Healthy Families & Schools
Health starts with support for health improvement for all our families, preventing cancer and disease, and improving education.
Read the Research
Building Support for Latino Families: A Research Review
2017 ResearchMental Health & Latino Kids: A Research Review
2017 ResearchMom and Baby Health: A Research Review
2016 ResearchHealthier Schools & Kids: A Research Review
2016 ResearchTake action to support our families!
You can help kids and families get help they need for better health and education.
Help Your School Support Students
Half of U.S. children suffer abuse, poverty, and other issues. Use our free Action Pack to track and support these children in our schools!
Improve healthcare access
People need access to quality care. See the latest efforts to bridge the gap in healthcare access and promote health!
Curb mental health issues
Check out the latest ways to bust the stigma over mental health and get more Latinos and all people the care they need for healthy minds!
Take more action!Success Stories
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Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez Gets APHA’s 2025 Sedgwick Memorial Medal for Distinguished Service in Public Health
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