CA ACR128

Designates October 1, 2024, as the first California Latino and Latina Physician Day in California.

Notes that Latino and Latina population comprised 40 percent of California's population as of 2021 and accounts for significant population growth in the state.

States that only 6 percent of physicians in the United States and 7 percent of physicians in California are Latino or Latina, with only 2 percent of U.S. physicians being Latina.

Emphasizes that physician-patient ethnic, cultural, and language matching improves healthcare quality and outcomes for Latino and Latina patients who face barriers to medical care.

Supports the goals of increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians in California and increasing diversity in the medical field.