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Español Privacy Policy What is a privacy policy? A privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It fulfills a legal requirement to protect a visitor or client's privacy. What type of information do you collect? We receive, collect, and store any information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. In addition, we collect the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; login; e-mail address; password; computer and connection information and purchase history. We may use software tools to measure and collect session information, including page response times, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, and methods used to browse away from the page. We also collect personally identifiable information (including name, email, password, communications); payment details (including credit card information), comments, feedback, product reviews, recommendations, and personal profile. How do you collect information? When you conduct a transaction on our website, as part of the process, we collect personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address. Your personal information will be used for the specific reasons stated above only. Why do you collect such personal information? We collect such Non-personal and Personal Information for the following purposes: To provide and operate the Services; To provide our Users with ongoing customer assistance and technical support; To be able to contact our Visitors and Users with general or personalized service-related notices and promotional messages; To create aggregated statistical data and other aggregated and/or inferred Non-personal Information, which we or our business partners may use to provide and improve our respective services; To comply with any applicable laws and regulations. How do you store, use, share and disclose your site visitors' personal information? Our company is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by our company adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers to us or you on our behalf. How do you communicate with your site visitors? We may contact you to notify you regarding your account, to troubleshoot problems with your account, to resolve a dispute, to collect fees or monies owed, to poll your opinions through surveys or questionnaires, to send updates about our organization, or as otherwise necessary to contact you to enforce our User Agreement, applicable national laws, and any agreement we may have with you. For these purposes we may contact you via email, telephone, text messages, and postal mail. How can your site visitors withdraw their consent? If you do not want us to process your data anymore, please contact us at info@healthyamericas.org or send us mail to: National Alliance for Hispanic Health, 1501 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. About text messages Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties unless required by law. ​ Privacy policy updates We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it. Questions and your contact information If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, you are invited to contact info@healthyamericas.org or send us mail to: National Alliance for Hispanic Health, 1501 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. ​

Español Nuestras Voces Adelante (Our Voices Moving Forward) Network Program Given that cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanics, the Alliance’s Nuestras Voces Adelante (Our Voices Moving Forward) Network works to save lives by reducing the impact of commercial tobacco use and related cancers in Hispanic communities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. ​ In 2023, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) announced a competitive process to award cooperative agreements to reduce the impact of commercial tobacco use and cancer-related morbidity and mortality in underserved communities. As a result, the Alliance was selected to be a funded partner for this collaboration with CDC. ​ Our goal is to expand partnerships and collaborative opportunities with trusted Hispanic community-based organizations (CBOs), coalitions, and other stakeholders to implement culturally proficient tobacco control and cancer prevention interventions within Hispanic communities. Key Network CBO members will build and leverage their resources to support other organizations throughout the country to increase community resources, expand local partnerships, and lead the commercial tobacco and cancer control priorities for the Hispanic community. The Network will also prioritize outreach and engagement with national and state organizations to provide tailored training and technical assistance on best practices that provide culturally proficient services to Hispanic communities, with a focus on state health departments’ tobacco and cancer programs. Specific Network efforts include: ​ Design, develop, and conduct commercial tobacco and cancer control-related webinars and trainings on the latest Hispanic-related data, studies, and findings relevant to key decision makers. ​ Lead a community of practice (CoP) comprised of partners with a shared interest and commitment to accelerate health equity through the identification and use of subject matter experts and evidence-based interventions, and highlight promising practices where such interventions do not exist. Our intent is also to provide trainings and technical assistance for Hispanic communities throughout the United States on the reduction of commercial tobacco use and tobacco-related cancers. ​ Increase the reach of commercial tobacco and cancer-control communications and outreach campaigns through the creation and dissemination of culturally proficient media messages as well as CDC tobacco and cancer control campaigns and interventions. Learn More

