CCM 101
When/where are our weekly meetings?
Wednesday, Chicano Room, 7pm
How many board members are on the board this year?
13
This chronic condition, linked to blood sugar regulation, affects Hispanic adults at higher rates than non-Hispanic individuals.
Type 2 diabetes
When does Hispanic Heritage month start and end?
September 15th to October 15th
This organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
The heart
When is our newsletter typically sent out?
Name at least two board members studying public health.
- Emily
- Denise
- Melissa
- Allysa
- Veronica
- Julie
This is one of the biggest barriers many Hispanic families face when accessing healthcare services
Language barriers
National Latino Physician is on this day
October 1st
This blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
The aorta
What is CCM's Mission
To support underrepresented minorities and support underserved communities
What is Kayle's favorite CCM memory?
When we hosted our guest speaker, Irvin Garcia
Hispanic children are more likely to suffer from this common respiratory condition, often triggered by air pollution or allergens
Asthma
The first Latina to go to space
Dr. Ellen Ochoa
The skin, hair, and nails are part of which body system?
Integumentary System
What state started CCM?
California
Name at least one board member studying biochemistry.
-Sharon
-Diarah
Preventive care is often underused in Hispanic communities due to barriers such as cost, cultural beliefs, and this type of insurance coverage gap
Lack of health insurance (underinsured)
The start date of Hispanic Heritage Month was chosen because several Latin American countries celebrate this event on September 15th.
Independence Day
The smallest bones in the human body are found in this part of the body.
The ear
When was CCM originally established?
1970
How many board members served on the board previously?
8
This chronic disease, strongly linked to diet and physical inactivity, is the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the U.S.
Heart disease
This country celebrates its Independence Day on September 16th, one day after the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mexico
This part of the brain regulates balance and coordination
The cerebellum