{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Organization for Latino Health Advocacy","home_page_url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org","description":"Organization for Latino Health Advocacy","author":{"name":"Organization for Latino Health Advocacy"},"items":[{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/lessons-from-evaluating-the-hopes-program","html_content":"

Authored by Chloe Urias, MPH, OLHA Health Policy Fellow

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Did you know that complex insurance rules and language barriers make it twice as hard for Latino families and other underserved communities to get the medical care they need? Navigating the health care system shouldn't b...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-partners-with-socal-boxing-gyms-for-youth-health-advocacy","title":"OLHA Partners with SoCal Boxing Gyms for Youth Health Advocacy","summary":"Did you know that complex insurance rules and language barriers make it twice as hard for Latino families and other underserved communities to get the medical care they need? Navigating the health care system shouldn't b...","date_modified":"2026-08-19T02:44:20Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/immigration-enforcement-violence-is-a-public-health-crisis","html_content":"

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, the American Public Health Association named state-actor violence a public health issue in a formal policy statement, and the American Medical Association's leadership identifi...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/immigration-enforcement-violence-is-a-public-health-crisis","title":"Immigration Enforcement Violence Is a Public Health Crisis","summary":"In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, the American Public Health Association named state-actor violence a public health issue in a formal policy statement, and the American Medical Association's leadership identifi...","date_modified":"2026-08-12T18:14:42Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/new-childhood-immunization-order-puts-latino-children-at-risk","html_content":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/new-childhood-immunization-order-puts-latino-children-at-risk","title":"New Childhood Immunization Order Puts Latino Children at Risk","summary":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE","date_modified":"2026-08-12T18:09:27Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/when-being-there-isn%E2%80%99t-enough-the-fight-for-language-access","html_content":"

Authored by Josiah Morrow, Health Policy Intern, California State University, Northridge

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/when-being-there-isn%E2%80%99t-enough-the-fight-for-language-access","title":"When \"Being There\" Isn’t Enough: The Fight for Language Access ","summary":"Authored by Josiah Morrow, Health Policy Intern, California State University, Northridge","date_modified":"2026-07-28T15:38:25Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-endorses-national-strategy-to-close-the-womens-health-gap","html_content":"

The Organization of Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) is proud to join more than 40 leading medical, public health, and patient advocacy organizations in endorsing the National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap, a com...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-endorses-national-strategy-to-close-the-womens-health-gap","title":"OLHA Endorses National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap","summary":"The Organization of Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) is proud to join more than 40 leading medical, public health, and patient advocacy organizations in endorsing the National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap, a com...","date_modified":"2026-07-21T02:48:38Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/locked-out-after-doing-everything-right-lifting-the-5-year-ban","html_content":"

There are approximately 13 million lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States today, and roughly 5 million of them are barred from receiving federal safety-net support, including Medicaid, simply because they...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/locked-out-after-doing-everything-right-lifting-the-5-year-ban","title":"Locked Out After Doing Everything Right: Lifting the 5-Year Ban","summary":"There are approximately 13 million lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States today, and roughly 5 million of them are barred from receiving federal safety-net support, including Medicaid, simply because they...","date_modified":"2026-07-13T17:39:54Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/know-your-cholesterol-why-screening-matters-for-latino-health","html_content":"

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and Latino communities continue to face significant risks due to barriers to preventive care, limited health literacy, and social determinants of hea...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/know-your-cholesterol-why-screening-matters-for-latino-health","title":"Know Your Cholesterol: Why Screening Matters for Latino Health","summary":"Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, and Latino communities continue to face significant risks due to barriers to preventive care, limited health literacy, and social determinants of hea...","date_modified":"2026-07-02T16:00:24Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/alzincolor-addressing-alzheimers-stigma","html_content":"

When two community-rooted voices sit down to talk about brain health, the conversation moves quickly from clinical to deeply personal. What unfolded was an informal, candid exchange between Dr. Puig and Jeanette Contrera...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/alzincolor-addressing-alzheimers-stigma","title":"ALZinColor: Brain Health, Community, and Early Action","summary":"When two community-rooted voices sit down to talk about brain health, the conversation moves quickly from clinical to deeply personal. What unfolded was an informal, candid exchange between Dr. Puig and Jeanette Contrera...","date_modified":"2026-04-25T12:30:56Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/nunca-eres-demasiado-joven-para-aprender-sobre-nutrici%C3%B3n-la-hist","html_content":"

Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición, un momento para reflexionar sobre cómo la nutrición y nuestro estilo de vida contribuyen a la salud. En Estados Unidos, las enfermedades cardíacas siguen siendo la principal caus...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/nunca-eres-demasiado-joven-para-aprender-sobre-nutrici%C3%B3n-la-hist","title":"Nunca Eres Muy Joven Para Aprender Sobre Nutrición","summary":"Marzo es el Mes Nacional de la Nutrición, un momento para reflexionar sobre cómo la nutrición y nuestro estilo de vida contribuyen a la salud. En Estados Unidos, las enfermedades cardíacas siguen siendo la principal caus...","date_modified":"2026-03-20T19:51:10Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/you%E2%80%99re-never-too-young-to-learn-about-nutrition-camila%E2%80%99s-story","html_content":"

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to reflect on how nutrition and lifestyle choices support lifelong health. In the United States, heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both women and men, and diet...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/you%E2%80%99re-never-too-young-to-learn-about-nutrition-camila%E2%80%99s-story","title":"You’re Never Too Young to Learn About Nutrition: Camila’s Story","summary":"March is National Nutrition Month, a time to reflect on how nutrition and lifestyle choices support lifelong health. In the United States, heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both women and men, and diet...","date_modified":"2026-03-20T19:43:56Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-launches-youth-advisory-board","html_content":"

In recognition of the growing healthcare needs of Latino youth across the United States, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) proudly announces the launch of its Youth Advisory Board. This initiative aims t...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-launches-youth-advisory-board","title":"OLHA Launches Youth Advisory Board","summary":"In recognition of the growing healthcare needs of Latino youth across the United States, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) proudly announces the launch of its Youth Advisory Board. This initiative aims t...","date_modified":"2026-02-04T14:35:10Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-partnering-with-usa-boxing-in-southern-california","html_content":"

The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) has been awarded the PhRMA CAREs 2025 grant for its groundbreaking initiative to improve health insurance literacy and access to medicines in Southern California’s boxin...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-partnering-with-usa-boxing-in-southern-california","title":"OLHA Partnering with USA Boxing in Southern California","summary":"The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) has been awarded the PhRMA CAREs 2025 grant for its groundbreaking initiative to improve health insurance literacy and access to medicines in Southern California’s boxin...","date_modified":"2026-01-31T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/welcoming-new-members-to-the-board-of-directors","html_content":"

The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) is ushering in 2026 with optimism and renewed determination. As we continue to grow, we are thrilled and deeply grateful to announce the appointment of two exceptional i...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/welcoming-new-members-to-the-board-of-directors","title":"Welcoming New Members to the Board of Directors","summary":"The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) is ushering in 2026 with optimism and renewed determination. As we continue to grow, we are thrilled and deeply grateful to announce the appointment of two exceptional i...","date_modified":"2026-01-15T19:59:31Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-health-insurance-for-2026","html_content":"

Health insurance is changing again in 2026, and understanding what’s shifting, who is impacted, and how to navigate coverage decisions has never been more important. Join the Gwen Lily Research Foundation for an accessib...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-health-insurance-for-2026","title":"What’s New in Health Insurance for 2026","summary":"Health insurance is changing again in 2026, and understanding what’s shifting, who is impacted, and how to navigate coverage decisions has never been more important. Join the Gwen Lily Research Foundation for an accessib...","date_modified":"2026-01-13T18:46:16Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/introducing-2026-28-advisory-board-members","html_content":"

Washington, DC –– The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) proudly announces the addition of seven new Advisory Board members whose two-year term will begin in January 2026.  As a national nonprofit organizatio...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/introducing-2026-28-advisory-board-members","title":"Introducing 2026-28 Advisory Board Members ","summary":"Washington, DC –– The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) proudly announces the addition of seven new Advisory Board members whose two-year term will begin in January 2026.  As a national nonprofit organizatio...","date_modified":"2025-12-23T19:57:10Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/the-public-health-imperative-of-latino-youth-connectedness","html_content":"

