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  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

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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. 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  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  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

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