OUR MISSION
The Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence promotes the health of the community by meeting the needs of the state’s growing Hispanic population.
Message from the Director
It is my pleasure to welcome you to The University of Arizona Health Sciences - Hispanic Center of Excellence (UAHS-HCOE). Please take a moment to learn about our initiatives in support of students, faculty, and community members, geared to improving the health, health literacy, and health services for Hispanics in Arizona.
Learn about our goals, join our efforts, and share your ideas on how to best impact the needs of all Arizonans.
Francisco Moreno, MD
Assistant Vice-President, Diversity and Inclusion
University of Arizona Health Sciences
News
UA Health Sciences’ ‘Project Taking Charge’ Benefits Students and Patients
Deploying an interdisciplinary, team-based outreach model for delivery of care, the University of Arizona Health Sciences’ “Project Taking Charge” works to improve health in Tucson’s most underserved communities through patient self-management.
Working to Ensure Diversity in Health Care, UA Health Sciences’ Summer Programs Begin June 4
The mentorship-based, highly competitive programs work to recruit and ultimately graduate a more diverse student body dedicated to serving Arizona and the nation’s most at-risk and underserved populations.
New Medical Spanish Program to Develop Certified Bilingual Physicians
A new medical Spanish program at the UA College of Medicine – Tucson will train residents and fellows to be culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate physicians to enhance the physician-patient relationship.
Announcements and Events
Apr
23
Apr
24
A journey from an immigrant girl to a pharmacist, educator and researcher - Jeannie K. Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, FASHP (APAHM Speaker Series)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lecture or Seminar
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lecture or Seminar
Apr
25
My journal and a few life lessons I hold dear - Andrew Tang, MD, FACS (APAHM Speaker Series)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lecture or Seminar
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lecture or Seminar
Apr
30
Human Adaptability and Resilience - Zhao Chen, PhD, MPH (APAHM Speaker Series)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lecture or Seminar
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lecture or Seminar
