Hispanic Heritage Month Main MenuHispanic Pioneers in MedicineContaining health related resources for Hispanic /Latinx populations as well as historical Hispanic American pioneers in medicineeBooks & JournalsContaining eBooks and journals on Healthcare for Hispanic and Latinx PopulationsOnline ResourcesIvan Portillo741ad6f42573dbb784db9511d4627772eb86aa19David Carson723ce044ababd187a4457b00bec1d6bce0365855
Introduction
12022-08-30T18:01:48+00:00David Carson723ce044ababd187a4457b00bec1d6bce03658551529plain2024-03-27T20:13:22+00:00Ivan Portillo741ad6f42573dbb784db9511d4627772eb86aa19Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
In this digital exhibit, we look to highlight the contributions of Hispanic American pioneers in Medicine as well as provide helpful resources to support the health of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
Created by Health Sciences Librarian Ivan Portillo, the image features papel picado, traditional cut paper folk art found throughout Mexico and Spain, amongst other countries. Papel picado was traditionally used during Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico but has now been used as a symbol and decoration during various holidays and celebrations. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,papel picadowas included in the opening image of as a symbol of celebration.