H.Res. 745 — Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".

H.Res. 745 — Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day". | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to express support for establishing October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day." The goal is to recognize and promote the importance of Latino and Latina physicians in the United States, particularly as the Latino population continues to grow. Key provisions of the resolution include a call to acknowledge the significant underrepresentation of Latino and Latina individuals in the medical profession. Currently, only 6.5 percent of active physicians are Latino or Latina, and just 2 percent are Latina.