Mission
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.
Values
- Meaningful, respectful, collaboration and partnership with diverse stakeholders, including Latino organizations, community leaders, advocates, government agencies, policymakers, students, and researchers supporting and advancing the health and well-being of urban and rural Latino communities.
- Commitments to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity.
- Community-centered and culturally responsive research to impact and advance Latino health.
- Understanding that Latinos are a diverse and evolving community, we are committed to bringing this diversity to the forefront of our work.
- Dialogue and empowerment within LCH; building a strong commitment to teamwork and community.