PROGRAMS
Latino populations are disproportionately affected by many of the major causes of death and disability in New York City. Lack of access to health care, poverty, and discrimination all contribute to health disparities, as do other social and economic inequalities.
To address these disparities, the Latino Health Fellowship Initiative (LHFI) will support:
LHFI will seek funding to provide several fellowships per year to Masters in Public Health (MPH) students to increase representation of Latinos in the US public health work force, particularly early career professionals who are committed to addressing the health disparities confronted by a growing Latino population in the US. Fellows may receive support for part of all of the tuition costs, up to the maximum 48 credits for the MPH in the Hunter College Urban Public Health Program.
To increase knowledge and engagement of Latino health issues in the academic community and the broader public, LHFI will host an array of events, such as a Latino Health Fair, Latino Cultural Event, and scholarly seminars. The purpose of these events is to inform Hunter students and the broader CUNY community about the current health and social issues affecting Latino populations and to introduce students to related health information, resources, and employment opportunities.
As a required component of Hunter College’s MPH program, fieldwork provides students with a hands-on learning opportunity. LHFI will connect students to the many local (NYC) organizations that provide services to address Latino health issues. In support of this aim, LHFI will maintain a database of internships and organizations, as well as develop contacts throughout the field at conferences and other Latino health events.