Organization for Latino Health Advocacy

10/29/2026

"Si se puede!" is more than a slogan. It is a call to action that Dolores Huerta left to all of us.

As we mourn the passing of civil rights and labor leader Dolores Huerta, we answer that call by advocating for health equity.

Let's honor her legacy and use our voice at the ballot box to vote for health.

Dolores, thank you for showing us what courage looks like. Rest in Power.

10/27/2026

📣 Applications are OPEN for OLHA’s Youth Ambassador Program! 🧡

Passionate about Latino health equity and advocacy? Join a cohort of 10 young leaders working to make a difference in their communities!

📅 Apply by November 18, 2026. Scan the QR code to apply!

10/27/2026

Join us LIVE on Instagram tomorrow at 1 pm ET for a conversation about vaccines and pregnancy. We will be joined by Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramos, MD for this important conversation!

10/26/2026

"Availability is not the same as accessibility." Thank you to everyone who joined us for the "Building Equity: Contraceptive Access and the Latina Experience. We're so grateful to Dr. Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira Organon, Candace Gibson, J.D., and Dr. Rosa Castillo Krewson for sharing their experise, and to the American Public Health Association for partnering with us.

Every woman deserves care she can actually reach: affordable, in her langauge, and respectful of her choices. Getting there means continuing these conversations and pushing for policies that close access gaps in our communities.

Watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/4i53BLD

10/21/2026

The White House’s new Executive Order on women’s health is a step in the right direction. Now it needs to be funded.

OLHA commends the administration for recognizing the importance of federal investment in women’s health research and for launching the White House Women’s Health Task Force.

But an executive order is not legislation. Closing the women’s health research gap will take sustained appropriations and strong Offices of Women’s Health at NIH, CDC, FDA, and HHS.

The Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) commends the White House for recognizing the importance of federal funding for women’s health research. The new Executive Order and its White House Women’s Health Task F...

10/20/2026

Stefany Murillo, our Health Policy Intern, has watched Medicaid protect her family since her mother's accident. Now, new federal rules that start January 1, 2027 could make it harder to keep for millions of people with disabilities and their family caregivers. That means work requirements, eligibility checks every six months, and hard-to-prove exemptions. Read her story and what we're asking CMS to change: https://bit.ly/4yAPOS3.

Also, find the link on the comments below.

10/20/2026

Contraceptive Access & the Latina Experiene.


Tuesday, Oct. 20th 5pm ET / 2pm PT

Join policy experts, community partners, and industry leaders in women's health to break down key access gaps and share lived experiences.

No te lo pierdas!
Register here:
https://bit.ly/47n5YTX

American Public Health Association, Organon


; ; ; ; ;

10/20/2026

Today, OLHA co-founder & VP of Strategic Partnerships & Communications, Sabrina Lopez, joined OLHA Executive Director, Jeanette Contreras, for an interview with Spanish news outlet, Spectrum Noticias, about White House Executive Order (EO) on women’s health and research. Watch the video in Spanish.

Hoy, Sabrina Lopez, cofundadora de OLHA y vicepresidenta de Alianzas Estratégicas y Comunicaciones, se unió a la directora ejecutiva de OLHA, Jeanette Contreras, para una entrevista con Spectrum Noticias sobre la Orden Ejecutiva de la Casa Blanca centrada en apoyar la investigación sobre la salud de la mujer.

La iniciativa es impulsada por la primera dama Melania Trump.

10/19/2026

OLHA had the opportunity to present at the 2026 AAPHD Student Symposium at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine! We shared the work of our Youth Action Network (YAN) and how we’re creating opportunities for young people to build advocacy skills, engage in civic action, and champion health equity in their communities. 🧡💙
We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with students and public health professionals and explore future collaborations!
✨ Want to make your voice heard? Join the Youth Action Network today by clicking the link in our bio! 📢

10/17/2026

Your voice matters. Your health is on the ballot, too!

OLHA was proud to attend MANA A NATIONAL LATINA ORGANIZATION’s Citizen Latina “Elevate Your Voice” at Imperial Valley College, an inspiring event bringing together community leaders, elected representatives, and education leaders to highlight the power of voting and civic engagement.

We left inspired by the reminder that voting shapes the future of our families and communities, including access to health care, women’s health, education, and essential resources.

✨ Our top 3 reasons to vote:
1️⃣ Protect our health and access to care.
2️⃣ Invest in our children’s future.
3️⃣ Ensure our communities are heard and represented.

Why do YOU vote? Your voice, your vote, your health — they all matter!

, MANA de San Diego, MANA de Imperial Valley