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 bring this diversity to the forefront of our work.
Dialogue and empowerment within LCH; building a strong commitment to teamwork and community.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
We prioritize timely, relevant, community-informed research responsive to current and emerging issues impacting the health and well-being of urban and rural Latino communities throughout life span and across generations.
Outcome 1: Provide community-informed and culturally responsive research to effectively improve the health and well-being of ALL Latinos in Washington state.
Outcome 2: Increase opportunities for community voices to inform the research priorities of LCH.
We bridge evidence to policymaking in Washington state to positively impact Latino health and well-being by translating research to inform policy and practice, and share findings through community partnerships and strategic engagement with policymakers and various communication sources.
Outcome 1: Convene diverse stakeholders, disseminate research findings and policy and practice recommendations to key policy- and decision-makers to positively impact Latino health and well-being in Washington state.
Outcome 2: Provide evidence (e.g., policy briefs/reports, testimony) to inform legislative and governmental entities, educational institutions regarding the state of Latino physical and mental health, including policy recommendations for eliminating existing disparities and gaps, and implementing best practices.
Outcome 3: Increase the visibility of Latinos to Washington state leadership and media sources and across Latino communities.
We build a sustainable and visionary organization to support Latino health for current and future generations.
Outcome 1: Foster an organization and organizational culture where LCH staff and leadership are connected, supported and understand their roles and responsibilities.
Outcome 2: Diversify funding to support Center activities and programs.
We foster the next generation of Latino leadership and support workforce development to further health and well-being of Latino communities.
Outcome 1: Develop appropriate and mutually beneficial partnerships within the University of Washington.
Outcome 2: Support professional and graduate students in the health sciences who are engaged with the Center