On November 2, Jeanette Contreras, OLHA Executive Director, participated in a panel discussion on “The Public Health Imperative of Latino Youth Connectedness: Recommendations for Research and Policy”, which took place at...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/the-public-health-imperative-of-latino-youth-connectedness","title":"The Public Health Imperative of Latino Youth Connectedness","summary":"On November 2, Jeanette Contreras, OLHA Executive Director, participated in a panel discussion on “The Public Health Imperative of Latino Youth Connectedness: Recommendations for Research and Policy”, which took place at...","date_modified":"2025-12-05T18:38:34Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/healthcare-justice-in-latino-and-immigrant-communities","html_content":"

After a 43-day historic shutdown of the federal government - driven by the urgent need to extend the enhanced Federal Tax Credits for ACA healthcare plans- millions of American families are left with nothing more than an...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/healthcare-justice-in-latino-and-immigrant-communities","title":"Healthcare Justice in Latino and Immigrant Communities","summary":"After a 43-day historic shutdown of the federal government - driven by the urgent need to extend the enhanced Federal Tax Credits for ACA healthcare plans- millions of American families are left with nothing more than an...","date_modified":"2025-11-17T17:12:55Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/chli-briefing-advancing-healthcare-excellence","html_content":"

On August 18, 2025, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) participated in the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute’s (CHLI) health policy briefing, Advancing Healthcare Excellence: Screenings, Treatme...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/chli-briefing-advancing-healthcare-excellence","title":"CHLI Briefing: Advancing Healthcare Excellence","summary":"On August 18, 2025, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) participated in the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute’s (CHLI) health policy briefing, Advancing Healthcare Excellence: Screenings, Treatme...","date_modified":"2025-10-07T03:23:36Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/advocating-for-340b-reform-%E2%80%93-supporting-vulnerable-communities","html_content":"

September has brought much needed attention to the urgency of federal 340B reform. Earlier this month, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a telling report demonstrating the overwhelming growth of the 340B pro...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/advocating-for-340b-reform-%E2%80%93-supporting-vulnerable-communities","title":"Advocating for 340B Reform – Supporting Vulnerable Communities","summary":"September has brought much needed attention to the urgency of federal 340B reform. Earlier this month, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a telling report demonstrating the overwhelming growth of the 340B pro...","date_modified":"2025-10-03T19:21:02Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/reform-the-340b-drug-pricing-program-advocating-for-transparency","html_content":"

Washington, DC: On July 15, 2025, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) participated in a timely panel discussion hosted by the National Hispanic Council on Aging. The focus: a call to reform the 340B Drug P...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/reform-the-340b-drug-pricing-program-advocating-for-transparency","title":"Reform the 340B Drug Pricing Program: Advocating for Transparency reforming the 340b program","summary":"Washington, DC: On July 15, 2025, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) participated in a timely panel discussion hosted by the National Hispanic Council on Aging. The focus: a call to reform the 340B Drug P...","date_modified":"2025-08-29T16:22:53Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-participated-in-the-2025-chci-health-summit","html_content":"

Washington, DC -

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/olha-participated-in-the-2025-chci-health-summit","title":"OLHA Participated in the 2025 CHCI Health Summit","summary":"Washington, DC - ","date_modified":"2025-06-16T19:20:19Z"},{"id":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/introducing-olha-a-new-voice-for-public-health-advocacy","html_content":"

Washington, DC –– The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) proudly announces its official launch as a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Latino communities across the United States to achie...

","url":"https://latinohealthadvocacy.org/blog/f/introducing-olha-a-new-voice-for-public-health-advocacy","title":"Introducing OLHA: A New Voice for Public Health Advocacy ","summary":"Washington, DC –– The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) proudly announces its official launch as a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Latino communities across the United States to achie...","date_modified":"2025-05-02T16:17:38Z"}]}