Dr. Rojas-Guyler, doctor from the University of Cincinnati, shared her perspective and experiences surrounding the health issues in the Latino community. She was very articulate and led a class discussion on what variables play a major or minor part in the overall health and welfare of the Latinos in Greater Cincinnati. The reasons cited were: language barrier, fear of authorities, poverty, lack of transportation, lack of knowledge, limited English, a lack of Hispanic doctors, a lack of insurance and/or financial resources, discrimination and lack of preventative measures. What was very surprising to learn was the fact that many Hispanics arrive to the US in overall better health than people living in the USA but see a decline in their health after 3-5 years. Reasons cited for this precipitous decline includes the typical American diet, working conditions, feeling "different" and a sense of isolation. Solutions are needed but limited research has been done.