Track 6
Latino vs. Hispanic: What’s in a Name!
Dr. Carlos Ortiz
Thompson Heath
Abstract: With the Latino population in the US now consisting of over 42 million and thus the largest minority group, it is important to appreciate the vast diversity that exists within this population. Even the terms “ Latino” or “Hispanic”, which are used interchangeably to refer to this population mean different things to members of this group.
This presentation will give a historical viewpoint as to the development of the terminology and progress of this ethnic group in the US. Recent national and local demographics as well as future projection will be discussed. Finally, Health and Health-care disparities and cultural issues will be highlighted.
Bio: Dr. Ortiz is originally from Puerto Rico. He did his undergraduate and medical school education at the University of Puerto Rico. There he was President of the Alpha Omega Alpha, national medical honor society local chapter.
He did his internship and residency training program at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Thee he also did his Pulmonary Medicine fellowship. Thereafter he joined the full time faculty of the University of Rochester Medical School and was at the Genesee Hospital until its closure in 2001. At the Genesee Hospital, he was Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division Chief and finally Chairman of the Department of Medicine. He currently is the Senior Vice President for Medical Services and Medical Director of Thompson Health in Canandaigua, New York.
Dr. Ortiz belongs to several local community boards including Finger Lakes Health System Agency, Greater Rochester Regional Health Information Organization, and Greater Rochester Health Foundation. He is the current Chairman of the Cultural Diversity of the American College of Chest Physicians. He has a strong interest in Latino health issues and health care disparities.
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