Hispanic Health Council
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History
Headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, the Hispanic Health Council has used its research findings to inform prevention, intervention, and community education programs since its founding in 1978. The organization provides services to the Hispanic community in Connecticut, with emphasis on maternal and child care, family nutrition, risk reduction, youth development, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS.
In 2023, HHC opened a Family Wellness and Cultural Center in Hartford, CT to assist local families with various support services.[2][3]