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Through community partnerships and capacity building, we provide leadership through innovative research that promotes culturally responsive evidence-based practices, informs health policy, and advances the health and well-being of our growing Latinx community.

LCH and Adios COVID Offer Vaccines and Screenings at Afro Latino Festival

Team members from LCH and Adios COVID offered community members free vaccines (COVID-19 and childhood vaccines), as well as blood pressure and blood glucose screenings during the Afro Latino Festival. The event was held on Saturday, July 13, at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood, WA. From right to left: Leo Morales, Aida Hidalgo, Giselle Cárcamo Romero, Wendy Hernandez, Michele Olsufka, Frank Martinez, Agus Vega.


Welcome to Our Summer 2024 Interns

Dr. Leo Morales (Co-Director of Latino Center for Health) speaks to summer interns during welcome meeting on July 28, 2024. Seattle.

Chat with Dr. Matias Valenzuela, LCH Advisory Board Member


Dr. Leo Morales Discusses Need for More Resources for Latinos with Long COVID

Dr. Leo Morales, Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Latino Center for Health, recently spoke with the Latino News Network regarding the need for resources to assist Latinos battling long COVID.

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LCH’s Emely Barragan Sits Down with Centro Cultural Mexicano

Centro Cultural Mexicano Radio Ya es Tiempo

A Conversation with Emely Barragan, UW Graduate in Public Global Health with Latino Center for Health and Sofia Larrondo and Barrie Silva of Centro Cultural Mexicano.

Posted by Centro Cultural Mexicano on Tuesday, May 14, 2024


Graduate Fellows Meeting at LCH – May, 2024


Latino Center for Health’s 6th Latinx Faculty Recognition Event

2022-2024 honorees gather for a group photo during the Latino Center for Health’s 6th Latinx Faculty Recognition Event. April 17, 2024. Seattle.

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Dr. Gino Aisenberg Named 2024 Social Work Educator of the Year

Dr. Gino Aisenberg, Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work and Co-Director of the Latino Center for Health, has been named the 2024 Social Work Educator of the Year by the Washington State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

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Research

In partnership with community leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders, the Latino Center for Health conducts innovative, interdisciplinary research addressing current and emerging health issues affecting urban and rural Latinx communities in the state of Washington, regionally, and nationally.

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Community Engagement

The Latino Center for Health was formed in 2014 by Latinx researchers who recognized a need for community-engaged research to solve health issues in the Latinx community in Washington state. Today, LCH continues to build on this foundational approach by creating sustainable relationships.

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Policy & Practice

LCH bridges evidence with policymaking in Washington state to positively impact Latino health and well-being. We do this by translating research to inform policy and practice. We share findings through community partnerships and strategic engagement with policymakers, stakeholders and representatives.

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WA LATINOS AT A GLANCE

POPULATION

13%

Latinx/Hispanic: 970,353
Total WA Pop: 7,535,591

32%

immigrants
[U.S citizen: 9%, Not U.S. citizen: 23%}

HEALTH

38%

of adults report poor mental health status

TOP 5 COUNTIES

  1. Adams 69%
  2. Franklin 56%
  3. Yakima 51%
  4. Grant 43%
  5. Douglas 33%

VS. 16) King County: 10%

LANGUAGE

The language spoken at home is:

STRONG ETHNIC IDENTITY

Latinx people have a strong connection to their culture, history, and values.
This connection is a protective factor in mental health and overall health in the face of multiple stressors and inequities

Recent News

May 16, 2024

6th Latinx Faculty Recognition Event

The Latino Center for Health organized its 6th Annual Latino Faculty Recognition Event on April 17th at the Lyceum in the HUB. This gathering commended the exceptional accomplishments of 34 Latinx faculty members from the University of Washington’s Bothell, Tacoma, and Seattle campuses. These faculty members have left a lasting impact through their teaching, mentorship,...

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February 14, 2024

Dr. Gino Aisenberg Named 2024 Social Work Educator of the Year

Dr. Gino Aisenberg, Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work and Co-Director of the Latino Center for Health, has been named the 2024 Social Work Educator of the Year by the Washington State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Dr. Aisenberg is being recognized for his long-standing contributions...

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January 25, 2024

LCH participates in Latino Legislative Day: Dr.Morales presents on Long COVID

Dr. Leo Morales presented at the Latino Legislative Day on behalf of the LCH, sharing findings from the LCH's Long COVID Study and advocating for legislative measures to improve health outcomes for Latinos in Washington state.

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Although “Latino” is in the official name of LCH and is considered the most familiar term, we recognize that it is limited. We acknowledge that “Latino” is a male-gendered identifier and people in our community choose other forms of identity, including “Latina” and gender-neutral “Latinx” and “Latine.” Our community is not a monolith, and we work to support all chosen identities.