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Born in Compton and raised in Boyle Heights, Laura E. Martinez is a first-generation college student and UCLA alumni. She majored in Organismic Biology, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology (OBEE) and completed her degree in 2003. Trained as a biomedical scientist, Laura received her Ph.D. in 2016 in Pathobiology from the Department of Global Health and…

Debunking Myths About Latinos and Medicaid

This post is based on an interview conducted by KFF Health News, which published an article on March 17, 2025. The KFF article is also available in Spanish. Medicaid is a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, providing health coverage to low-income individuals and families. However, persistent myths about Latinos and Medicaid continue to fuel…

LPPI Research Drives Forward County Motion Calling Out Latino Disparities

Latinos make up nearly 50% of Los Angeles County’s population and serve as an essential driver of the region’s continued economic growth. Despite this fact, systemic barriers continue to perpetuate inequities for Latinos in health care, housing, and access to vital services. In response to these challenges, LA County Board of Supervisors Hilda Solis and…

Charlita: Dr. Lucía Félix Beltrán

Access to health care is a critical need for millions of individuals in the United States. Yet, for foreign-born individuals, many with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), navigating Medicaid Managed Care presents significant barriers. These barriers are shaped by complex factors, including state-level immigration policies, the geographic distribution of bilingual providers, and the availability of linguistically…

LCHC Latine and Indigenous Health Policy Summit

On October 2nd, 2024, the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California (LCHC) hosted its yearly policy summit in downtown Los Angeles, themed “California Unida for Health Equity.” The event, sponsored by UCLA LPPI, kicked off with opening remarks from Dr. Seciah Aquino, executive director of LCHC, who highlighted the importance of activating action that centers…

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