PRESS RELEASE: $80,000 Grant Awarded for Mi Salud Program
We are thrilled to announce that the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has awarded an $80,000 contract to our Mi Salud program of Latino Center for Health to expand community-based screening and improve referrals for diabetes and cardiovascular care among Latinx residents across Washington State. Download Press Release
January 28, 2026
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
May 16, 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
February 14, 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.
January 25, 2024
LCH Long COVID Study- What You Need to Know
The LCH presents its findings from its long COVID study, which surveyed Latino patients from across Washington state to determine the prevalence of long COVID and its impacts on the physical, mental, and social well-being of those affected.
November 14, 2023
LCH Co-Director Dr. Morales Wins WSPHA Award
On Oct. 12, the Washington State Public Health Association presented the annual Secretary’s Award to Dr. Leo Morales for his work to protect & promote the health and well-being of everyday Washingtonians. The presentation was part of the 2023 WSPHA Annual Conference for Health.
October 16, 2023
Hablando con Dr. Gino Aisenberg y Dr. Leo Morales, Co-Directores del Latino Center for Health
Hoy, en nuestro programa estrella, “Hablado con la Dra. Ponce-Gonzalez”, tenemos unos gran invitados, Dr. Gino Aisenberg y Dr. Leo Morales, los Co-Directores del Latino Center for Health. Ve la entrevista aquí.
July 26, 2023
2023 LCH Fellowship Graduation & Panelist Meeting
On June 2nd, the 2023 scholars of the Latino Center for Health Graduate Student Fellowship Program met for the third time for a panelist Q&A and to celebrate the graduation of its scholars. The esteemed lineup of panelists included Tomás A. Madrigal, PH.D. and former LCH scholars Natasha Ludwig Barron
July 7, 2023
Long COVID in the Latinx Community: Summit in Review
Long COVID in the Latinx Community: An Unaddressed Consequence of COVID was a virtual summit hosted on May 5th by the Latino Center for Health to discuss the impacts of long COVID in the Latinx community in Washington state. Read on for an overview of the event.
June 30, 2023