10/4/2024
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Posted by Peter González, Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley Board President
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
In The Community,
Social Determinants of Health
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley recognizes that health issues are some of the most important challenges facing the Hispanic community. Language barriers and lack of information in their native language as well as social stigma deter many Spanish speakers from getting help with their health concerns. That is why Latinos Unidos makes it a top priority to partner with Fidelis Care and other healthcare organizations to make sure that the Hispanic community has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
A Fidelis Care representative attended our Saturday morning ESL class and spoke in Spanish and English on what Fidelis Care has to offer to the Hispanic community. Latinos Unidos also partnered with Fidelis Care to distribute information on the advantages of affordable healthcare.
Latinos Unidos offers free flu shot clinics and workshops on child abuse, women’s health, nutrition, diabetes, and other health and wellness issues important to the Hispanic community. We are committed to quality of life issues impacting Latinos in the Hudson Valley and are concerned with equity and fairness for all. Latinos Unidos works to maintain the dignity and integrity of the individual and improve and empower the entire community through actions that are respectful of diversities within our cultures.
This year, Latinos Unidos hosts its 18th annual Hispanic Heritage Cultural Celebration on October 26. The event honors Hispanic culture with an evening of dining and dancing. As our organization's purpose continues to grow and advance our mission, Latinos Unidos functions as a bridge between Spanish speakers and available community resources.
Peter González is President of the Board of Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley. Peter taught as a bilingual educator in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District for more than three decades and served as bilingual liaison. Gonzalez and three others founded Latinos Unidos of the Hudson Valley to share information on navigating the health system and other resources available to the Spanish-speaking community.