Latinx Physicians of California was established in 2011 to address concerns that, while Latinxs represent the largest ethnic group in California, access to the positive social determinants in life have continued to elude them. LPOC noticed a pattern of inequity across income and poverty; health status and disparity; and educational access, attainment and dropout rates—all measurements of well-being and social standing of Latinxs. While LPOC’s core purpose is rooted, governed and influenced by the needs of Latinx physicians, making a difference requires considering what has made them successful, imparting those keys to success to future Latinx physicians, and finding ways to support all Latinx physicians and their affiliates in the effort to eliminate health disparity, promote and optimize health, and the quality of life for Latinxs.
The Latinx Physicians of California is a member organization. The base funding of the organization is derived from physician annual dues. Grants and/or donations support LPOC projects. It is our belief we can help Latinx physicians to complete the myriad of activities they must accomplish in the health care setting, at home and in their efforts to be supportive to their communities. The health environment is changing rapidly and to the extent that we support Latinx physicians we will continue to assure a loyal following and create and maintain a network of support for Latinx communities.
We envision a feature where health equity is achieved with optimal health and well being assured for all Californians.
Our mission is to support Latinx physicians and mentees through education, advocacy, and health policy for health equity, optimal health and quality of life for all Californians.
