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AHRQ Radio Podcast - Lead Story: Data Shows English Skills Affect Hispanic Access to Health Care

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AUDIO PODCAST: Newscast
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 12:01 AM

Lead Story: Data Shows English Skills Affect Hispanic Access to Health Care

The latest data from AHRQ shows less than half of Hispanics who are not comfortable speaking English have a family doctor or visit a community health clinic.

Podcast Description:

This audio program features current news and information from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

News and Numbers: A new report explains why some Hispanics may have a harder time getting health care;

Research News: May 11-17 is National Women's Health Week, and AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy talks about the gaps in care for minority women;

Navigating Health Care: AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy offers tips on a new Web site that helps consumers to navigate the health care system.


	Duration: 08:17 (MM:SS) File Size: 7.59 MB

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