Organization for Latino Health Advocacy

06/24/2026

Today, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) joined NHCOA and ASAP340B for a critical congressional briefing on the urgent need to reform the 340B prescription drug program.

Originally designed as a health equity tool to support safety-net hospitals and low-income patients, the 340B prescription drug program has strayed far from its core mission.

Patients living with chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease know the burden of high out-of-pocket costs all too well—yet they aren't seeing the 340B discounts at the pharmacy counter.

It’s time to bring transparency and reform back to 340B so it actually serves the vulnerable communities it was meant to protect. 🩺💼

06/24/2026

Honored to be invited to share our policy priorities with the audience.

06/10/2026

Youth advocacy is a foundational part of OLHA’s mission. Check out our Youth Advisory Board at latinohealthadvocacy.org

06/07/2026

Join us for another webinar-
Live, Love, Learn: Healthy Habits, Healthy Brain

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/erTtK9ic

Featured Speakers:
Dr. Vonetta Dotson – Founder & President, CerebroFit Integrated Brain Health

Brain health expert Vonetta Dotson, PhD, shares how everyday habits like movement, nutrition, sleep, learning, and social connection can support brain health, overall wellness, and help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Through practical, culturally relevant strategies, participants will learn how small, sustainable lifestyle changes can support lifelong brain wellness at every age.

06/04/2026

We had a full team in attendance at today’s Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) health policy dialogue. Our summer interns Josiah and Lineth had the opportunity to meet CHCI President & CEO Marco A. Davis among other health policy expert panelists: Celina Gorre, CEO of WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.

05/22/2026

Join the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) for a patient-focused webinar on why cholesterol screening matters for Latino health.

Learn about the importance of LDL cholesterol screening, access valuable Spanish-language resources, and find out how to receive a free at-home screening test.

🗓 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM EST

Featured speakers include Dr. Jose R. Torradas, Jeanette Contreras, MPP, and Tania Calle, MPhil, with moderation by Viviana Huang Chen, MD, MPP, FAAFP.

Register through this link: https://bit.ly/4nDXxdS.

05/22/2026

**Bilingual Post**
Prevention is a daily practice. 🧠

Learn a language. Pick up an instrument. Stay connected. Keep moving.

The everyday habits that protect your brain are the same ones that bring us closer to community. Let's raise the volume on brain health.
🎥 Watch the reel ⬇️

**En Español**
La salud cerebral se construye día a día. 🧠

🗣️ Aprende un nuevo idioma 🎶 Toca un instrumento 👥 Mantente conectado con la comunidad 💪 Sigue activo — fortalecer el cuerpo también fortalece la mente.

Pequeños pasos. Gran impacto. Subamos el volumen sobre la salud cerebral, juntos.

05/14/2026

This Women’s Health Month, we aren’t just talking about the challenges—we are celebrating the solutions.

Today, the Organization for Latino Health Advocacy (OLHA) is proud to announce the official launch of our inaugural policy brief: Latina Health in the U.S. — A Bipartisan Policy Agenda for the 119th Congress.

Beyond the Numbers:
While it is true that 22 million Latinas power the American economy with $1.3 trillion in GDP, our true value is found in our leadership, our resilience, and our role as the foundational pillars of American families. When Latinas thrive, the nation prospers. 🇺🇸✨

A Roadmap for Progress:
This brief is a celebration of what happens when data meets lived experience. We are presenting Congress with actionable, bipartisan priorities to close the health gap—from maternal mental health and clinical trial inclusion to modern workplace standards for menopause.

📘 Download the Brief: https://bit.ly/latina-policy-brief2026

05/10/2026

Why we need to talk about family history NOW. 🧠💜

Did you know that Latinas are 1.5x more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than our peers? It’s a sobering statistic, but it’s also a call to action.

Talking about brain health at 40 or 50 isn't just about the future—it's about creating "conciencia" today. As I share in this snippet, seeing my mother navigate caregiving taught me that understanding our family history is the first step in taking control of our own health journey.

We can’t change our genes, but we can change our actions once we know the risks. Learn more at ALZinColor.com.

👇 Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/vwrqV2rr0ew?si=M3ThaB1fwlgfMDCZ

05/06/2026