SR 35 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Latino and Latina Physician Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates October 1, 2025, as "Pennsylvania Latino and Latina Physician Day" to recognize the underrepresentation of Latino and Latina physicians in Pennsylvania (only 4% as of 2021) and highlight their importance in improving healthcare access and outcomes for the state's growing Latino population. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the value of physician diversity through a symbolic observance. The resolution aims to raise awareness about healthcare disparities faced by Latino communities and the benefits of culturally aligned medical care, building on a national observance established in 2022.
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Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2025
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