latino health: a matter of justice latino community foundation
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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. Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. Established twenty years ago by advocates, consumers, educators, & health professionals - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Latino Health: A Matter of Justice
Latino Community Foundation
Xavier Morales, Ph.D.Latino Coalition for a Health California
May 8, 2014
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
LCHC Regional Networks
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
ACA/Covered California and the Medi-Cal Expansion are first steps toward improving
Latino Health
Why is Health a Matter of Justice?
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
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
SB 1005—Finishing the Job
Thank you! Latino Coalition
for a Healthy California
Learn more: www.lchc.org
@LCHC_CA