrea Caracostis
- Jane Delgado, PhD
- Angelina Esparza, RN, MPH
- Cesar Espinosa
- Marlene Guzman
- Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
- Sarah Mangrem, MA
- Mehran Massoudi, PhD, MPH, CAPT,
- Jasminne Mendez
- Norma Olvera, PhD
- Maria Ondanza-Cantu, MEd, MBA
- Jessica Otero
- Norma Perez, MD. DrPH
- Laura Perez-Boston
- Desiree Gonzales Phillips
- Dan Price
- Claudia Ramos
- Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD
- Berta Salazar
- Shao Chee Sim, PhD
- Donaji Stelzig, DrPH
- Julio Dicent Taillepierre, MA, MS
- Margarita Teran-Garcia
- Gloria Terry
- Louise Villejo, MPH
- Stephen L. Williams, MEd, MPA
Sessions
- Welcoming Remarks
- Innovative Efforts to Reach Latino and Other
- Minority Populations in Houston
- Advancing Latino Health and Health Equity
- COVID19 Vaccines: Science vs Anti-science
- The Lived Experience: Courage in Creativity
- Access to Health Care
- Behavioral and Mental Health: The Hidden Inequity
- Immigrant Health
- Mobilizing Communities to Advance Health Equity
- Vaccine Hesitancy Video Contest and Exhibits
- Social Determinants of Care in Communities
- Building Strong Brains Together
- Harnessing the Power of Communities: Community Matters
- Acknowledgments and Closing Remarks by Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia
Conference Objectives
- Increase awareness of the influence of social determinants on health disparities and inequities among Latino and other vulnerable populations.
- Increase knowledge of advocacy activities to promote racial and health equity
- Discuss health initiatives addressing major health inequities in Latino populations
- Highlight community-based efforts addressing mental health, food insecurity, housing, immigration issues and programs supporting wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
- Increase awareness of Houston Hispanic Health Coalition initiatives
