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Domestic Violence
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Breaking the Silence: Addressing Domestic Violence in Latino Families What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence (DV), or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), is a pattern of abusive behaviors used by one partner to exert power and control over the other in a relationship. This abuse can take various forms, including: physical, sexual, emotional, economic,…
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Sexual Health
SEXUAL HEALTH A Call for Comprehensive and Culturally Sensitive Sexual Health Education What is Sexual Health? Sexual health is a vital part of our overall well-being—impacting not just physical health, but also mental, emotional, and social health. For Latino communities, sexual health includes access to the information, care, and support needed to make informed decisions…
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Emergency Preparedness
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS A Guide to Emergency Preparedness for Latino Communities What is Emergency Preparedness? Emergency preparedness means getting ready for unexpected situations like natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, hurricanes) or other emergencies (power outages, fires, or health crises). It’s about having a plan, knowing what to do, and making sure you have the right supplies to…
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Maternal Child Health
Maternal & Child Health Addressing Disparities and Promoting Health Equity in Latino Communities What is Latino Maternal and Child Health? Latino maternal and child health focuses on the overall well-being of pregnant women, new mothers, and their children within the Latino community. Hispanic women in the United States had the highest fertility rates from 2020…
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Worker Health
WORKER HEALTH Worker Health: Building a Healthier Workforce, Together What is Worker Health? Worker health is an area of public health that ensures workers in all occupations enjoy the “highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being” (World Health Organization, n.d.) High-Level Challenges: Hazardous Exposures: Many jobs involve hazardous exposures, including physical labor, chemical exposure…
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Infectious Disease
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Empowering Latino Families Against Infectious Diseases What is Infectious Disease? Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by harmful microorganisms that can spread from person to person, through contaminated food or water, insect bites, or the environment. Common examples include influenza, COVID-19, and foodborne illnesses like salmonella, as described by the Cleveland Clinic. High-Level Challenges:…
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Chronic Disease
CHRONIC DISEASE Health Disparities: Addressing Chronic Disease Effects in the Latino Community 1. Introduction: What is Chronic Disease? A chronic disease is a condition that persists for at least one year and requires continuous medical care or restricts everyday activities (link here). The Latino population disproportionately lives below the poverty line, has lower rates of…
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What is LUCHAR?
WHAT IS LUCHAR HEALTH? Empowering Latino communities through culturally tailored health solutions. Inception of LUCHAR The Latinx Task Force was established in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its mission was clear: to champion Latino health equity through targeted interventions and partnerships that address gaps in healthcare access for Latino communities, families, and…
