Afro-Latino Health Care Connection with Dr. Rafael Montalvo

What role do culture, language, family, and lived experience play in the way we receive healthcare? In this episode of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold Smith welcomes Dr. Rafael Montalvo, family medicine physician, for an important conversation titled: “Afro-Latino Health Care Connection” This episode is part of our September series: Providence Presents: The Cultural Connection for Better Health Healthcare is not one-size-fits-all. The relationship between patients and providers can be influenced by cultural understanding, communication, trust, family traditions, and access to appropriate resources. Dr. Montalvo brings more than 15 years of experience in family medicine and provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he works to connect with diverse communities through communication and quality care. This conversation highlights the importance of treating the whole person and creating healthcare experiences where patients feel seen, heard, respected, and supported. Because better health begins with connection. To learn more about Ellen Branch, click here ===> CLICK HERE ------ Whether you're tuning in for insights, solutions, or a dose of motivation, The Urban Family Focus Podcast is your destination for meaningful talk that matters. Subscribe today and be part of the movement to uplift, educate, and transform our future—one conversation at a time. Rev. Jerrold Smith is a Life Coach, Addiction Counselor, and seasoned media professional dedicated to uplifting urban families through faith, wellness, and empowerment. As host of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold brings decades of experience in community leadership, marketing, and ministry to the mic—offering real conversations, expert insight, and inspiring stories that spark meaningful change. His mission is simple: to amplify voices that matter and build stronger, healthier communities—one episode at a time. 🎙️www.UrbanFamilyFocus.com 🎙️https://www.instagram.com/urbanfamfocus/ 🎙️https://www.facebook.com/UrbanFamilyFocus 🎙️https://x.com/UrbanFam_Focus