¡Bienvenidos!
Advancing Latino Health.
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 Infographic 2026
The Latino Center for Health is pleased to share this brand-new infographic “Latinos in WA At A Glance: Presencia, Impacto y Futuro“. It presents key demographic, socioeconomic, and health indicators for Latinos in Washington state. Our hope is that it will be educational for all who read it, and help to inform policy and advance health equity statewide.
Research, Community & Policy Updates
UW's LatinX Clinic Offers Dignity, Not Just Diabetes Treatment
This WA Latino News article highlights UW's LatinX Diabetes Clinic, featuring LCH intern Mikaela Freundlich and Dr. Leo Morales.
Health Coverage for All Washingtonians, Regardless of Citizenship or Immigration Status
LCH advocates for equitable health coverage policies that protect Washington's diverse immigrant and Latino communities.
Featured in WA Latino News: How Language and Cultural Barriers Plague Seattle's Latino Community
Dr. Leo Morales, Emely Barragan, and Ricardo Moreno Garcia highlight the language and cultural gaps in Washington's healthcare system.
Celebrating Community with LCH Partners and Friends
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our community event on August 12! We were honored to welcome LCH Advisory Board members, health partners, and colleagues from across the region. Moments like these remind us why this work matters. Stay tuned for more upcoming events!
Community Pláticas — Pierce County
On April 29, 2026, the Latino Center for Health convened a community stakeholder dialogue in Pierce County, Washington — bringing together healthcare providers, educators, and organizational leaders from fourteen organizations to identify health priorities, structural barriers, and community-informed solutions affecting Latinx communities.
The dialogue was conducted in a bilingual format across four facilitated discussion tables. Participants represented organizations working in health care, education, immigration, and social services. Findings were synthesized to identify shared community priorities and opportunities for collective action.
Three Pillars of Impact
From evidence-based research to community engagement and funding opportunities — our work spans the full health equity spectrum.
Research, Policy & Practice
We convene researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to share knowledge and spark dialogue on urgent health equity issues.
- Symposia, Webinars & Presentations
- Publications
- DV-TBI & Other Projects
Community Engagement
Building capacity through programs, partnerships, and initiatives that amplify community voice in health systems.
- Mi Salud Program
- Partnerships
Funding Opportunities
We invest in the next generation of Latino health scholars and community-based organizations advancing health equity.
- Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney Graduate Student Scholars Fellowship
- Small Grants Program
By the Numbers
WA Latinos at a Glance
Understanding our community is the first step toward equitable health policy.
Of WA Population Identifies as Latino/Hispanic
More Likely to be Uninsured vs. Non-Hispanic Whites
Diabetes Hospitalization Rate Compared to State Average
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.