WHO WE ARE

The Hispanic Health Coalition (HHC) is a non-profit organization established in 1996. Operating under a volunteer board, HHC carries out its mission by supporting those core goals and activities determined to be essential to the success and growth of the organization.

The Hispanic Health Coalition has been a reliable resource, information source and voice for Houston’s Hispanics and those who serve them. Consisting of leaders from healthcare, education, social service, faith-based, business, community and government organizations with experience working with the Hispanic population, the HHC is committed to continuing to improve the health of our community.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS



  • Norma Olvera, PhD
    President
  • Nathalie Folch, MD, MPH
    Vice President
  • Desiree Gonzales Philips, BS,MCHES
    Treasurer

  • Secretary
  • Nancy Butte, PhD
    (YTD membership *2009)
  • Roa Espinosa
    (YTD membership *2009)
  • Jicela Longoria, MPH, CHES
    (YTD membership *2008)
  • Karolina Murguia, MPH
    (YTD membership *2008)
  • Donaji Stelzig, MPH
    (YTD membership 2006)
  • Louise Villejo, MPH, MCHES
    (Past president, founding member)
  • Evangelina T. Villagomez, PhD, APRN, CCRN, CDE, CS
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PROGRAMS

August 2011 CDC/HHS National Influenza Vaccination Partnership
HHC was represented among 30 community health advocates from across the U.S. that gathered in Houston, TX to launch a national long-term partnership with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). Article

2009 Collaboration with Minority Health Coalitions and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society -- June 10, 2009
Sponsored Understanding Blood Cancers: Challenges, Strategies and Resources for Patients, Family members and Professionals

2009 Collaboration with Minority Health Coalitions—April, 2009
Promoted month long series of events for National Minority Health Awareness Month. Sponsored Health Disparies Luncheon. Norma Olvera, Ph.D. recognized as Outstanding Community Leader.

2009 Collaboration with La Fe Health Policy Group from San Antonio, Texas
Supported several Hispanic Health Policy initiatives

2009 Executive Services Corp of Houston (ESCH)
The Hispanic Health Coalition continued to work with ESCH to improve the organization’s future by conducting an Organizational Capacity Assessment, SWOT anaylsis and developing a Strategic Plan and Financial Management Policy.

2009 ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up Get Moving –November 7, 2009
The Hispanic Health Coalition, Inc. is planning the 3nd Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving in Houston on Saturday, November 7, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Mason Park, located in the East End. The event’s goal is to raise awareness of the many fun ways to exercise and prevent health conditions for people of all ages. We expect over 2,500 community members at this free event. Activities will include walking, running, golf, stretching, yoga/pilates, baseball, football, soccer, basketball, tennis, rock climbing, biking/bike safety, martial arts, aerobics, salsa dancing, Zumba, cricket, cheerleading, and much more. Boxed lunches and drawings for prizes will also be offered.

Past Programs (PDF)

1996 Founded

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ACTIVITIES

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PARTNERSHIPS

  • De Madres a Madres
  • Texas Women's Health Network
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Houston Wellness Association
  • Asian American Health Coalition / HOPE Clinic
  • Latinos in a Network for Cancer Control (LINCC)
  • March of Dimes - Texas Chapter
  • Mission Investment Initiative
  • Hope Through Grace, Inc (HTG)-non profit organization working to eliminate colorectal cancer
  • BOUNCE: A Healthy LIfestyle Program for the Prevention of Childhood Obesity
  • National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH)-Familia Strengthening Families Social Network Research Initiative
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