Our Mission
The mission of the Coalition shall be to provide coordinated leadership to advocate for equal access to quality health care for Hispanics/Latinos residing in South Carolina. Priorities for action will be in keeping with the guidelines set forth by the National Health Care Standards Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS).
Core objectives
The core objectives of the Coalition shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- To improve communications among providers, agencies, and the Hispanic/Latino community.
- To reduce organizational, systemic, and cultural barriers to health care.
- To promote “best practices” and cultural competency by agencies and organizations across South Carolina.
- To foster collaborative efforts and partnerships around specific issues of concern to the Hispanic/Latino population in South Carolina.
- To serve as a liaison and advisor to public and private agencies and organizations.
Calendar of Events
Aug
9
SCHLHC Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee will meet at the 730 Devine Street Conference Room at 1:00 p.m. to continue planning the upcoming promotora conference.
Nov
19
Hispanic Leadership Council Conference
This will take place at the Embassy Suites in Greenville, SC, on Novemeber 19 and 20th. More information about this event will be posted soon.
Jan
28
Promotora Conference
A promotora or community health worker conference will be held in Columbia, SC, Friday Jan. 28 and Saturday, Jan.29. More information about the conference will be posted in soon.