Español Become A National Or Local Sponsor Events Presented by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Healthy Americas Foundation , ¡Vive tu vida! — Get Up! Get Moving!® is the premier national and local celebration of Hispanic healthy lifestyles. Events are developed and implemented by leading Hispanic community-based organizations and feature physical activity, cooking demonstrations, health screenings, and community services. In its 18th year, over 326,000 people have attended events with 86% attending as a family. Every year over 400 local partners provide fun physical activity events from aerobics to Zumba, celebrate culture, and deliver over 10,000 health screenings and referrals to community health services for follow-up. ¡Vive tu vida! — Get Up! Get Moving!® includes national and local market media promotion on all platforms. Levels of Sponsorship and Benefits: Contact: Adolph P. Falcón, Executive Vice President National Alliance for Hispanic Health 1501 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 797-4341 • afalcon@ healthyamericas.org

Español Welcome National Alliance For Hispanic Health Strong healthy communities whose contributions are recognized by a society that fosters the health, well-being, and prosperity of all its members. Become A Member About Us Our Resources News & Updates Contact Us Our Mission: Best Health For All We work to ensure that health incorporates the best of science, culture, and community. Scientific Discovery Community Services Advocacy ABOUT US Best Health Organization Today, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually. Learn More About WHAT WE DO Quality Health & Decision-Making We believe that quality health means shared decision-making that focuses on the needs of the individual throughout their lives. This means that health includes the long-term services and care needs of individuals. Moreover, our efforts reflect that mental health and physical health are central to well-being. Learn More Current Programs All programs are based on the best science and driven by the resources and experiences of Hispanic communities throughout the United States. Our exceptional partnerships with government and the leading community-based organizations make possible transformational efforts across the entire health enterprise. Learn More Be the first to receive updates from us. Join Our Mailing List Thanks for subscribing! 1501 16th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-1401 Address Contact us at info@healthyamericas.com Contact Form

Español News And Updates Click on dates to see press releases March 18, 2024 Urgent Alert: Flavored Tobacco Hooks Hispanic Youth into Nicotine’s Grip. Menthol Changes Brain Structure and Increases Dependence on Tobacco March 8, 2024 International Women’s Day Overlooked No Longer — It’s Time for Hispanic Women’s Health Healthy Americas Foundation® Releases Free Webinar February 2, 2024 Overcoming 'Otherness' in Scientific Research Commentary in Nature Human Behavior January 18, 2024 Health Leaders Advocate for Patient’s Full Health Record as Standard for Data Interoperability December 5, 2023 It’s Time to End the Menthol Poisoning of Communities. National Alliance for Hispanic Health Calls Upon White House to Finalize Without Further Delay Proposed Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars. Menthol Changes Brain Structure and Increases Dependence on Tobacco. [Letter ] November 17, 2023 Alternative to Obesity Medicines— Innovative Resources to Manage Weight and Tackle Diabetes in Hispanic Communities for the upcoming holiday seasons. October 26, 2023 WAIT2CLICK Challenge Announced. Healthy Americas Foundation Partners with The Carter Center and Creators of ‘Baldo.’ June 12, 2023 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Calls on the House Appropriations Committee to Stand Up to Big Tobacco September 29, 2022 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Calls on Senate to Pass Critical Mental Health Legislation (Letter) August 1, 2022 Alliance Calls Upon the FDA to Swiftly Finalize Proposed Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars July 18, 2022 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Cautions FDA on 2022 Report on the Risks and Health Benefits of Non-device Software (Letter to Commissioner ) July 1, 2022 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Releases Data on Mental Health Crisis in Hispanic Communities Infographics: English Spanish June 23, 2022 Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on FDA Action Denying Marketing Applications for JUUL E-Cigarettes June 1, 2022 Siemens Foundation Announced