Latino Heritage Month

On Thursday September 29^th the DUCOM LMSA Chapter held the Annual Latino Heritage Month Lecture and Dinner showcasing a documentary on Chagas Disease. Carla Zeballos, 3^rd year Medical Sudent at DUCOM and 2010-11 LMSA Co-president, introduced the film, sharing her experiences with Chagas through her summer volunteer work in Bolivia. Victor Cueto, 4^th year Medical Student at DUCOM, LMSA National Board Parliamentarian and LMSA National Liaison to the regional board, gave an introduction to the LMSA Organization, highlighting the various activities the organization has been involved with.

The event was a huge success and enhanced awareness over a prevalent endemic disease associated with poverty in many Latin American Countries. It is estimated that 15-16 million people in Latin America are infected with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease.

We would like to thank restaurants Mexican Post, Chipotle, and Machismo’s for sponsoring and supporting our event.

We would also like to thank Deacon Lile and Priscilla Ku, for organizing a great event.