Most Hispanic and Latino older adults manage multiple chronic conditions, yet many face disparities in accessing health care treatment and prevention and continue to be underserved. Evidence-based health promotion programs are vital in improving older adults' physical and mental health.

Explore the best practice toolkit developed by NCOA and its partners to advance strategies for effectively implementing and sustaining evidence-based health promotion programs in Hispanic/Latino communities. 

Webinar participants will:

• Get an overview of our new best practice toolkit for community-based organizations and professionals to enhance their program outreach, implementation, and sustainability
• Enjoy a robust discussion with expert panelists who were involved in developing the toolkit
• Brainstorm additional solutions to existing challenges to further advance health initiatives in Hispanic and Latino communities

Speakers

• Lourdes Guerrero, EdD, MSW, Associate Director, SOL-INCA (Study of Latinos – Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging) Lab at the University of California, San Diego
• Christine S. Perez Jimenez, BS, MS, Director of Programs, National Hispanic Council on Aging
• Yessenia Cervantes-Vazquez, Lead Community Health Worker, Rush University Medical Center
• Katherine Martinez, MSW, LSW, President/CEO, Neighorhood SHOPP
• Kathleen Zuke, MPH, Director, NCOA Center for Healthy Aging
• Yoko Meusch, MA, Program Associate, NCOA Center for Healthy Aging
• Cristina Estrella, MS, CHES, Program Specialist, NCOA Center for Healthy Aging

Disclaimer: This project was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $2,000,000 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. 

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