1973
Incorporated in Los Angeles as COSSMHO
50+
Years advancing the best health for all
15M
Reached each year by our community-based members
100M+
Served each year by our national organization members
How We Began
Founded to meet a need
that could not wait.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1973 as the Coalition of Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Organizations (COSSMHO), the Alliance was created to respond to an urgent need for better mental health services. As the needs of communities evolved, so did we.
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Today, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the nation's premier science-based and community-driven organization dedicated to achieving the best health for all. Through our nationwide network, community-based members reach more than 15 million Hispanics each year, while our national organization members serve more than 100 million people annually. Together, we bridge science, healthcare, and community to improve lives every day.
Our Vision
Strong, healthy communities.
We envision communities whose contributions are recognized and valued — communities where every person has the opportunity to achieve health, well-being, and prosperity.
Our Mission
Best health for all.
Health is strongest when it brings together the best of science, culture, and community. We work every day to make that vision a reality by:
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Supporting science
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Listening to individuals and communities
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Investing in leading community-based organizations
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Partnering with national organizations and experts
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Improving the resources and systems that shape health
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Designing practical solutions that make health part of everyday life
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Expanding access to high-quality care
Our Focus
Prioritizing impact.
We connect research, healthcare, and communities so scientific advances lead to better health for everyone. Our work is centered on three priorities:
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Research, services, and policy
Advancing the science that shapes care, the services that deliver it, and the policy that governs both.
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Discovery and the individual
Connecting scientific discovery with real benefits for individuals and their families.
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Community and medical practice
Bringing community services and medical practice together so care works the way people live.
How We Work
A personalized approach to health.
We believe that every person deserves care that reflects their individual needs throughout every stage of life. That means:
Informed decisions
Decisions informed by science, culture, and community.
Care that fits
Healthcare tailored to each individual.
Knowledge and tools
People having the knowledge and tools to manage their health.
Whole-person health
Physical and mental health addressed together.
National and global reach
Strong national partnerships connected to global health efforts.
Ready when it counts
Communities prepared to respond to public health emergencies.
Everything we accomplish is made possible through collaboration — with our members, partners, healthcare professionals, researchers, community leaders, and individuals working together toward one shared goal: Best health for all.
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Independence you can verify.
Our work is guided by independence and integrity. Consistent with our mission, we do not accept funding from tobacco, alcohol, or soda companies.