as National Sponsor of ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Health and Wellness Events April 28, 2022 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Applauds FDA’s Proposed Regulations to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars March 8, 2022 Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on Introduction of Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act March 7, 2022 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Calls on OMB to Swiftly Approve FDA’s Proposed Regulations to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars February 10, 2022 In an article in the New England Journal of Medicine Dr. Jane L. Delgado says current research and standards of care often reflect old assumptions rather than new data. N Engl J Med 2022; 386:503-505 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMp2115149 (Link to Article) December 8, 2021 Testimony Before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing on “The Future of Biomedicine: Translating Biomedical Research into Personalized Health Care November 29, 2021 HPV and Pap testing among white, black, and hispanic women: results from a survey study” online in Discover Social Science October 12, 2021 E-cigarette use among Hispanics: Reducing risk or recruiting new tobacco users?” online in Addictive Behaviors September 9, 2021 All of Us Research Program Awards Funding to Seven Community Partners June 17, 2021 Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on Introduction of Personal Care Products Safety Act May 27, 2021 Healthy Americas Foundation Launches Hispanic Family Equity Fund With Support of Centene Charitable Foundation May 6, 2021 Join Us for a Sesame Street in Communities® Sing-a-long, Story time, and Dance Exercise In Celebration of Mother’s Day April 19, 2021 Siemens Foundation Donates $330,000 to National Alliance for Hispanic Health to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Efforts March 18, 2021 Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on Historic Confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Nation’s 25th Secretary of Health and Human Services March 10, 2021 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Supports VA release of Mental Health and COVID Coach mobile app in Spanish. Download the app on iOS and Android devices or from VA’s Mobile App Store .Contact MobileMentalHealth@va.gov regarding questions about COVID Coach. February 22, 2021 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Calls on Senate to Advance “Without Delay” Confirmation of Xavier Becerra to beNation’s 25th Secretary of Health and Human Services February 10, 2021 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Launches Vacunas (Vaccines) Network on COVID-19 and Flu Prevention and Vaccination in 18 Communities—Effort supported by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) February 8, 2021 Alliance Supports Bennet, Colleagues Bicameral Legislation to Expand Medicaid Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment, Vaccines. The bill text or one-pager. February 4, 2021 National Alliance for Hispanic Health Delivers New Social Media Narratives on COVID-19 Prevention and Vaccination— Supports “The Three Ws” Campaign January 27, 2021 National Survey Finds Lag in Cervical Cancer Screening and information for Hispanic and Black Women January 21, 2021 Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on the selection of Janet Woodcock, MD as Acting Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) December 28, 2020 Alliance Press Release Praises Enactment of the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (Copy of Act) . December 17, 2020 Bennet, Crapo, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Medicare Beneficiaries Receive Coverage for Cancer Detection Technologies Bill Ensures Medicare Coverage for Access to Multi-Cancer Diagnostics and Supports Innovation in Cancer Diagnostic Development December 16, 2020 Op-Ed: “ The Holidays are different this year. Here’s how you can cope— and hopefully find joy.” Jane Delgado, The Hill, Washington, DC December 6, 2020 Alliance Statement Supporting the nomination of Xavier Becerra as the 25th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) December 3, 2020 Op-Ed: “How to understand depression during the COVID-19 pandemic — and what you can do.” Jane Delgado, The Hill, Washington, D C November 9, 2020 Alliance Statement on FDA Issuing New Guidance on Enhancing Diversity of Clinical Trials October 14, 2020 Join Us for a Sesame Street in Communities® Sing-a-long and Storytime In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. ​ ​ Beloved Sesame Street characters Rosita and Sofia invite all families to canta (sing) along with them and enjoy story time reading (in Spanish) Big Bird’s Comfy Cozy Nest August 5, 2020 Statement on Donation of over 60,000 N95 Masks to Community Centers Providing Health and Mental Health Services to Underserved Hispanic Communities July 31, 2020 Op-Ed: How to prevent racial and ethnic disparities with a COVID-19 vaccine Jane Delgado and David Kendall, The Hill, Washington, DC July 2020 Op Ed: Leading with Equity – Sector Leadership Spot Adolph P. Falcón, NHSA Newsletter, Washington, DC August 1, 2020 New Book on Depression