Be the Change

This issue explores disparities in access to care and examines the importance of family-focused and culturally informed care.

When Care Depends on the Caregiver: Lived Experiences of Latino Families Navigating Dementia Care Pathways

Latino families shoulder a disproportionate share of dementia care in the U.S. Still, barriers affect access, timeliness and quality. This study explores how system‑level, cultural and linguistic factors shape care.

Understanding Health Care Barriers for Latino/a/e/x Families with Alzheimer's Disease: Insights from Primary Care Provider Interviews

Latino/a/e/x individuals are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias than non-Hispanic whites. This article examines diagnosing and caring for Latino/a/e/x patients with ADRD and identifies modifiable supports.

Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening among the Hispanic Community: An Update and Review of Literature

Across 59 studies, Hispanic and Latino patients demonstrated lower uptake of lung cancer screening and a higher likelihood of late-stage diagnosis, suggesting several barriers to treatment.

Spanish Language Preference and Decreased Hearing Aid Uptake among U.S. Adults

A study highlights language access as an important determinant in hearing health care access and rehabilitation and support for language concordant care.

Impact of Limited English Proficiency on Perioperative Care with a Focus on Spanish-Speaking Populations

The findings of this review suggest that language discordance should be considered not only a cultural or social issue, but also a clinical risk factor.

Advocating for Migrants: A Framework for Effective and Ethical Engagement

A board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician who works on the U.S.–Mexico border presents a structured framework for migrant advocacy, organized around eight sequential stages.

Advocacy for Migrants: Legal, Social and Health Perspectives

In 2017, advocacy groups, civil rights organizations and others mobilized legal challenges, grassroots activism and public campaigns to highlight the humanitarian and public health consequences of President Trump's policies.

Unsettled: Migrant Health in the U.S. (Podcast)

Through interviews with those on the front lines, policy discussions and conversations with clinicians, researchers and advocates, UNSETTLED illustrates the lived health consequences of immigration to the United States.

Nereida Correa, MD, MPH, FACOG

Dr. Nellie Correa is an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women's Health and in Family and Social Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is the past Chair of the Board of the National Hispanic Medical Association and maintains an active practice in the Bronx at the Jacobi/North Central Bronx Medical Center.

Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, MACP, FRCP (London)

Dr. Lopez is a board-certified medical oncologist and health services researcher with expertise in women's cancers, integrative oncology and health equity. An NHMA Leadership Fellow and Fellow of the Year, she has served on the boards of the NHMA and NHHF and has dedicated her career to health care transformation.

Bert Johansson, MD, PhD, FAAP

Dr. Johansson is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician and current chairman of the board of the National Hispanic Medical Association. Born to immigrants from Honduras and Sweden, he earned his MD from Tulane University and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from City University of New York.

Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, FACP, FAPCR, CMQ

Dr. Correa serves as fellowship director of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism; director of patient outreach and belonging; director of longitudinal curriculum; director of mentoring and belonging; and clinical professor of medicine at the Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU at Cleveland Clinic.

Nora Esteban-Cruciani, MD, MS, FAAP

Dr. Esteban-Cruciani is a board-certified pediatrician and physician leader in pediatric hospital medicine, currently serving as Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University and PNU Medical Director at JEPH-Nemours Children's Health. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for vulnerable children.

Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez

Alejandra is a medical student at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, pursuing a scholarly concentration in Medical Social Justice. She is passionate about health equity, culturally responsive care and mentorship. She hopes to pursue a career in plastic and reconstructive surgery and one day work with Doctors Without Borders to provide surgical care to underserved communities worldwide.

Rafael Ramos

Rafael is a seventh-year (G5) MD-PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He holds a B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.S. in BioEngineering from Syracuse University. His research focuses on liver tissue engineering models for high-throughput drug screening using lab-on-chip technologies and additive manufacturing, with clinical interests in Transplant Medicine and Aerospace Medicine.

Priscilla Totten

Priscilla has more than 30 years' experience in publishing and communications, including roles as editor, copy editor, writer and managing editor. She has worked at the American Bar Association, USA Today, USA Weekend Magazine, FamilyFun Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. A graduate of Georgetown University, she lives in Alexandria, VA.