Hispanic community faces barriers in U.S. health care

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A new study finds Hispanics in the U.S. are facing language and cultural barriers when seeking health care.

Hispanic adults face language, cultural barriers in health care AP study found 6 in 10 have had difficult time communicating "I usually search online, look for reviews. I do call and ask if they speak Spanish. Not that the doctor needs to speak Spanish, but I feel it’s easier to communicate my concerns, or my worries or ask questions,” said Cristina Terrada while she waited for her weekly checkup at her OB-GYN.

Terrada has been very meticulous in picking her doctors, especially when she's looking for someone to deliver her first baby girl. READ MORE AT SPECTRUM NEWS 13

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