3169.1: Monday, November 13, 2000 - 4:30 PM

Abstract #18036

Public health communications

Carlos Ugarte, MSPH, Coordinator of the Hispanic Communications Initiative, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, N/A, MGranthon@osophs.dhhs.gov

Mr. Ugarte will discuss the importance of changing the paradigm in Latino public health communications in order to place greater emphasis on the use of Spanish-language electronic media, and reduce the use of translated written materials as the centerpiece of outreach and education campaigns designed for Latino families.

Learning Objectives: N/A

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA