Bill > HRes745

This resolution expresses support for designating October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day" while highlighting critical demographic and healthcare disparities. The resolution notes that the Latino and Latina population is growing rapidly, expected to reach 128 million by 2050 and comprising over 25% of the U.S. population, yet only 6.5% of active physicians are Latino or Latina, with just 2% being Latina. The resolution emphasizes that this lack of diversity negatively impacts healthcare outcomes, as research shows that patients receive better care when physicians share their ethnicity, culture, and language. By supporting this designation, the House of Representatives aims to bring awareness to the challenges faced by Latino and Latina communities in accessing medical care, such as poverty, fewer medical facilities, and language barriers, and to promote increased diversity in the medical profession, which is considered crucial for the nation's overall health.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/745/all-info