About Us

Mission, Goals, and Philosophy

The Latino Health Collaborative is focused on eliminating health disparities by harnessing the strength of the community. We are an action-oriented solution-focused coalition of community representatives and uniquely positioned to address the health disparities in our region. All of our work is geared towards moving all healthcare stakeholders towards eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in health and healthcare.

Mission

To improve the health of Latinos and to address barriers within the public and private health systems that impact access to health care.

Principles

- Health is social justice

- Emphasize community strengths

- Health is more than the absence of disease

- Inclusion of all Latino nationalities

- Health disparities are preventable

- Committment to collaboration and partnerships

- Focus on sustainability

*Latino Health Collaborative is funded in part by The California Wellness Foundation.

Goals

Serve as an advocate for Latinos in gaining access to culturally and linguistically competent health care in San Bernardino County, California;

Be a clearinghouse on statistics and research, and to advocate for the collection of data that affects the health status of Latinos and identifies the racial and ethnic background of its residents;

Act as a resource to advise, train and consult with community based organizations, non-profits, and private and public agencies seeking to educate and encourage Latinos to adopt healthy lifestyles and reduce barriers to care; and

Ensure that agencies and services address the needs of the Latino community, children in particular.

Latino Health Collaborative

Together We Can!