Latinos Detrás De La Medicina Del Futuro / Latinos Behind The Future Of Medicine

In search of a Leader, The Power of Representation.

Dr. Elena Rios has dedicated her career to improving the health of Latino communities in the United States. After graduating from Stanford University and UCLA, she founded the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) in 1994, based in Washington DC. As president of this organization, Dr. Rios has been an advisor to the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and other government agencies. She has also worked with public and private sector organizations, advocating for various health policy issues related to the Hispanic community. Dr. Rios is also the president of the NHMA National Hispanic Health Foundation, where she directs educational and research activities. Teacher, researcher, and tireless leader, she shares with NEWSWEEK EN ESPAÑOL her reflection on the need to forge the future of our health in the classroom.

June/July, 2022

2022 Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People

I am honored to be listed in the WASHINGTONIAN’S list of the experts and advocates, outside the government, who are playing big roles in Washington’s policy debates. Elena Rios National Hispanic Medical Association President and CEO. Rios celebrated a hard-fought provision included in the Build Back Better plan that dramatically caps the price of insulin medication.

May 3, 2022

THE TAKE DOWN

UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS ABOUT TOBACCO

For decades, the tobacco industry has targeted Hispanic communities and youth in the U.S. through predatory marketing tactics. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ Portia Reddick White interviewed Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), about Big Tobacco’s impact on Hispanic communities and what can be done to reduce tobacco use.

Representing 50,000 Hispanic physicians in the U.S., NHMA is dedicated to empowering Hispanic physicians to be leaders who will help eliminate health disparities and improve the health of Hispanics. Throughout her career and continuing at NHMA, Dr. Rios has been a tremendous advocate for the health and wellness of Hispanics, women and other underserved populations.

Dr. Rios discusses a wide range of topics – including the tobacco industry's targeting of Hispanic communities, the importance of developing culturally sensitive approaches to tobacco prevention efforts, and the role of family and community in helping Hispanic tobacco users quit

10/14/2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, ABC7News Town Hall

D.C.-based Doctor Elena Rios is the President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association. She said after receiving a CDC grant, the organization launched Vaccines4All, an outreach campaign using Hispanics in the medical field to educate families about the importance of getting vaccinated. Public service ads appear on Spanish-language television, social media, and through community events.

“I think the most important messages for the Latino community is that it's free, you don't have to have insurance, and no one is going to ask you for documentation," Rios said.

According to the CDC, Hispanics are 1.3 times more likely to be hospitalized from coronavirus and 2.3 times more likely to die from it, and vaccination rates are severely lower compared their white counterparts.

10/4/2021

Spirit of Orgullo

National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures, contributions, and accomplishments of both Hispanic and Latinx Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Spanish-speaking and Latin American countries.

To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month in 2021, OUTFRONT honored today’s Hispanic and Latinx trailblazers and change-makers with a campaign centered on the “Spirit of Orgullo” – pride in oneself and one’s country. As a participating leader I will appeared on a selection of digital billboards in up to 35 markets across the United States.

September 15 - October 16, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony Hispanic Star

HispanicStar Hispanic Heritage Month Opening Ceremony on September 15th at 3:00PM ET. Let's make this year bigger, better and bolder than ever!

9/15/2021

The Most Influential 100 Latinas 2021

I am honored to be listed in Latino Leaders Magazine May/June issue, as one of “The Most Influential 100 Latinas 2021” click on image to go to digital version of the magazine.

May/June2021

Q & A on COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Initiative for Healthcare Professionals

I recently sat down with DocWire News to discuss a video resource series that was developed by 18 health organizations and Dr. Anthony Fauci, partnering with the Ad Council and the COVID Collaborative. The purpose of this series is to help healthcare providers better understand and answer common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

2/21/2021

Latino Inaugural 2021

AN AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO DEMOCRACY:

INHERITANCE, RESILIENCE, AND PROMISE

1/23/2021

Hands Up.

My interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci Highlighting the health priorities of the Latino community during COVID-19.

9/22/2020

Becky G and Me

I sat down with Becky G to discuss the serious effects of COVID-19 on the Latin community & other minority communities, most frequently asked questions and ...

5/20/2020