in Buena Salud Guide Series April 24, 2020 Alliance Issues COVID-19 Fraud Warning Action Alert on Scammers and Dangerous Information April 21, 2020 Dad and Daughter Develop Family Bingo (La Loteria) Activity to Help Families Connect, Discuss and Learn More about COVID-19 April 16, 2020 I do my part” campaign to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities January 31, 2020 New Report from CDC Shows Hispanics Less Likely to Receive Advice from Health Providers to Quit Smoking and Use Proven Smoking Cessation Treatments April 30, 2019 Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on the Introduction of the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act March 7, 2019 80% in Every Community” Colorectal Cancer Screening Campaign March 8, 2019 Do You Know if Asbestos is in Your Makeup? December 18, 2018 Access to Affordable Quality Health Care is top a Priority of Hispanic Community Leadership

Español < Back to news page Join Us for a Sesame Street in Communities® Sing-a-long, Storytime, and Dance Exercise In Celebration of Mother’s Day May 6, 2021 Washington, DC — “This Mother’s Day, more than ever, is a great time for families to come together and sing a song, read a book together, and enjoy some exercise dancing and moving!” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the Healthy Americas Foundation. “We invite families to join us for a special Sesame Street in Communities bilingual sing-a-long, dance exercise, and story times with Big Bird’s Comfy Cozy Nest and Bert and Ernie’s Book Buddies.” Videos on Facebook @healthyamericas ; Instagram and Twitter@health4americas at 9am ET on Mother’s Day, May 9th Beloved Sesame Street characters Rosita and Sofia will be hosting family events launching: When: Mother’s Day; Sunday May 9, 2021; available starting at 9am Eastern What: • Sing-a-long (bilingual) • Dance and Movement (bilingual) • Storytime Big Bird’s Comfy Cozy Nest (bilingual, book read in Spanish) • Storytime Bert and Ernie’s Book Buddies (bilingual, book read in Spanish) Where: View on Facebook @healthyamericas or Instagram and Twitter @health4americas The family fun sing-a-long and story time are part of the Healthy Americas Foundation’s Nuestros Niños effort that is supported by The Centene Charitable Foundation. As part of the effort, Sesame Street in Communities bilingual (English and Spanish) videos, storybooks, and activities are being made available in new Comfy-Cozy spaces in Hispanic-serving early childhood centers in twenty cities. The spaces feature a comforting, safe space for children and families. Using the power of the beloved Muppets of Sesame Street, the bilingual resources being made available, are designed to help children handle their big feelings during these challenging times and foster nurturing connections between children and the caring adults in their lives. The bilingual resources are also available online at www.SesameStreetinCommunities.org . “We are so proud to bring Sesame Street in Communities to families as part of Nuestros Niños and we are thrilled to celebrate Mother’s Day with these special family events,” said Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact, Sesame Workshop. “Together with our wonderful partners at the Healthy Americas Foundation and The Centene Charitable Foundation, we are building a circle of care around all children.” “The Centene Charitable Foundation is proud to support this important initiative in Hispanic communities throughout the country to promote the well-being of children,” said Marcela Manjarrez-Hawn, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer for Centene. “Together we can make a positive and lasting impact on the health and wellness of kids and families in all communities.” ### About Sesame Workshop Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the pioneering television show that has been reaching and teaching children since 1969. Today, Sesame Workshop is an innovative force for change, with a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. We’re active in more than 150 countries, serving vulnerable children through a wide range of media, formal education, and philanthropically-funded social impact programs, each grounded in rigorous research and tailored to the needs and cultures of the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.sesameworkshop.org . About The Centene Charitable Foundation – Since 2004, the Centene Charitable Foundation has worked to make a difference in communities by investing in organizations and institutions that improve the lives of their neighbors and friends. A central element of Centene’s business strategy involves their focus on the whole person, not just the physical body. That principle has shaped their approach to community investments, paving the way for Centene to continue its support of long-term and far-reaching initiatives that promote strong and healthy communities. About the Healthy Americas Foundation (HAF)- The Healthy Americas Foundation (HAF) seeks to improve the health of individuals and families throughout the Americas. HAF’s efforts are grounded in the experience of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and its many partners. For more information, please visit www.healthyamericasfund.org .

