REPS. SALAZAR AND RUIZ INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 1ST AS NATIONAL LATINO PHYSICIAN DAY

Washington, Oct. 2 -- Representative María Elvira Salazar issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 28, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) and Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), introduced a bipartisan resolution designating October 1 as National Latino Physician Day. The resolution supports increasing the number of Latino physicians and closing gaps in medical care. "Trust in medical care is essential. Physicians that understand their community and are a reflection of it are critical when building and establishing that trust," said Rep. Salazar. "As our nation faces a healthcare workforce shortage, I am proud to co-lead this resolution that supports Latino and Latina physicians, who ar...