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Hispanic Health Council Maternal Health Conference

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Dr. Angela Bermudez Milan and Rogie Royce Carandang along with attendees

The Hispanic Health Council recently held its inaugural Maternal Health Conference, focusing on improving outcomes for people of color.

Topics included:
Social Determinants of Health
Addressing housing, transportation, food security, and healthcare access.
Care Experiences
Tackling language barriers, implicit bias, and health literacy challenges.
Equitable Access
Exploring the impact of insurance, citizenship status, and quality community clinics.
Roles of Community Health Workers and Doulas
Highlighting their support, success metrics, and cost-saving contributions.