Trachtenberg Office Supports Welcome Back Initiative

The Trachtenberg Office was represented at the celebration of the Welcome Back Initiative, in Wheaton, on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. This program, launched through DHHS’s Latino Health Initiative, assists foreign trained health professionals to in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Frederick County to become fully licensed in the State of Maryland. Program participants study English as a Second Language, licensing exam preparation and are offered practice placements with the many cooperating hospitals and laboratories that are partners in this effort. This program is one of six across the country and expands the capacity of the counties involved to provide culturally diverse care of our community, which can only positively impact our health outcomes. Special kudos to Sonia Mora of the Latino Health Initiative, who brought the program to our County. She, along with County Executive Ike Leggett, was on hand to personally congratulate the 11 newest professionals completing the program. For more information, check out http://www.welcomebackinitiative.org/