When it comes to health care, representation matters. Studies show that patients served by a health care professional representing them are more likely to receive lifesaving preventative care services, improving patient outcomes and health disparities.
4月, 美国银行 partnered with Metropolitan State University of 丹佛 to increase the workforce pipeline of Latinx students entering health fields, 投资250美元,2年超过1万.
The multi-year grant is part of 美国银行’s commitment to advancing racial equality and economic opportunity through their national Progresando 倡议, which addresses the shortage of culturally sensitive, Spanish-speaking health care providers by expanding education and employment opportunities for Latinx adults. Hispanic Serving Institutions like 密歇根州立大学丹佛 play a vital role in post-COVID growth and equity after the pandemic exacerbated employment inequities across Latinx representation; only 5.6% of nurses identify as Hispanic or Latinx.
“The University’s innovative wraparound services model – mentorship, navigators and other student supports – was well underway, which is why the choice to build on our existing partnership with 密歇根州立大学丹佛 was clear,埃丽卡·麦金太尔说, 科罗拉多州市场主管, 美国银行.
“By increasing Latinx representation in the health care industry, we can address employment inequities, connecting them to careers that offer long-term stability and economic opportunity, while serving vulnerable communities with accessible and affordable health care.”
As one of 12 higher ed institutions across the country selected to participate, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 will receive a direct investment from 美国银行 and expertise, tools and resources from Education Technology, 服务, 和研究. The grant will support up to 100 students annually, providing stipends for internships and cohort-model wraparound services, such as community building and networking with peers and mentors, guest speakers and regular check-ins with a program coordinator.
“密歇根州立大学丹佛 is creating Colorado’s next generation of diverse health professionals,Emily Matuszewicz说, D.C., director, Health Institute at 密歇根州立大学丹佛. “We know that when providers are of the same ethnicity as patients, patients do better.”
“Our one-of-a-kind partnership with 美国银行 reduces barriers and empowers students entering health-related fields. 在一起, we are building Colorado’s future workforce and preparing graduates to address the health needs of underserved Latinx communities.”
美国银行’s investment in the future of health care education at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 will extend well beyond the campus; having a diverse health care workforce means safer, healthier and stronger communities.
“密歇根州立大学丹佛’s proven track record of connecting with employers ensures that, 在一起, we’ll make positive impacts in underserved communities, on the workforce and in our economy,麦金太尔说. “We’re thrilled to partner with this incredible institution.”