Rural Health
News by Topic: Hispanic or Latino
Jun 7, 2024 - Presents an overview of new reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services showing declines in the uninsurance rate among minority communities between 2010 and 2022. Highlights additional funding for navigators, who assist individuals with healthcare enrollment, with a focus on underserved populations.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
May 29, 2024 - Highlights new research which found lower mammography rates among women in rural Texas. Notes particularly low rates among Hispanic and Black women. Explores possible contributing factors including rural hospital closures and lack of health insurance.
Source: Medical Xpress