Blog

As the largest ethnic minority in the United States, Hispanics make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population — yet persistent health disparities continue to impact the well-being of this rapidly growing community. From chronic diseases to healthcare access challenges, understanding the current health landscape is essential for developing effective, culturally sensitive solutions.

Key Health Challenges Facing U.S. Hispanics

Higher Rates of Chronic Diseases
Hispanics are disproportionately affected b

Universities and colleges have historically not done well at enrolling Hispanic students. Now their continued success may depend on it. Nearly 1 in3students in kindergarten through 12th grade is Hispanic, the National Center for Education Statistics reports. That’s up from fewer than 1 in 4 a decade ago.

That makes these young people — often the children or grandchildren of immigrants, or immigrants themselves — newly important to colleges and universities, which have historically not managed t

Latino savers, the fastest-growing demographic, show a 4.7% income growth rate and are eager to invest in tailored financial services. Financial institutions that tailor their services to meet the unique needs of Latinos could tap into an estimated $240 billion in potential revenue by 2030. READ MORE AT THE LATIN TIMES

Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. Compared to members of other races and ethnicities, Hispanic and Latino people have higher rates of getting and dying from some kinds of cancer. However, Hispanic people have the lowest rates of getting and dying from lung cancer. READ MORE AT CDC

Wealth is as often a measure of financial success as it is a source of pride, an opportunity to live a full life and the chance to secure a lasting legacy. For Hispanic-Latino investors, the Spanish word riqueza encompasses this multidimensionality of wealth.

What wealth-building strategies do Hispanic-Latino investors use to achieve riqueza? To learn more about their unique perspective on wealth, Morgan Stanley recently completed its State of Hispanic-Latino Wealth Report,1 featuring results o

More than 65 million people in the US identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2023, according to US Census Bureau data, making up over 19% of the total population. But the medical community doesn’t reflect that diversity. Medical schools and healthcare centers are increasingly prioritizing cultural competency training, but it’s not clear if these efforts are mitigating health disparities. READ MORE AT HEALTHCARE BREW

Latinos are making substantial strides in college degree attainment, according to a report released Tuesday. Hispanic students accounted for the vast majority, 79%, of the 4% overall increase in degree attainment over the last five years, according to an analysis by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit focused on improving ways to boost Latino college completion. However, Latinos still lag behind other groups in terms of college degree attainment. READ MORE AT NBC NEWS

Latinos are not only early adopters of AI but are also increasingly positioned as leaders in the field. With Latinos making up nearly 20% of the U.S. population and the youngest demographic group, their influence on the future of AI is significant. As AI continues to reshape industries and create new market opportunities, the inclusion of Latino talent becomes a business imperative. READ MORE AT LATINO DATA COLLABORATIVE

A lack of medical coverage is hurting the quality of life for millions of people in America, and Latinos have been disproportionately affected. They are among the least likely to have health insurance, they are more likely to die from diabetes than non-Hispanic white Americans, and they are less likely to have routine medical examinations or get treatment for debilitating conditions. READ MORE AT THE NEW YORK TIMES

In 2023, 27% of students enrolled in credit courses at community colleges were Hispanic, making them the second-largest demographic in U.S. colleges, according to AACC’s 2024 Fast Facts. With the rapid growth of the Hispanic student population, it is increasingly vital for community colleges across the country to have Hispanic leaders who can support and represent the unique needs of Hispanic students. READ MORE AT AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Latino children make up one of the fastest-growing demographics in K-12 education. Yet few are likely to grow up and establish careers in technology. For them, there’s obviously a leak somewhere in the school-to-jobs pipeline.

Just one in 10 tech workers are Latino. READ MORE AT EDSURGE

There are more than 65 million Hispanic and Latino people living in the U.S. – the second-largest racial or ethnic minority population in the country. Yet when it comes to heart and brain health, less may be understood about this population than any other. Researchers say the reasons for this are complex, but two stand out. READ MORE AT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

The Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative’s Education Scaling Program offers participants opportunities to expand their companies while supporting each other. Since its founding over a decade ago, SLEI — a research and education collaboration between Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) — has conducted groundbreaking research about Latino entrepreneurship in the United States, created educational programs for Latino entrepreneurs, and fostered

VA celebrates Hispanic Heritage month with the story of Vietnam Veteran Arnie Cardenas. Growing up in Uvalde, Texas, Army Veteran Cardenas and his eight siblings loved listening to the sounds of accordion maestro Tony de la Rosa and the Tex-Mex music flowing across nearby border towns like Laredo. As Cardenas grew older, his family got hooked on a new phenomenon sweeping the nation in the mid-1950s: Rock ‘n’ Roll. Read more at U.S. Veteran Affairs News

CHICAGO, IL – Holy Cross Hospital has joined the Peace and Wellness Coalition to host “Run The Lawn 5K: Healing In Motion” on Sunday, September 22nd in Marquette Park. Thanks to contributions from dozens of community stakeholders and partners, ‘Run the Lawn 5k’ and Wellness Fair will welcome community members from Chicago Lawn and the South Side of Chicago.

Holy Cross has joined the event to raise awareness of the hospital’s services, treatments and provide a chance for community members to m

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve put together a reading list highlighting the arts and lives of Hispanic individuals from a range of countries and traditions. READ MORE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS

Though Latinas have collectively seen socioeconomic gains, their educational and economic circumstances are varied. Younger Latinas and U.S.-born Latinas, for instance, are more likely to report having a bachelor’s degree than older and immigrant Latinas, respectively. Though labor force participation rates have increased in the last two decades for Latinas overall, some are more likely to be employed or seeking work. READ MORE AT PEW RESEARCH CENTER

September 15, the middle of September, means we're that much closer to Halloween and days away from it officially being fall. But it's the start of Hispanic Heritage Month as well.

Why does Hispanic Heritage Month begin mid-month?
The reason that Hispanic Heritage Month begins halfway through the month of September is that Sept. 15 is the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile's independence

Each year from September 15 to October 15, Boys & Girls Clubs across the United States honor the history, cultures, struggles and triumphs of Hispanic and Latino Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Knowing more about your unique heritage helps kids foster meaningful connections and pride within their communities. In fact, a recent survey commissioned by our partner, Ancestry, found that 88% of Spanish-speakers in the U.S. believe it is important to honor family history and heritage. Celeb

September 15, the middle of September, means we're that much closer to Halloween and days away from it officially being fall. But it's the start of Hispanic Heritage Month as well. Also known as Latinx Heritage Month, it's a 30-day commemoration that celebrates the history, culture and contributions of "American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America," according to Emily Key, director of education at the Smithsonian Latino Center. 

Why does