Latinx Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15 to October 15. The Latinx community includes any person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race and are the largest racial/ethnic minority population in the U.S. Latinx heritage month begins on September 15 because signifies the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries which include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua (all on September 15th), Mexico (on September 16th), and Chile (September 18).
For more information about Latinx Heritage Month:
- Latinx Heritage Month: More Than One Word, More Than One Heritage
- National Hispanic Heritage Month
- What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
University of Iowa Latinx Heritage Month Celebrations
- University of Iowa Latinx Heritage Month Events
- UI Health Care events:
- Latinx Heritage Month Speaker - Dr. Jorge A. Girotti and Dr. Emma B. Olivera: LHS+ Heritage/History of the Latino Medical Student Association Midwest Region
- Please register in advance using this link or by scanning the QR code.
- Latinx Heritage Month Speaker - Dr. Jorge A. Girotti and Dr. Emma B. Olivera: LHS+ Heritage/History of the Latino Medical Student Association Midwest Region
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CCOM would like to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of UI Health Care Faculty, Staff, and students with Latinx backgrounds.
Latinx Health
The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health states that the Latinx community's "health is often shaped by factors such as language/cultural barriers, lack of access to preventive care, and the lack of health insurance." However, the Commonwealth fund has noted that in spite of "lower average incomes and worse access to care Hispanics are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to die from many of the leading causes of death." According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals within the Latinx community are more likely to develop chronic health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It is important to note that one's country of origin as well as being born in the US or not, impacts health outcomes.
For more information:
- US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health - Profile:Hispanic/Latino Americans
- In Focus: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities Among Hispanics
- CDC Fast Facts - Health of Hispanic or Latino Population
- CDC - Learn about health initiatives important for Hispanic health
Iowa specific Latinx information
Did you know that nearly 200,000 Iowans identify as Latinx, making people of Hispanic or Latinx origin the state’s largest racial or ethnic minoritized group? Latinx individuals constitute 6.2% of the state’s total population.
Guide to Latinx owned businesses in or near Iowa City
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