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Just Released! 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.
You can also download the LCH Infographic for professional printing.
BREE Health in Action Summit 2025: Thriving Together for Inclusive and Lasting Health
Access to Care Among Latino Immigrants: A changing Landscape
Access to Care Among Latino Immigrants: A changing Landscape [en español]
Striving for Digital Health Equity–Understanding AI Bias in Care
Washington State Public Health Association conference in Walla Walla, WA
On October 22, 2025, Dr. Aida Hidalgo, LCH Coordinator for Community Health and Research, and Agus Vega, former LCH Practicum Student, presented LCH’s poster on the mobile clinic results “Mi Salud: Community-Based Cardiometabolic Health Screening, Counselling and Referral Program” at the Washington State Public Health Association conference in Walla Walla, WA. There was great interest in the poster from conference participants. Participants were especially impressed with the data LCH has collected through these health screening events throughout Washington state.
Where Lived Experience Meets Leadership: The Power of LCH’s Fellowship Community
UW Bothell’s recent feature celebrates graduate alumna Jacqueline Richards, whose lived experiences shaped her path in community health and ultimately led her to a prestigious fellowship with the UW’s Latino Center for Health. The story also shines a light on Giselle Cárcamo Romero, the Center’s Community Engagement Specialist, whose mentorship is central to the fellowship experience. Giselle helps students like Richards find community, confidence, and a sense of purpose — fostering an environment where emerging leaders can deepen their voice, connect their identities to their work, and step into equity-driven careers in public health. Together, Richards’ passion and Giselle’s guidance highlight the fellowship’s role in building the next generation of Latinx health advocates.
Building Resilience of Latinx Youth: A Community Conversation with Dr. William Martinez
The Latino Center for Health was honored to host Dr. William Martinez, Director of Pediatric Mental Health for the UCSF Health and Human Rights Initiative, for an engaging and heartfelt presentation on supporting newcomer Latinx youth. Dr. Martinez shared about the Fuerte
Program, a school-based effort that helps immigrant youth strengthen resilience, build social connections, and access mental health resources.
Through this conversation, participants learned how culturally grounded and evidence-based
approaches like Fuerte can make a real difference in the lives of Latinx and immigrant families. This inspiring session showcased during Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month highlighted how culturally responsive approaches can foster belonging and well-being among our communities.
LCH Renames its Fellowship to Honor Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney
With gratitude we give thanks for Phyllis Gutierrez-Kenney!
The Latino Center for Health (LCH) is pleased to share that it recently held an event to rename the Graduate Student Scholars Fellowship. It will now be known as the Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney Graduate Student Scholars Fellowship. This naming honors a tremendous legacy and reminds us of Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney’s unwavering support for education, health equity, and the Latinx communities of Washington state. At the event, we were honored by the following speakers: UW President Robert Jones, Senator Javier Valdez, Senator David Frockt, and past LCH fellows Miriam Flores Moreno and Natasha Ludwig-Barron, along with LCH staff. Giselle Cárcamo Romero, who directs the Fellowship, shared these remarks at the ceremony: “This fellowship is about more than financial support. It is about opening doors for students who are often the first in their families to walk this path. It is about mentorship, about building a statewide network of peers, and about ensuring that our healthcare workforce truly reflects the communities it serves.” We are thrilled to have renamed the Fellowship just as a new cohort of fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year is being selected.
Con el corazón lleno de gratitud, damos gracias por Phyllis Gutiérrez-Kenney.
WA LATINOS AT A GLANCE
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. 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.
Research
Community Engagement
Policy & Practice
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.