National Hispanic Heritage Month began on Sept. 15, and during this celebration, we take time to share in the history, heritage and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, especially our teammates and the Veterans we care for.
All Veterans are unique, and we know that health care is not one-size-fits-all. By embracing diversity in our personnel, we find new ways to build teams and bridge the gap in health care, an attitude embraced at every level of our organization, including among our colleagues in Puerto Rico.
“I believe that working in VA is the biggest professional dream any Puerto Rican can have,” shared Jorge Santiago, a Whole Health coach in San Juan. “I have a responsibility on my shoulders to work for my community to feel protected. In this case, working with the Veterans, the people who have protected our nation, and being able to provide them with excellent care is one of the most gratifying things one can do.”
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