Congressman Dr. Ruiz and Congresswoman Dr. Caraveo Introduce Legislation to Designate October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day
September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) introduced legislation to designate October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day:
"Latinos make up 19% of the population but only 7% of the physician workforce. Having doctors who can communicate in their patients' language and understand their patients' culture leads to bett . . .
Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) introduced legislation to designate October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day:
"Latinos make up 19% of the population but only 7% of the physician workforce. Having doctors who can communicate in their patients' language and understand their patients' culture leads to bett . . .