Dr. Patricia Bautista-Cervera announced as Healthy Kentucky Champion

Louisville, KY (August 23, 2022) – Dr. Patricia Bautista-Cervera is one of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s 2022 Healthy Kentucky Champions. The awards program recognizes individuals dedicated to improving the health of Kentuckians at a community level and/or state level.

Dr. Bautista-Cervera is a pediatrician and pediatric allergist with a Master of Public Health. She joined La Casita Center (LCC) in 2019, an organization dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of Louisville’s Latinx and immigrant community. As the Health Empowerment Coordinator, Dr. Bautista-Cervera works to promote health through workshops, informational videos, one-on-one communications, and other various means.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Bautista-Cervera delivered important information to the Spanish-speaking community through the online video series: “Consejos de Salud con la Dra. Paty.” She also was instrumental for LCC to develop virtual forums with stores and restaurants to educate the Hispanic community about the virus and promote preventive measures and vaccination. During 2020 alone, Dr. Bautista-Cervera supported 994 COVID-19 positive patients, offering medical guidance and, through an empowering model, connecting them to LCC’s wrap-around services and other resources in the community.

“Dr. Bautista-Cervera’s dedication to serving Louisville’s Spanish-speaking community is truly an inspiration,” said Ben Chandler, president and CEO, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. “Her work on the frontlines during the pandemic made such a significant impact.”

 Dr. Bautista-Cervera is one of seven 2022 Healthy Kentucky Champions. Nominations for next year’s class of Healthy Kentucky Champions will accepted starting in October.