San Luis, Arizona – Council Member Tadeo A. De La Hoya joined the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and a cohort of more than 45 Latino policymakers in Newport Beach, California, for a Health Policy Institute that focused on how to develop a framework that supports policies that contribute to better health outcomes for Latinos nationwide. The NALEO Policy Institute on Health: Creating Pathways Toward Latino Well-Being took place November 16–17, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport in Newport Beach, California.
The convening provided Council Member De La Hoya and other Latino policymakers with an opportunity to dive into the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need to eliminate barriers that improve the health of Latinos. In addition, participants explored the conditions that can contribute to poor Latino health outcomes.
“It is always a pleasure to join fellow elected officials to discuss the well-being of our communities,” stated Tadeo A. De La Hoya, San Luis City Councilmember and Gadsden Elementary School Board Member. “The NALEO Policy Institute on Health highlighted Latino health disparities, inequities, and social determinants that must be addressed. I look forward to working alongside our Mayor and Council to address them in our community when needed,” Council Member De La Hoya concluded.
During the Policy Institute, Tadeo A. De La Hoya networked with other Latino leaders and heard from experts about how to be better equipped to support, develop, and advance policies that promote healthier lifestyles and better health outcomes for their constituents. The Policy Institute also provided insight into the importance of local Latino policymakers being at the forefront of a concerted and strategic movement for a healthier Latino community.
Topics addressed during the convening included:
• Laying the Foundation: The Social Determinants of Health
• Latinos Post COVID-19: Same Challenges, New Opportunities
• Effective Governance: A Tool to Promote Healthier Communities
• Exploring Policy Levers for Local Government