Latino/Hispanic Engagement Program

Works to advance health equity and address health disparities impacting Mecklenburg County’s Latino/Hispanic population through Communications, Partnerships, Engagement & Outreach, and Departmental Collaboration.    

  • Communications

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    Provides more equitable access to information through a variety of channels including campaigns, media relations, engagement with Latino/Hispanic networks, the WhatsApp group and the County website.

  • Partnerships

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    Foster and strengthen relationships with diverse stakeholders, partners, community members and Spanish-language media outlets.

  • Community Engagement & Outreach

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    Increase the public health reach into the Latino/Hispanic community and emphasizing the role of community involvement in advocating for health needs.

  • Departmental Collaboration

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    Ensure that the Department’s policies and initiatives incorporate the unique needs of Latino populations into their design, implementation, and rollout.

Closing the Latino/Hispanic Engagement Gap