Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations: Learning series, in Spanish, on best practices and opportunities for action

January 18, 2023

Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations: Learning series, in Spanish, on best practices and opportunities for action

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) invites you to be part of the next round of our Advancing Health Equity among the Hispanic/Latino Populations Spanish Learning Series.

This four-part series includes didactic portions on selected topics as well as discussions about factors that contribute to health disparities, barriers to health equity, and successful strategies and models to improve access to care and advance health equity among Hispanic/Latino populations. Participants will be able to engage with subject matter experts and potential new partners and receive information on HRSA programs and resources to support their health equity efforts.

1st Session: Getting to Know HRSA

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Time: 10:00am – 11:15am PST | 11:00am – 12:15pm MST | 12:00pm – 1:15pm CST | 1:00pm – 2:15pm EST

Session Objectives:

  • Discuss HRSA programs, funding opportunities, and resources to enhance primary healthcare access and advance health equity.
  • Share effective ways to collaborate and stay connected to HRSA to leverage resources and gain access to innovative and high-value programs.

Featured Speakers:

Lauren DeVol, Public Health Analyst, HRSA Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA)

Mayra Nicolas, Deputy Division Director, HRSA Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD)

Mae Ruppert, Supervisory Public Health Analyst, HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP)

Natalia Vargas, Public Health Analyst, HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)

Moderator:

Veronica Roa, Public Health Analyst, HRSA Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) Region 1, Boston

Registration is available here.