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Health care for hispanics

Health care for hispanics is not the same that the one for those who are not hispanics. According to a recent study by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, minorities are less likely than predominant groups to receive health services. The study found evidence that stereotyping, biases, and uncertainty on behalf of health care providers, can contribute to the unequal treatment and health disparities. Cultural bias can affect clinical decision making including clinically necessary procedures.

Unfortunately the topic of Hispanics and health care have a long way to travel before it become what it should be. Fortunately all across the U.S. many organizations open their doors to Hispanics that are less unfortunate and that have limited accessibility to health care. This organizations work everyday to put and end to racial and ethnic health disparities. Hispanics are the largest and faster growing minority in the States. There are minority's health care out there, and we want to mention this organizations in case you need to contact them for health insurance help or health care information.

Kaiser family foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation. Dedicated to health policy analysis, health journalism and communication. This foundation is dedicated to filling the need for information on the biggest health issues facing hispanics, it also develops and runs its own research and communications programs. Another latino civil rights and advocacy organization is the National Council of la Raza. It works to improve opportunities for hispanic americans. Another organization we want to mention is the Hispanic health council. They help improve health and social well being of latinos through community-based, participatory research to discover the needs of the community. Also this organization seeks to eliminate health disparities by changing systems and social conditions.

Many organizations work hard to eradicate health disparities. If you feel that you or a member of your family is not being treat in a proper way look for assistance in one of the many organizations that provide guidance and good health care for hispanics.