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Latino Health: A Matter of Justice Latino Community Foundation Xavier Morales, Ph.D. Latino Coalition for a Health California May 8, 2014
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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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LCHC Regional Networks
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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. http://www.lchc.org/research/documents/Network-FV-LC- LatinoHealthStatistics2009.pdf
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ACA/Covered California and the Medi-Cal Expansion are first steps toward improving Latino Health
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Why is Health a Matter of Justice?
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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
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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
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SB 1005—Finishing the Job
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Thank you! Latino Coalition for a Healthy California Learn more: www.lchc.org @LCHC_CA
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