On June 30, 2022, Maryland hosted for the first time ever the First Statewide Meeting for Latin Health Promoters and it was sponsored by the City of Annapolis. The activity, held outdoors at Maryland Hall, was led by Laura Gutierrez, founder of the MALVEC coalition and Kelly Umaña, MALVEC partner and field coordinator. The purpose … First Statewide Meeting for Latin Health Promoters
The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for a little over two years now. During this time, we have seen countless lives lost, especially in the Latino community. MALVEC did not want to see this number go up anymore, and we wanted to do something about it. As we have grown as a coalition, there … Yuliana Macey: A Voice for Her People
It is no secret that community health workers have been a pivotal role in our success as we continue to move through the COVID-19 pandemic. MALVEC has had the luxury of being able to be exposed to many of these community health workers all over the state of Maryland. With the chance to meet so … Ivan Mejia: The Educator and Lifeguard
LHEA promote equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all, with a focus on Latino communities across the state.