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
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”.