Posts by Neftali Muñiz
Latino core cultural values and their benefits in offering improved medical care.
Let’s explore some key Latino core cultural values and their benefits in offering improved medical care. In today’s increasingly diverse society, it is helpful for healthcare professionals to recognize and appreciate the cultural values of their patients to provide effective and patient-centered care. When treating Latino patients, understanding their core cultural values can…
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Guide for Healthcare Providers Treating Hispanic Patients
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Guide for Healthcare Providers Treating Hispanic Patients Every year, from September 15th to October 15th, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the rich cultural contributions and diverse backgrounds of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Read MoreConnecting with your Latino patients and their family
Latino patients and family Let’s look at general aspects to take into account concerning the Latino patient as opposed to the Anglo patient. Naturally, we are well aware that each individual is different, and we wish to avoid over-generalization. However, cultural differences simply do exist and are a fact of life, and it helps to…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving! How the Latino population celebrates Thanksgiving
Latino population living in the US According to officially announced U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, the Latino population in the United States hit a record of over 60.47 million in 2019, up 930,000 from the previous year and up from 50.7 million in 2010. Latinos continue to play a crucial role in the country’s overall…
Read MoreSpanish and its impact on healthcare — background, facts, and the future of healthcare by considering this population
Spanish language and the Hispanic/Latino background in the US Populations of the United States who used to be described as being of Spanish ancestry have over time come to be referred to as “Hispanic” or “Latino†and come from various racial, socio-economic, and historical origins. Both terms now apply to populations of Spanish-speaking nations of…
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