Hispanic Health Council

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Hispanic Health Council

The Hispanic Health Council (HHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and social well-being of Hispanics and other underserved communities. The organization was founded in 1978 and is based in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Pronunciation

Hispanic Health Council: /hɪˈspænɪk hɛlθ kaʊnsəl/

Etymology

The term "Hispanic Health Council" is derived from the English language. "Hispanic" refers to people of Spanish-speaking origin or descent, "Health" refers to the state of being free from illness or injury, and "Council" refers to a body of people elected to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other municipal district.

Related Terms

  • Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
  • Non-profit Organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors (or equivalents) as profit or dividends.
  • Underserved Communities: Communities that have not had adequate access to primary health care services or are vulnerable to health disparities due to factors such as race, socioeconomic status, geography, or age.

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