Izzy Ventura Meda's Colleagues at Familias en Acción
Izzy Ventura Meda's Contact Details
503-201-9865
Portland, Oregon, United States
Familias en Acción
Izzy Ventura Meda's Company Details
Familias was founded in 1998 by members of the Hispanic community and other stakeholders respond to the need for a culturally specific organization to promote health for Hispanics. The mission of Familias is to promote holistic family well-being for Latinos through community engagement, education, research and advocacy for social change. The priorities of Familias include cancer and chronic disease prevention and education, cancer survivorship, chronic disease self-management, community leadership development, the elimination of health disparities, community based participatory research, community participation in public policy, strategic partnerships and holistic health integrating mind, body and spirit.