A PROCLAMATION PROMOTING HISPANIC NURSES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 20, 2009 -- The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities

Washington, DC - July 14, 2009 – The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (www.thehispanicnurses.org) will host their 34th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 21-24, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses represents more than 50,000 Hispanic nurses in America, approximately 1.7% of the total nursing population.

Using the theme “Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities”, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses will highlight the diverse ways in which Hispanic nurses help to improve healthcare. From decreasing clinical errors due to language and racial barriers to increasing diversity at the senior nursing ranks, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses is creating a culture of retention.

On the first official day of the conference, Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 at 11:00am, the Commissioners Court of Bexar County will present a Proclamation to the National Association of Hispanic Nurses recognizing the week of July 20, 2009 through July 24, 2009 as “National Hispanic Nurses’ Week” in San Antonio, Texas.

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About The National Association of Hispanic Nurses

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) was founded in 1975 by Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN, ND, FAAN. NAHN is designed and committed to improving the quality of health and nursing care of Hispanic consumers and toward providing equal access to educational, professional, and economic opportunities for Hispanic nurses. The current President of NAHN is Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN. Dr. Martinez Rogers is also the Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Nursing at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. www.thehispanicnurses.org

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