[UCM LIST: Healthprofadvising-l] NHHF Webinar: Know Your Cholesterol and Why Cholesterol Screening Matters for Latino Health - May 21st

[Noreen Balos]

NHHF<https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/> Webinar: Why Cholesterol Screening Matters for Latino Health - May 21st

May 21, 2026 11:00 AM in PACIFIC TIME

REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM LINK<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QUmiNIXMQT6vt54RGDyUuA#/registration>



NHHF<https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/> - Cholesterol Patient-Focused Webinar with panelists Dr. Jose R. Torradas, Emergency Based Physician and Executive Director Jeanette Contreras, Organization for Latino Health Advocacy



Join us for a patient-focused webinar highlighting the importance of cholesterol screening and sharing valuable Spanish-language resources to better understand and manage LDL cholesterol.



Additional Resources

View the National Hispanic Cholesterol Management in Hispanic Communities Policy Brief<https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Appendix-D_-Final-Cholesterol-Management-in-Hispanic-Communities-Policy-Brief-1-1.pdf>

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the United States. This community faces unique challenges in managing CVD risk factors, including high cholesterol, due to cultural and linguistic barriers, limited awareness, and disparities in healthcare access.



Access our bilingual resources here.

Heart Guide (Spanish)<https://mendedhearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MH-HeartGuide-Spanish1.4-1.pdf>
Health Topics on Cholesterol: Lower your LDL<https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/hdl-good-ldl-bad-cholesterol-and-triglycerides/lower-your-ldl>
Family Heart: Cholesterol Connect<https://familyheart.org/cholesterol-connect>



CONTACT

National Hispanic Health Foundation<https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/>

1516 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
+1 202.800.2676

Contact NHHF<https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/contact-us/>


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