Juan C. Ramos-Ayes

Job Title: Transplant Psychologist
Organization: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Juan C. Ramos-Ayes is a Transplant Psychologist at the Transplant Institute at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, bringing expertise in clinical psychology. Their background includes a focus on behavioral health and primary care within clinical care settings.

Drawing on a background in behavioral science and family systems, they served as Associate Director of Behavioral Health and Behavior Science Faculty at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center. During this period, their work history included educating healthcare professionals and contributing to patient care protocols.

Prior to this, assignments have included serving as a Behavioral Health Clinician at Community Health Center, Inc., further developing their expertise in healthcare delivery organizations. They are certified in Primary Care Behavioral Health from the University of Massachusetts.

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Exploring Mental Health in Organ Transplantation Among Hispanic Populations

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 2:00pm

Organ transplantation is a life-saving intervention, but the journey from diagnosis to post-transplant recovery presents significant emotional and psychological challenges. Within Hispanic communities, this experience is further shaped by unique cultural, social, and systemic factors that influence how mental health is perceived, addressed, and treated throughout the transplant process. This webinar will examine the intersection of mental health and organ transplantation in Hispanic populations, highlighting key areas such as pre- and post-transplant psychological stressors, cultural beliefs and stigma surrounding mental health, barriers to accessing culturally sensitive care within transplant settings, the influence of Hispanic cultural values on mental health and transplant outcomes, and the mental health implications of persistent disparities in access to healthcare.

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