The CDC Convergence 2010 Channel

Health Information: Reaching the Latino Community

An Interview with Dr. Juan Rivera at the CDC

1:45 | CDC Convergence 2010

Dr. Juan Rivera discusses the health disparities faced by Latino patients, as well as the challenges in disseminating health information to the Latino community.

He is a cardiologist in Miami Beach, FL, as well as a medical correspondent for Telemundo.

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How Physicians can Utilize New Technologies to Empower their Patients

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Transitioning from Traditional to Social Media and its Impact on Public Health Messaging

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Message Dissemination: How the CDC is Utilizing New Technologies

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