Rep. Mike Levin Honors Local Physician Assistant as Constituent of the Month
Oceanside, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced that Edilberto Canseco, a resident of Oceanside and a Physician Assistant at Vista Family Health Center, is the October Constituent of the Month. Following Hispanic Heritage Month, Rep. Levin is proud to continue lifting Latino voices that contribute to his unique and diverse district. Edilberto was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States in 1991 at the age of three. Currently in his fourth year at Vista Family Health Center as a Physician Associate in primary care, Edilberto tirelessly works the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, treating his patients with diligence and care while also promoting COVID-19 vaccinations to underserved communities.
See below for Rep. Levin’s statement recognizing Edilberto Canseco in the Congressional Record:
“Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize Oceanside resident and Vista Family Health Center Physician Assistant, Edilberto Canseco, for my October Constituent of the Month. Edilberto was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States in 1991 at the age of three. Growing up, Edilberto’ s family emphasized the value of hard work and the importance of serving others. Embodying the American Dream, Edilberto took these lessons and his passion for science and completed an Emergency Medical Technician School Program at Palomar College. He then obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Cal State University San Marcos, and graduated with a Master’s in Medical Science from Stanford’s School of Medicine Primary Care Program.
“During his time at Palomar Community College, Edilberto participated in the school’s dedicated program to inspire Latino students like himself, and he carried those lessons on throughout his life. Years later, Edilberto found himself in one of the most challenging times of his academic career as only one of three Latino students in a cohort of 50 working towards their Master’s degree at Stanford. Despite the challenges, Edilberto persisted and used the lessons he learned from the support programs at Palomar College to be successful. Seeking to honor the values his parents instilled in him and pay the lessons learned forward, Edilberto dedicated his career to working within the Latino community and helping others.
“Now in his fourth year at Vista Family Health Center as a Physician Associate in primary care, Edilberto tirelessly works on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. He sees himself in his patients and understands the hesitancy within the Latino community to get vaccinated, but he works diligently to promote vaccinations and provides each patient with high quality, culturally relevant, and linguistically appropriate care. As a dedicated member of his community, Edilberto is able to fulfill his passion of helping others and being a part of the solution amid the pandemic.
“Following Hispanic Heritage Month, I am proud to continue lifting up Latino voices like Edilberto Canseco who contribute to our unique and diverse district. I’m so grateful for CA-49 residents who dedicate their lives to the betterment of our residents, especially during this pandemic, and I’m proud to honor Edilberto Canseco as my October Constituent of the Month.”
Representative Levin’s Constituent of the Month program recognizes outstanding North County San Diego and South Orange County Residents who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors, give back to their community, and represent the best of our country. Rep. Levin’s September Constituent of the Month was motivational speaker and first-generation American Erica Alfaro. His August Constituent of the Month was Marine Corps veteran and Para Athlete Sarah Rudder.
To nominate a resident of the 49th District to be the Constituent of the Month, fill out this nomination form.
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