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Listen "S3 Ep. 37 Exploring Latino Voices in Health Promotion Practice with Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez and Dr. Melissa Valerio-Shewmaker"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Dr. Melissa Valerio-Shewmaker is in conversation with Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez on her commentary that encourages us to look for upstream solutions and utilize promotoras. Dr. Ramirez also situates her approach in her own upbringing and to help us understand the barriers and disadvantages to health, as well as the need for more Latinos with advanced degrees for representation and culturally relevant care.
This episode references the article titled "Milestones and Miles to Go in Latino Health Promotion" by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez. For more ways to celebrate Latino Heritage Month and learn more, check out the HPP en Español collection of articles, Salud America!, and The Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. They hope that researchers, academics, health promoters, doctors, students and community leaders register for the next Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference on Feb. 21-23, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
This episode references the article titled "Milestones and Miles to Go in Latino Health Promotion" by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez. For more ways to celebrate Latino Heritage Month and learn more, check out the HPP en Español collection of articles, Salud America!, and The Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. They hope that researchers, academics, health promoters, doctors, students and community leaders register for the next Advancing the Science of Cancer in Latinos conference on Feb. 21-23, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.
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