Building Trust: Healing Historical Wounds in Latino Communities | 45 Minutes

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Decades of systemic bias within healthcare and policy have created a deep mistrust among Latino communities. This panel brings together healthcare providers, activists, and community-based programs working to bridge this divide. By addressing the social determinants of health and meeting the fundamental needs of Latinos and other communities of color, these leaders are fostering a new era of trust and collaboration, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for all.

Reproductive Justice: Shifting the Landscape Through Innovation, Technology, and Social Action

The past decade has been marked by significant policy changes and technological advancements aimed at tackling longstanding disparities in reproductive healthcare, especially for Black women and women of color. This panel brings together a powerful group to explore the ongoing sociopolitical movements shaping these inequities. We will hear from community activists, organizations, and institutional leaders who are developing innovative solutions to bridge trust divides and dismantle access barriers. Here will gain valuable insights into how science, technology, and advocacy can work together ensuring everyone has the right to make informed choices about their reproductive health.

Empowering Patients, Rebuilding Trust: Policy and Advocacy for Health Justice

Historic injustices within healthcare systems have created a chasm of distrust, particularly among Latinos and other communities of color. This panel delves into the critical role of institutional policies and interventions in fostering patient autonomy and advancing racial health equity. We will hear from community activists, advocacy organizations, and healthcare leaders who are forging partnerships to dismantle these barriers. By examining their collaborative efforts, we can gain valuable insights into how to create policies that empower patients, rebuild trust, and ensure all individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their health.

La Cultura Cura: Arts, Culture, and the Path to Holistic Healing

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Throughout history, communities of color have utilized artistic expression as a powerful tool for healing, connection, and social justice. This panel explores the intersection of arts, health, and culture, recognizing the profound impact artistic practices have on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. By leveraging the power of storytelling, music, movement, and visual arts, healthcare providers, activists, and community-based programs are creating innovative therapeutic modalities. These approaches not only uplift the values and traditions of Latino and other cultural communities but also provide culturally sensitive pathways for collective healing and improved racial health outcomes.