Nuestra Salud Series
Cuidado Preventivo
(Preventive Care)
By Teresa Cuadra, MD, & Suzanne Newman

In Spanish, with English Subtitles

I don't go to the gynecologist because I feel uncomfortable. Why should I go to the doctor if I'm not sick? What are my partner's rights if I'm hospitalized? Latina Lesbians may avoid doctors and hospitals because they feel uncomfortable or because of language and cultural barriers. They may also face problems regarding the rights of their partners when they are hospitalized or need care.

This program is part of the Nuestra Salud series, aimed at promoting preventive care and wellness for Latina Lesbians. Each video is made up of vignettes, stories, and anecdotes told and shared by women who have faced challenges within the health care system, have gained knowledge through their struggle and are now ready to share their experiences with others. Professionals in the field add their insights and put these issues in a broader context.

The series was conceived by Teresa Cuadra, a physician at New York's Beth Israel Medical Center, and one of the founders of a lesbian clinic there. It was produced in collaboration with Suzanne Newman, a filmmaker with extensive experience in Spanish-language video and television production.

14 minutes
© 1999
Purchase $99 VHS
Order No. QA-340
ISBN (VHS) 1-57295-340-3

Reviews
"A powerful educational tool that encourages women to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss sensitive health issues." Steve Albert, MPH, and Dawn Harbatkin, MD

"Splendid! You've taken difficult subjects and treated them thoughtfully, with compassion and warmth. The messages are equally relevant to all viewers and patronize none." Robert G. Newman, MD, Continuum Health Partners, New York

"As a non-gay Latina I found the videos really shattered some stereotypes. I didn't realize how ignorant I was about certain issues." P. Rodriguez, United Way

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