09/15/2025
Happy Latino/e Heritage Month from both the CommunityCare Clinics and the Latino Medical Student Association! Wondering why we celebrate during the middle of the month? Today is not only the first day of Latino Heritage month: it also marks the independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, followed by the independence of Mexico and Chile. While we acknowledge the hardships many Latinos face, particularly in medicine, we admire the courage to persevere in the face of systemic inequities. This month we reflect on the impact Latino Communities have had on art, science, and everything in between. This month is about more than recognition: it’s a time to uplift, celebrate, and appreciate the past, present, and what is to come.
LMSA at UTCOMLS continues to demonstrate this as they work to become an active chapter within the national organization and continue to help Latino communities.
The CCC is committed to providing healthcare to underserved populations in the Toledo area. Our clinics regularly serve the Latino population, and our volunteers include interpreters for both Spanish and Portuguese. If you’d like to get involved, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Both the CCC and LMSA would like you to join us in celebrating Latino Heritage month together. “The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.” – Sonia Sotomayor