Maria Staubs joined KGUN 9 as a multimedia journalist and producer in July of 2024.
Communicating your needs with a doctor can be tough. But, it's even harder when there's a language barrier, and in Tucson, almost half of the population is Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census.Suvida Healthcare, a healthcare provider tailored to the needs of Hispanic seniors, with centers in Texas and Arizona, is working to fight that barrier with its entire team speaking both English and Spanish .
'They're very attentive, very detailed about the information they're providing for you,' Lopez said. 'Dr. Jimenez is never in a rush. He takes his time in explaining everything and giving me all the details and as much information as he can about what's going on with my body, my illnesses, my health.'While Suvida staff are trained in providing for their patients linguistic needs, they are also trained in catering to their cultural needs.
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