Español Edgar Gil Rico, M.B.A Managing Director for Innovation and Program Development Edgar Gil Rico is the Senior Director for Innovation and Program Development at the Alliance. He leads efforts to improve health outcomes in Hispanic communities in the areas of Non-communicable diseases, physical activity, nutrition and environmental health in the U.S. and Latin America. Mr. Gil Rico serves as the Principal Investigator of Todos Juntos: All of Us Research Program, a Hispanic outreach Initiative to educate, motivate, and facilitate enrollment in NIH’s All of Us Research Program. Mr. Gil Rico leads and manages initiatives that foster the sustainability of community-based organizations (CBOs) and efforts to harness new technologies to create communities of health and deliver timely health information to consumers. Mr. Gil Rico worked in finance before moving to the non-profit sector. He received his Master's in Business and Community Development from the Copenhagen Business School and has completed advanced Executive Training in Non-Profit Management and Evaluation at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Back

Español < Back to news page National Alliance for Hispanic Health Applauds FDA’s Proposed Regulations to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars April 28, 2022. Washington, DC — “The evidence is clear — a ban on menthol will save lives. For far too long, the tobacco industry has targeted Hispanics, women, youth and other communities. ” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the Nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group, in announcing the Alliance’s support for FDA’s proposed menthol regulations announced today. “FDA must also eliminate menthol in e-cigarettes or else the tobacco industry will follow its playbook as it did following the 2020 FDA restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes that exempted menthol. The response was to double menthol e-cigarette email ads,” added Dr. Delgado. Eliminating menthol has been proven to reduce smoking rates, reduce cigarette sales, and save lives with studies showing that a menthol ban, like the one proposed by FDA, would lead 923,000 smokers to quit and could prevent 633,000 deaths. More than a third (34.7%) of Hispanic adult smokers use menthol cigarettes and have been targeted by the tobacco industry for decades. Menthol has also been shown to increase the appeal of tobacco, especially among youth, by masking unpleasant flavors and making cigarettes easier to use. ### About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance) The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us at www.healthyamericas.org

Español < Back to news page Siemens Foundation Announced as National Sponsor of ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Health and Wellness Events June 1, 2022. Washington, DC – The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (Alliance) and the Healthy Americas Foundation, today announced the Siemens Foundation as the national sponsor of the 2022 ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® health and wellness event series. “We are excited to partner with the Siemens Foundation as we advance the mission of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® to provide important health services to Hispanic communities and support individuals to lead healthier lifestyles,” said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. Now in its 16th year, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! is the nation’s largest annual event series promoting healthy lifestyles in Hispanic communities and has been attended by over a quarter million people. The events include free health screenings, cooking demonstrations, health and wellness activities for the whole family, and referrals to community health services. “Hispanic communities face a higher burden of chronic diseases including cancer and diabetes which can be helped by primary care visits and healthier lifestyle choices,” said Dave Pacitti, President, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.; Head of the Americas, Siemens Healthineers; and member of the Siemens Foundation Board of Directors. “Reducing health disparities requires multi-faceted approaches and we’re honored to work with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Healthy Americas Foundation during these health fairs to promote health and wellness for the entire family.” “Annual health exams and early diagnosis are vital to living a long, healthy life, and research shows us that Hispanic families are less likely to have a regular source of healthcare compared to other racial and ethnic groups,” said David Etzwiler, CEO of Siemens Foundation. “We’re committed to advancing health equity by promoting primary healthcare, diagnostic screening, workforce training for the healthcare sector, and capital loan support for community clinics.” To find a ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event in your city, please visit: https://www.healthyamericas.org/get-up-get-moving ### About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance) The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us at www.healthyamericas.org About the Siemens Foundation The Siemens Foundation has invested more than $138 million in the United States to advance workforce development and health equity initiatives in the United States. The Foundation is committed to economic, social, and racial justice for all.

