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In the Latino community, promotoras de salud are often invaluable parts of the healthcare process. Often times, they are critical in removing cultural barriers that prevent Latinos from accessing quality healthcare.
A project in Sacramento, Calif. (28.08% Latino population), is looking to create even more promotoras in the area. The Sacramento Region Community Foundation recently provided a grant to Empower Yolo’s “Promotoras for Active Living” Project.
The mission of Empower Yolo is “to promote safe, healthy and resilient communities.” The promotoras they hire are often past clients or lay members of the community who have been trained to “deliver culturally appropriate health education” to the friends and neighbors.
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The promotoras receive training on health issues that are relevant to the Latino community as well as on how to access the region’s health and social services. They then pass on this information to the people of Sacramento and Yolo County.
Because they are often trusted members of the community, the promotoras are often able to reach the often-neglected Latino residents and connect them to valuable information and resources.
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By The Numbers
25.1
percent
of Latinos remain without health insurance coverage
