Premier professional coalition in Houston addressing health disparities and improving the well-being of the Latino community.
The Hispanic Health Coalition has been a reliable resource, information source and voice for Houston’s Hispanics and those who serve them. Consisting of leaders from healthcare, education, social service, faith-based, business, community and government organizations with experience working with the Hispanic population, the HHC is committed to continuing to improve the health of our community.
To advance the overall health of Houston’s Hispanic community through education, advocacy and research.
Our vision is to be the premier coalition in Houston to improve health and to eradicate health disparities in the Hispanic community.
Our signatures events include:
¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up, Get Moving! is the nation's premier annual Hispanic family physical activity and healthy lifestyle event, and is for people of all ages. There is fun and excitement for the whole family, free health screening, healthy snacks and prizes.
Latino Health Summit provides information to stakeholders (health professionals, researchers and policy makers) regarding the major health strengths and challenges faced by Houston's Hispanic population and presents strategies to address them.
Scholarships are provided to Latino college students in health related professions.