Español 1973 -1999 1999 Wins Cine Golden Eagle Award for "Demuestra tu cariño: ¡vacuna a tu bebé!" immunization video. Releases "State of Hispanic Girls" report showing that immigrant Hispanic girls do better than their U.S.-born peers. Establishes Vacunas para la familia: Immunization for All Ages initiative. Launches the Moving Forward: CHIP for Hispanic Children network. 1998 Launches The National Hispanic Colorectal Cancer Outreach and Education Project (NHCCOEP). Releases "La tardeada Migrant Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness" education video and kit. 1997 Publishes ¡SALUD! A Latina's Guide to Total Health — Body, Mind, and Spirit book in Spanish (HarperLibros) and English (HarperPerennial) editions. Expands work on youth theatre with programs on HIV prevention with youth. 1996 Begins work on Healthy People 2010 policy brief. Releases Salud para todas, a breast and cervical cancer resource kit in collaboration with the American Cancer Society. Expands its Radon Helpline and establishes Aire Limpio Para Su Familia (ALFA) indoor air quality helpline. Establishes HIV/AIDS Quick Response initiative that trains hundreds of Hispanic health providers on clinical issues and protease inhibitors. 1995 Launches Nuestras voces, a national Hispanic leadership network for tobacco control supporting youth advocacy and leadership. Launches Unidos por la salud, a research and education collaborative with the National Cancer Institute and five comprehensive cancer centers. Establishes National Hispanic Women’s Health Initiative education and leadership effort. Proyecto Informar Training and Technical Assistance Network conducts its first set of national trainings. 1994 Establishes bilingual National Hispanic Prenatal Helpline (1-800-504-7081). Publishes Para vivir bien resource kit in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration to promote healthy food choices. 1993 Establishes National Hispanic Traffic Safety campaign. Initiates Vacunas desde la cuna immunization network. Establishes the bilingual Immunization Helpline and the National Indoor Air Quality Helpline (1-800-SALUD-12). Distributes over 4,500 child safety car seats. 1992 Launches Proyecto HEAL (Health, Empowerment, and Access for Life). Launches Growing Up Hispanic® network of policy centers. Convenes first 21st Century Community Agenda leadership meetings on health reform. Publishes first edition of Hispanic Health Needs Assessment: A Community Guide for Documenting Health Status and Establishing Priorities. 1991 Publishes HIV/AIDS: The Impact on Hispanics policy brief. Publishes "Hispanic Sexual Behavior Implications for Research and HIV/AIDS Prevention." Creates Hispanic Health Link, first IT online computer system for Hispanic community groups. Purchases permanent national headquarters in Washington, D.C. 1990 Wins Cine Golden Eagle Award for "Demuestra tu cariño: ¡vacuna a tu bebé!" immunization video. Releases "State of Hispanic Girls" report showing that immigrant Hispanic girls do better than their U.S.-born peers. Establishes Vacunas para la familia: Immunization for All Ages initiative. Launches the Moving Forward: CHIP for Hispanic Children network. 1989 Begins Hispanic Health Leadership Program, a joint effort with Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Starts first national HIV/AIDS Helpline and produces Hispanic Women and AIDS curriculum taking a leadership role in prevention work on women and AIDS. 1988 Launches environmental protection efforts in Hispanic communities. Begins work on Healthy People 2000 policy briefs. Takes the lead with CDC on HIV work with out-of-school youth in 8 local communities in U.S. and Puerto Rico. Produces "Each One, Teach One AIDS" prevention video. 1987 Creates Diabetes Risk Reduction Project. First Teatro (theatre) projects with youth. First HIV/AIDS funding from the Centers for Disease Control. Launches Be Smart, Don’t Start national campaign to prevent alcohol use. Successfully advocates for inclusion of Hispanic identifier on national model death certificate. 1986 Funds Hispanic Health Research Consortium to coordinate university research. Changes name to National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations (COSSMHO). 1985 Begins work on cultural proficiency and produces Delivering Preventive Health Care to Hispanics, First Edition training manual, resulting in Proyecto Informar Training and Technical Assistance Network (PITTAN®), a network that has trained thousands on cultural proficiency. 1984 Develops Strengthening Families®, a training program that becomes a national standard in the field. Establishes Proyecto Esperanza (Project Hope), an initiative to prevent child abuse. 1983 Holds the first national Hispanic meeting on HIV/AIDS. 1982 Coordinates the U.S.-Mexico Border Symposium on Mental Health, Alcohol, and Drug Abuse. 1981 Begins ongoing involvement in Healthy People Health Objectives for the Nation initiative. 1980 Conducts career development and leadership training activities for nearly 7,000 Hispanic youth in 15 cities. 1979 Launches joint program with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on health fraud. 1978 Convenes National Hispanic Conference on Families, establishing families as a priority area that continues today. 1977 Forms National Hispanic Committee to advise President's Commission on Mental Health. 1976 Convenes first National Hispanic Conference on Health and Human Services. 1975 Changes name to The National Coalition of Hispanic Mental Health and Human Services Organizations (COSSMHO). 1974 Establishes national office in Washington, D.C. 1973 Founded in Los Angeles as the Coalition of Spanish Speaking Mental Health Organizations (COSSMHO)

