Who We Are
We recognize that many Hispanics in South Carolina confront multiple barriers to healthcare. These include access, information, knowledge, resources, and cultural competency, both in terms of providers and those utilizing services. With this in mind, the overarching goal of the South Carolina Hispanic/Latino Health Coalition is to work together to advocate for the availability of quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare services in South Carolina.
We are a non-profit organization made of various professionals (both health-centered and non-health professionals) who seeks to improve the health of Hispanics/Latinos in Columbia via healthcare services, outreach programs, and research.
- We link this population to health resources via collaboration with pre-existing health organizations, research, and communication opportunities.
- We engage in activities to increase community awareness of Hispanic health issues and involvement in programs and initiatives to improve the health of Hispanics/Latinos.
Calendar of Events
Mar
15
Four students, who are on a four month, 1500 mile walk from Miami to Washington DC to protest the lack of legislation granting legal status to illegal immigrants are making a stop here on campus at USC. They will be on campus on Monday, March 15, at the Russell House Theater to answer questions about their journey and about immigrant rights.
Mar
16
Outreach and Advocacy Meeting
The next Outreach and Advocacy Committee meeting will take place on March 16 at 3:00 pm at the 730 Devine Street conference room.
Mar
23
Virtual March
Register to participate for the Virtual March for Correct Health Information for SC schools at noon on March 23 in a virtual march for medically accurate reproductive health education in South Carolina schools. The link for the march is http://tellthemsc.org/virtualmarch/.
Apr
1
Dine and Discuss
This meeting will take place from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the 730 Devine Street conference room. The topic is “Substance Use and Latinos: Prevalence, Programs and Outreach”.