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Responding to Crisis in the Latino Population with an Equity Lens
During this webinar, we will be joined by UnidosUS and Esperanza Health Center, a local UnidosUS affiliate serving the Chicago area, to discuss how COVID-19 is placing an even brighter spotlight on many existing disparities experienced by Latino communities.
Responsible beverage server training (RBS/RBST)
Educate owners, managers, servers, and sellers at alcohol establishments about strategies to avoid illegally selling alcohol to underage youth or intoxicated patrons
Restaurant nutrition labeling
Provide nutrition information on menus and signboards at restaurants and other food outlets
Restorative justice in the criminal justice system
Use victim-offender dialogue to address the harm caused by a crime and victims’ needs; can take place pre-arrest or post sentence via sharing circles, victim-offender mediation, or face-to-face conferences
Retail alcohol sale privatization
Repeal government control over retail sales of alcoholic beverages, allowing commercial retailing of those beverages
Retail clinics
Establish clinics in retail stores that provide basic services for minor illnesses (e.g., sore throats or skin conditions) and procedures (e.g., immunizations, pregnancy testing, routine lab tests); also known as retail pharmacy, walk-in, or convenient care clinics
Risk assessments & personalized approaches to fall prevention among older adults
Conduct individual assessments that gauge older adults’ risk of falling and develop personalized approaches to help prevent falls
Rollover protective structures (ROPS)
Attach metal bars, frames, or crush proof cabs to a tractor that provide a safety zone for an operator in the event of a rollover or overturn
Rural training in medical education
Expand medical school training and learning experiences focused on the skills necessary to practice successfully in rural areas
Rural transportation services
Establish transportation services for areas with low population densities using publicly funded buses and vans on a set schedule, dial-a-ride transit, volunteer ridesharing, etc.