HISPA - Today & Tomorrow
Gilbert Marez, PhD, Hispanic Healthcare Professionals Association
Presented at the Dallas Conference
ABSTRACT: The Hispanic Healthcare Professionals Association, “HISPA,” is a non-profit, social organization dedicated to promoting the health, education and well-being of the Latino Community. HISPA is dedicated to promoting the delivery of culturally-proficient and compassionate health care to all individuals. HISPA members spend many months planning and providing their time and expertise in events like city wide health fairs, advocacy, health education, cultural competency seminars, and are dedicated to promoting the educational scholarship and the professional development of aspiring and practicing health care providers and practitioners. HISPA has risen over $250,000 to help with efforts such as mentioned above over the last 15 years. HISPA started a scholarship fund four years and has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships and has no plans to slow down.