Welcome! Here, I invite you to explore my thoughts, insights, and reflections on the captivating realms of public health and health equity. Join me on a journey through the latest news in my professional career, where I’ll be sharing exciting updates, milestones, and achievements. From thought-provoking analyses to captivating personal narratives, these writings offer a unique perspective on the ever-evolving landscape of public health, LGBTIQ+ health, migration and other intersecting Social Determinants of Health.
You’ll find an array of thoughtfully curated publications that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Take a moment to browse through and immerse yourself in this collection of insights. Whether you’re a fellow enthusiast, researcher, or simply curious about the intersection of health and society, there’s something for everyone here. Let’s embark on this journey together, as we strive for a healthier, fairer future.
Ignoring the global health funding crisis is immoral and catastrophic
Global health funding is in crisis, risking lives and destabilizing societies. With wars, climate change, and underfunding, impacting the whole world alike. If we don’t act now to boost funding and support global health initiatives, the consequences will…
Migrating is tricky
Migration is tricky. Either it is intentional or forced, migrating impacts the rest of our human rights: housing, identity, healthcare, community, language, education, leisure, work, and many more.
Health beyond the stethoscope
In a recent webinar for public health professionals, Juan reflected on the importance of effective communication approaches to public health, drawing from personal experiences in healthcare. Emphasizing the impact of words and the broader scope of communication, this…
L.E.P and health
L.E.P stands for Limited English Proficiency and refers to every person that is not fluent in English language. But, how does this connect to health?
How do we learn what we learn?
As of 2023, I have 31 years of experience being Juan. You might think I’m at expert at being Juan, and you’re right… but one important thing to remember is, Juan’s growth and learning are not linear.
Queering evidence in Public Health policy-making
Public health policies cannot be solely proposed and implemented by using a hierarchy of evidence pyramid…
Doctor Juan, the latino voice of Monday mornings
With a particular sense of humor, Dr. Juan makes conversations about health and illness lighter and easier to digest…


