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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES ILLINOIS CHAPTER ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Illinois Chapter, NAHN Illinois, traces its origins to January 1986, when Jesusita Pedroza Sepulveda, RN, brought together a founding committee that recognized the health care needs of Hispanic communities and the impact that the underrepresentation of Hispanic nurses and other health professionals had on access to care; and
WHEREAS, NAHN Illinois is a professional, voluntary, and non-profit health care organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Hispanic nurses through academic attainment, mentorship, professional development, and efforts to improve access to care and reshape health care within Hispanic communities; and
WHEREAS, NAHN Illinois advances Hispanic nurses through education, leadership development, mentorship, professional development, community engagement, and opportunities that strengthen Hispanic representation within the nursing profession; and
WHEREAS, NAHN Illinois elevates the next generation of Hispanic nurses through mentorship programming that supports personal and professional growth through guidance, networking, and professional development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, members of NAHN Illinois gain access to scholarships, mentorship, continuing education, and professional development opportunities to continue their academic and professional advancement; and
WHEREAS, NAHN Illinois serves Hispanic communities throughout Illinois through numerous community outreach initiatives, including health screenings, vaccinations, health education, first aid, and other community health services, while collaborating with organizations committed to serving bilingual, bicultural Spanish speaking communities; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Illinois Chapter advocates for the health care needs of Hispanic communities at the local, state, and ...
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