The Latin American and Native American Medical Association
Mission
The Latin American Native American Medical Association
(LANAMA) serves to provide a welcoming environment
and support network for Latino/a and Native American
medical students at The Ohio State University.
We are committed to strengthening recruitment and retention of Latino/a and Native American students at the College of Medicine. Also, LANAMA is dedicated to educating students and faculty about health care issues and disparities prevalent in the Latino and Native American communities.
Announcements:
Will you have Latin@ patients in the field you go into? Would you like to find out more what it's like to work within Latin@ communities? Would you like to find out what opportunities are available to work within these communities? Are you planning on working or spending a summer abroad in a Latin American country?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then attend our next meeting where Dr. Cregg Ashcraft organizer of Clinica Latina, well known author and participant of the Cultural Competency modules available for OSUCOMPH students will be our guest speaker.
Dr. Ashcraft will be talking about what opportunities are available to practice within the Latin@ communities. He will also share his experiences growing up in Mexico, and what he has learned working within the Latin@ community. This is a lecture for all so bring your questions and appetite because food will be served.
When: October 28th, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Graves Hall Room 1167
Future Speakers TBA
Are you a humanitarian, activist, or just want to be the best physician you can be for your patients. Then check out what this organization has to provide. One of our goals is bringing health care and other non-health care Professionals to speak to and expose medical students to Native American and Latino cultures and there issues which will help them understand and provide adequate health care for there future patients.
Did You Know!
1 in every 8 persons in the United States is of Latino origin. Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States. Hispanics and Native Americans are the two largest uninsured populations in the United states. Hispanics and Native Americans are the least represented population in the health care field. Up to 43% of the time Hispanics report being misunderstood or not able to communicate well with there physician. Native Americans are continuously confronted with the issue of a lack of access to health care.
Latino Health Related Links
National Hispanic Medical Association
National Hispanic Cancer Awareness Publication
National Council of La Raza involved in Health Care Politics
Cultural Events/Links
Have you ever wanted to learn to Salsa Dance? Now is your chance to pick up some new moves!! CLUB TROPICAL is the official student, staff and faculty organization that promotes SALSA and MERENGUE dancing at OSU. Free dances are held every Saturday night from 7 to 9 pm in the Ohio Union, room Scarlet K, and they are open to everyone.
A free dance lesson taught by the talented Carlos Rubio will be held at the beginning of each dance.
Where?: The Ohio Union
When?: Every Saturday from 7 to 9 pm*
For further information, write to: carlaonorato@yahoo.com
ARTE LATINO
On this site you'll find extensive information about Latin American art and
a comprehensive database to access the work of artists of the region. The site
is divided in 5 section: Theater, Interactive, Literature, Plastic Arts y Dance.
Through these links you'll access three online magazines, a cultural chat room,
news, events announcements, poetry and much more...
Que Pasa is the OSU Latin American Activities Magazine
Native Links:
OSU American Indian Student Services (AISS)
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Association of American Indian Physicians
National Native American EMS Association
Indian Country Today – one of the most successful and widely read newspapers featuring Native American news
Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio (NAICCO) – Native American center located in Columbus, OH
Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) information
Contacts/Advisors
Dr. Anahi Ortiz, LANAMA advisor,
Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Ortiz.37@osu.edu
Munteqima Furqan, Program Coordinator,
Office of Minority Affairs, OSUCOMPH
furqan.1@osu.edu
Community Service
La Clinica Latina at the OSU Rardin Family Practice Center 2231 North High Street open 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Contact at 268-1488
Officers
Anibal Molina Lugo
President
Azore-Dee Bradshaw
Vice President
Ana-Tereza Andrade
Treasurer