Español Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Ph.D., M.P.H. (Chair) USC Keck School of Medicine Dr. Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati is Associate Dean for Community Initiatives and Distinguished tenured Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California. She holds a Courtesy appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. She is the Director of the KSOM Center for Health Equity in the Americas and Associate Director of the Community Outreach and Engagement Office at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. She oversees community engagement for the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences and of the Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research (IPR). Further, she is co-investigator in the Community Outreach and Engagement core of the Southern California Clinical and Translation Science Institute (CTSI). Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati is the Executive Producer of the Tamale Lesson, a video that transformed the way we deliver cancer knowledge through narrative to populations, winning awards from APHA and the 10 Year NIH Common Fund. She is also the Director of Es Tiempo, an award-winning public education campaign to deliver culturally developed cervical cancer and other HPV related cancers screening messages and monitors increases in information and in screening in Hispanic communities. Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati has a long history of successful NIH funded grants and impactful publications in scientific journals. She has been part of 8 NIH funded Centers and currently is Associate Director of the Southern California Center for Latino Health (SCCLH) a joint venture between USC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles with a focus on reducing the burden of diseases produced by obesity and fatty liver disease among Latino children and their families in 10 counties in Southern California. She is known for her innovative research on eliminating health disparities, including her work with adolescents, acculturation, drug and tobacco use, obesity, and physical activity, conducted with communities themselves using community participatory methods. During COVID-19 she developed two impactful programs, Vaccinate L.A. and Stay Connected L.A.. With Vaccinate L.A. she worked with the CTSI to deliver a campaign that yielded a 30% higher than expected vaccination rate in targeted zip codes in Los Angeles in Black and Latino communities with low vaccination rates. With Stay Connected L.A. she worked with 11 local artists and muralists in the Latino community to deliver impactful mitigation and vaccination messages through social and outdoor media messages at the height of COVID. She is the developer of CVNS (Community Vaccine Navigators Network), with through the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, trained approximately 500 community health workers in 38 cities, resulting in over 250,000 vaccinations. She has mentored over 200 students, including undergraduates, graduate and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty from underrepresented groups in her participant and community engagement methods. Many of these mentees have become successful researchers and educators with high level positions in local and international governments, universities, research, and industry. For her mentorship she received a prestigious USC Faculty Mentorship award. She is recognized nationally and internationally for her extensive record of publications in high impact journals in her field and has won numerous awards and recognitions locally, nationally and internationally for her work. She has been the lead at USC of the Latino Tobacco Coordinating Center, helping to establish 38 tobacco policies in California since 2018. She was recently inducted into the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Lester Breslow Lifetime Achievement Award for her work globally in public health. Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati speaks multiple languages fluently, including French and Spanish and is highly sought out as a speaker for her work. Originally from the Dominican Republic and established in Los Angeles, Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati has studied in different parts of the world and educational systems in different languages. Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati has a Ph.D. in Public Health and an M.P.H. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a M.A. in Medical Psychology from Universite Catholique de Louvain, in Belgium. a Bachelor's in Clinical and one in Social Psychology from the Universidad Nacional Pedro H. Urena in the Dominican Republic. Other studies have been at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom and at Laval University in Quebec, Canada. Back