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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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
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Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
District
P
Lisa Boscola
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
James Malone
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Nick Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Sharif Street
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
Co
Vincent Hughes
DDemocratic
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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