by Rick Ybarra | Oct 10, 2012 | Blog
In observance of Mental Illness Awareness Week, we must not forget about the role of trauma and how trauma can impact one’s mental health and wellness. Trauma is an overwhelming emotional response to a tragic event or extreme circumstance like an automobile accident...
by Rick Ybarra | Aug 3, 2012 | Blog
Last week, Kaiser Health News published a thought-provoking article, “Words Can Wound: How The Media Describe The Mentally Ill And Disabled.” The article addresses the importance of language usage when referring to mental health. Although the article primarily focused...
by Rick Ybarra | Jul 26, 2012 | Blog
I offer my deepest condolences to those killed, families and friends impacted, and the community of Aurora, Colorado, over the catastrophic shootings and the tragic loss of life. Let us hope for the full recovery of those who were injured and that the healing process...
by Rick Ybarra | Jun 12, 2012 | Blog
The Hogg Foundation and the federal Office of Minority Health (OMH) are proud to announce the release of its national consensus report. The report, “Enhancing the Delivery of Health Care: Eliminating Health Disparities through a Culturally & Linguistically...
by Rick Ybarra | Jan 10, 2012 | Blog
With only 29 days left until our free February 7 conference, “Quality Health Care for All: Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities through Integrated Health Care,” there is quite a bit of excitement around the foundation. Registration is rolling in, speakers are...
