Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".

Increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians is the main goal of this resolution, which would support designating October 1 as National Latino and Latina Physician Day. The resolution points to rising Latino population, low physician representation (6.5% of active physicians are Latino and 2% are Latina) and barriers such as poverty, fewer facilities, and language to argue the day would raise awareness that diversity improves care.