National Alliance For Hispanic Health
National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improve the health and well being of American Hispanics by providing health care information, emphasizing cultural competence and culturally proficient programs. It has been named one of the best nonprofit organizations to work for.
NAHH conducts research, demonstration programs and provides information services through its member organizations, which include community-based groups, universities, government agencies, foundations and corporations. According to PBS's "Remaking American Medicine" series, it is the oldest and largest network of Hispanic health and human services providers, delivering services to more than 14 million people each year.
NAHH is governed by a vounteer board of directors and managed by its president and chief executive officer, Dr. Jane L. Delgado, who has served in that capacity since 1985. Dr. Delgado is the author of The Latina Guide to Health (Newmarket Press, 2010).
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