Name
E01 - Advancing Culturally Responsive Lifestyle Interventions in Primary Care: Collaborative Strategies with Behavioral Health for Hispanic Communities
Date & Time
Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Location Name
Grand A (4th Floor)
Description

To examine collaborative strategies between PCPs and BHCs to support lifestyle changes among Hispanic patients.To highlight challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for implementation.

Speakers
Emilio Zalzman Leon, MA
Jaime Perez
Co-Authors
Mayra Correa Barada PsyD
Content Level
All Audience
Tags
Cultural Safety and Humility, Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Team-based care
Session Type
Concurrent
Describe and implement collaborative strategies between PCPs and BHCs to support lifestyle changes among Hispanic patients.
To identify challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for implementation.
Identify patients and families that might benefit from behavioral health support during their day to day practice

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Concha, J. B. (2018). Approaches to enhancing patient-centered communication in caring for Hispanic/Latino patients with diabetes. Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management, 25(3).

Metghalchi, S., Rivera, M., Beeson, L., Firek, A., De Leon, M., Cordero-MacIntyre, Z. R., & Balcazar, H. (2008). Improved clinical outcomes using a culturally sensitive diabetes education program in a Hispanic population. The Diabetes Educator, 34(4), 698-706.

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