Addressing Suburban Structures: Health and Latino Communities on Long Island
Originally presented on June 16, 2015
Overview
This webinar addresses issues of Latino health inequity on Long Island, the first large-scale suburb in the United States. As more Latino immigrants bypass cities and settle directly in suburban communities, health care and social service providers are increasingly challenged to provide adequate and appropriate care.
This webinar will examine the landscape of the health conditions and other concerns for Latinos on Long Island and will focus on promising solutions and policy changes.
Target Audience
Public health professionals, environmental professionals, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, local health department staff and other medical and public health professionals.
Webinar
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Speaker
Martine Hackett, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Hofstra University, Department of Health Professions
Learning Outcome and Objectives
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to enhance their knowledge and competence on issues of Latino health inequity on Long Island, the health conditions and other concerns for Latinos on Long Island and the promising solutions and policy changes.
After watching this webinar participants will be able to:
- Explain the structurally related causes of health inequality on Long Island and other suburbs
- Recognize the social and economic conditions that reduce health disparities
- Identify strategies for addressing structurally related health disparities in clinical and public health settings
Activity Materials
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Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Credits for this activity expired on July 31, 2021. We encourage you to fill out the evaluation as your responses help us to plan future programs.