The Latino Center for Health provides leadership for community-engaged population health research through capacity building and authentic partnerships with community stakeholders to inform policy and practice, and promote sustained improvements in the health and well-being of Latino communities in Washington state and regionally.
LATINO CENTER FOR HEALTH STRATEGIC PLAN 2022–2023
The Latino Center for Health facilitates sustainable improvements and equity in the health of diverse Latinx communities through innovative community-engaged research that informs policy and culturally responsive practice. The Center provides mentorship, funding resources, and training opportunities for students and faculty. Building on and deepening its community partnerships and the university’s expertise in health sciences, behavioral health, public health, and social work, the Latino Center for Health provides a rich environment for nurturing the next generation of leaders who will respond to current and emerging health and behavioral health issues facing their communities. Our efforts are rooted in principles of social justice, human rights, and inclusion respective of gender, country of nativity, documented status, sexual orientation, and abilities. Key to the success of the Latino Center for Health is its partnership with community stakeholders to translate research into evidence-based practices and policies that promote meaningful and sustainable improvements in health in culturally responsive ways.