Why LHP?    

Latina women in the United States face a unique set of health challenges. They are disproportionately affected by chronic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes; disparities that are not only medical but deeply structural. These health outcomes are shaped by socioeconomic inequities, cultural and linguistic barriers, and limited access to preventive care and education. Conventional health programs often fail to meet the specific needs of this population, resulting in lower engagement, fewer prevention tools, and a greater risk of long-term complications.

Our Mission  

The Latina Health Project is dedicated to closing these gaps by equipping nonprofits and community-based organizations with culturally tailored, evidence-based health education and lifestyle programs developed specifically for Hispanic women in America. Our initiatives are rooted in scientific research, shaped by community input, and built for long-term sustainability and scalability. Each program is developed to reflect the unique context of the communities our partners serve, ensuring that the content is practical, accessible, and easily integrated into participants' daily lives.

The Program

Our core program features a three-part, bilingual and bicultural workshop series delivered by the Latina Health Project, either virtually or in person. These interactive sessions serve as an accessible entry point for long-term health engagement and are intentionally designed to be easily adopted, implemented, and sustained by our community partners. The workshops focus on key areas including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and rest—addressing modifiable risk factors critical to chronic disease prevention. To support continuity and scalability following the workshop series, we provide partner organizations with access to a comprehensive digital resource hub that includes:

  • Culturally responsive curricula and implementation toolkits tailored to the common needs and preferences of Hispanic communities

  • Comprehensive facilitator guides and adaptable program templates to support seamless delivery

  • Multilingual outreach and engagement materials designed to foster participation and community trust

To further support long-term implementation, we offer virtual assistance, host regular engagement events online, and offer in-person programming in New York, NY, and Miami, FL.

Health Outcomes

In current and past implementations, our programs have demonstrated the following key outcomes:

  • 80% of participants reported increased knowledge of nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention (pre/post survey data)

  • 72% of participants reported making at least one positive lifestyle change (e.g., increased physical activity, improved dietary habits) within 6 weeks of program completion

  • 98% of community partners indicated they would continue the program independently with access to our ongoing support and materials

  • 90% program retention rate, indicating strong community engagement and relevance

We track program impact through standardized participant surveys, partner feedback, and engagement metrics from our resource platform. These data points inform continuous improvement and demonstrate our effectiveness in supporting community health outcomes.

Impact & Sustainability

With a growing network of partners across the nation, we are committed to expanding our programming to new regions, strengthening our digital infrastructure for broader access, and investing in long-term capacity-building for community-based organizations. Through our culturally responsive, community-informed, and data-driven approach, partners have the opportunity to advance health equity for one of the fastest-growing populations in the U.S., while contributing to measurable and lasting public health outcomes.

Our scalable model ensures that the impact of our work extends well beyond the core program—deepening our ability to reduce health disparities, promote equity, and drive sustainable change in the lives of Latina women and their families nationwide.