Older Latinos often face barriers when it comes to healthcare — with language, culture and even transportation. Now, a new primary care clinic that was created to meet the needs of these aging Arizonans has opened its doors in central Phoenix.
Esthela Ribera Valenzuela is sitting at a long table outside Suvida Healthcare.
Mariachi music is playing, food is being served. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is getting ready to participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Suvida is celebrating the opening of its first Phoenix location. Valenzuela is a patient here. She says she doesn’t speak English…