National Alliance for Hispanic Health

We work for health for all through research, advocacy, scholarships and bilingual helplines for consumers and providers.  Major areas: environment, physical activity, diabetes, depression, HIV, cancer, Medicare and the uninsured.

Why do we exist?

The Alliance and its members are dedicated to inform and mobilize consumers; support providers in the delivery of quality care; improve the science base for accurate decision-making; promote appropriate use of technology; and, promote philanthropy.  Together we have deliver caring services to over 14 million people every year, making a daily difference in the lives of Hispanic communities.

What have you accomplished?

• Assist over 6,500 Hispanic consumers to navigate the health care system through our national bilingual helplines;
• Mobilize and support a nation wide grass roots effort to inform Hispanic Medicare recipients about the new prescription drug benefit, and delivering one-to-one counseling sessions to over a quarter million Hispanic seniors and adults with disabilities;
• We saw success in passage of the Patient Navigator Act that will bring promotoras to communities to help guide people through the health system;

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