Our Health Work

Hispanic Federation has taken a national leadership role in raising awareness of Latino health disparities, promoting strategies to improve Latino health, increasing Latinos’ access to affordable and quality healthcare, and providing supportive grants to nonprofit organizations that address health disparities in communities of color. Our programs include efforts in three key areas: Increasing access to health care, supporting healthy lifestyles, and advocating for health equity.

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Latino individuals provided with vaccines and other COVID-related healthcare resources between 2021 and 2023

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households enrolled in the NYS health marketplace

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mailers sent to individuals in New York State to spread culturally and linguistically competent mental health resources

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awarded to HF by the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group, to combat diabetes in Texas and Atlanta

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Ser Saludable: Preventative Healthcare Resources and Programs

Hispanic Federation offers several preventative health and wellness resources and programs under its Ser Saludable initiative that focuses on maintaining healthy lifestyles in the Latino communities by addressing disparities, increasing physical activities, providing access to vaccines, managing chronic diseases to increase overall quality of life, and more. Explore our preventive healthcare resources and initiatives below.

Stop HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, and now it can be managed with the right resources and treatment. HF has resources that can help community members prevent or manage HIV/AIDS effectively.

Access HIV/AIDS resources

Healthy Lifestyles

HF works with the community to increase awareness around nutrition and healthy lifestyles through fitness challenges, educational workshops, and physical activity that are offered to all community members at all ages.

Learn more about healthy lifestyles

Diabetes Prevention

Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects the Latino community. But there’s hope. With HF’s help, community members can take simple steps to improve their health and prevent the onset of prediabetes.

Learn more about diabetes prevention

Cancer Awareness and Education

Hispanic Federation provides cancer education, outreach workshops, and screening tools to help patients with cancer management. Our program also offers referrals for easy access to screenings.

Learn more about cancer awareness

Mental Health in the Latino Community

Mental health is often a stigmatized topic in the Latino community, and yet many are affected by mental health illnesses. In fact, at the height of the pandemic and after, Latinos experienced mental health issues such as greater trauma from losing loved ones and emotional stress from close living situations. Additionally, language barriers and ongoing difficulties accessing expensive healthcare can make it difficult for people to access the care they need. Hispanic Federation has created and compiled resources to help destigmatize mental illness and expand access to mental health resources.

Healthcare Enrollment & Access

Historically, the single greatest obstacle to better health for millions of Latinos in the United States has been access to quality, affordable medical care. Beginning in 1998, HF began assisting families to enroll into Medicaid and Child Health Plus and has since made healthcare more accessible for tens of thousands of Latino families.

Need help enrolling? Contact our healthcare navigators at 833-656-2626.

World Trade Center Health Program

HF is conducting outreach and education to support English and Spanish speaking survivors affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks in NYC. Survivors include persons that worked, lived, or attended school, child care, or adult day care in the NYC disaster area, who were adversely affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in NYC.

If you, or someone you know, feels that they may qualify for the WTC Health Program to receive benefits, call us today! HF staff is available to provide more information and help you access the enrollment application.

If you wish to apply to the WTC Health Program, you can use the online system at https://oasis.cdc.gov or download the form at https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/apply.

If you want help filling out this application or have questions about qualification and required documents, you may call (866) 432-9832 or email 911survivor@hispanicfederation.org.

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Additional Healthcare Resources

Hispanic Federation offers several preventative health and wellness resources and programs under its Se Saludable initiative that focuses on maintaining healthy lifestyles in the Latino communities by addressing disparities, increasing physical activities, providing access to vaccines, managing chronic diseases to increase overall quality of life, and more. Explore our preventive healthcare resources and initiatives below.

Long-COVID Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted the Hispanic community, and many individuals and families are still managing the long-term effects of COVID-19. HF has resources to help individuals navigate the long-term effects of COVID-19.

Access Long-COVID resources in English

Access Long-COVID resources in Spanish

Access Long-COVID resources

Vaccines and Immunizations

It’s important that Latinos and other community members stay up to date with the latest vaccines and immunizations to protect and strengthen their health. Boost your immunity and explore the latest vaccine and immunization resources.

Learn more about healthy lifestyles