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Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation Xavier Morales, Ph.D. Latino Coalition for a Health California May 8, 2014

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Page 1: Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation

Latino Health: A Matter of Justice

Latino Community Foundation

Xavier Morales, Ph.D.Latino Coalition for a Health California

May 8, 2014

Page 2: Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation

Established twenty years ago by advocates, consumers, educators, & health professionals

The only statewide organization with a specific emphasis on Latino health

LCHC’s primary mission is to develop & support policies, direct services & socio economic conditions to improve the health of Latinos

Latino Coalition for a Healthy California

Page 3: Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation

LCHC Regional Networks

Page 4: Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation

Among California Latinos, heart disease, cancer, stroke and

diabetes account for over 54% of all deaths.

Leading Causes of Death

Source: Latino Health Statistics, Champions of change. http://www.lchc.org/research/documents/Network-FV-LC-LatinoHealthStatistics2009.pdf

Page 5: Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation

ACA/Covered California and the Medi-Cal Expansion are first steps toward improving

Latino Health

Page 6: Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation

Why is Health a Matter of Justice?

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Aggressive Marketing of Unhealthy Products

Food Security Parks & Recreational Space The Natural Environment

Safe Neighborhoods Hope & Efficacy Social Connectedness Cultural Identity

Access to Transportation Affordable & Safe Housing Community Infrastructure Economic Justice Educational Equity Human Capital Equitable Health Care

Access

Social Determinants of Health

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AB 2102 (Ting): Data for a Culturally Appropriate Health Care Workforce

AB 2345 (Gonzalez): Nutrition and Critical Assistance for Lawfully Present Californians

SB 1000 (Monning): Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Safety Warning Act

SB 1310 (Lara): Misdemeanors: Maximum Sentence

*SB 1005 (Lara): Healthcare for All *SB 972 (Torres): Expansion of Covered California

Board

Co-Sponsored Bill List

Page 9: Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation

SB 1005—Finishing the Job

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Thank you! Latino Coalition

for a Healthy California

Learn more: www.lchc.org

@LCHC_CA