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September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month or Latinx Heritage Month. The theme of this year’s celebrations at Duke is “Our Roots, Our Future.” As custodians of institutional history, we particularly want to highlight the contributions of the Latinx community throughout the history of Duke Health. We invite you to check out some of the resources below from our Archives collections to learn more this month!

Alejandro Barbagelata Oral History Interview  
Dr.…

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From September 15 through October 15, we recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month and the many contributions of those whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain. 

As leaders, researchers, caregivers, educators, and community health advocates, our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues at Duke Health continue to drive innovation and change the narrative of the healthcare landscape as we know it. Through their rich contributions, we are able to provide more culturally competent patient care, inspire a new generation of health leaders, and embrace a more just environment for everyone to thrive. We are grateful for the compassionate care and commitment to our mission that our Hispanic and Latinx team…

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