Mensaje de Año Nuevo de la Dra. América Bracho: Tu Voz, Tu Poder

Mensaje de Año Nuevo de la Dra. América Bracho: Tu Voz, Tu Poder

En este mensaje contundente para comenzar el año, la Dra. América Bracho, directora ejecutiva de Latino Health Access, reflexiona sobre los retos y logros del 2025, y presenta la visión clara para el 2026. La idea central es simple y poderosa: la transformación real viene desde adentro de la comunidad. En 2026, Latino Health Access entrenará a más de 3,000 personas en vecindarios y ciudades para que se conviertan en voces activas de cambio. Porque nadie puede hablar tu verdad por ti. Tu experiencia es tu conocimiento. Tu voz es tu poder. Esto no es solo un mensaje. Es una invitación a liderar, a compartir y a construir comunidades más saludables — juntas y juntos. #TuVozTuPoder #DraAmericaBracho #LatinoHealthAccess #LiderazgoComunitario #EquidadEnSalud #JusticiaSocial #SaludPública #PoderComunitario #SantaAna #LHA2026 #CambioColectivo #SomosLHA New Year’s Message from Dr. America Bracho: Your Voice, Your Power In this powerful message to start the year, Dr. America Bracho, CEO of Latino Health Access, reflects on the challenges and victories of 2025 and lays out the vision for 2026. The key insight? Real transformation comes from within the community. In 2026, Latino Health Access will train over 3,000 people across neighborhoods and cities to become voices of change — because no one else can speak your truth. Your experience is your expertise, and your voice is your power. This is not just a message. It is an invitation to lead, to share, and to build healthier communities — together. #YourVoiceYourPower #DrAmericaBracho #LatinoHealthAccess #CommunityLeadership #HealthEquity #SocialJustice #PublicHealth #CommunityPower #SantaAna #LHA2026 #CollectiveChange #WeAreLHA Get full access to Latino Health Access at latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe [https://latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

From Diabetes to Building Parks: Dr. America Bracho on True Community Health

In this conversation, Dr. America Bracho, founder and CEO of Latino Health Access [https://latinohealthaccess.org], explains why telling a patient with diabetes to “go walk” is not enough. What happens when there are no safe parks to walk in? Dr. Bracho shares the powerful 11 year story of how the community organized to build the “Parque Familias Corazones Verdes” (Green Hearts Park) in a zip code that had no parks at all. This episode dives deep into the “social determinants of health,” exploring how housing, low wages, and our environment are part of a “structural design” that creates health inequities. Learn how Latino Health Access is building a legacy of community power to address these root causes and create lasting change. If you enjoyed this episode, please share! In this conversation, Dr. America Bracho, founder and CEO of Latino Health Access [https://latinohealthaccess.org], explains why telling a patient with diabetes to “go walk” is not enough. What happens when there are no safe parks to walk in? Dr. Bracho shares the powerful 11 year story of how the community organized to build the “Parque Familias Corazones Verdes” (Green Hearts Park) in a zip code that had no parks at all. This episode dives deep into the “social determinants of health,” exploring how housing, low wages, and our environment are part of a “structural design” that creates health inequities. Learn how Latino Health Access is building a legacy of community power to address these root causes and create lasting change. If you enjoyed this episode, please share! Make sure you subscribe to stay updated about our latest episodes. Get full access to Latino Health Access at latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe [https://latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Sharing the Fire: The Origin Story of Latino Health Access with Dr. America Bracho

Welcome to the first full episode of Community Heartbeats. We are honored to be joined by the founder, President, and CEO of Latino Health Access, America Cabracho, to talk about the very beginning. How does a movement start? What was the pivotal moment that revealed a community’s needs were being ignored? America shares the inspiring origin story of Latino Health Access, from her early days in public health and talk radio to the challenges and creative solutions that defined the organization. In this episode, you will hear about: * How the radio program “La Familia y Su Salud” became an unexpected tool for community research. * The realization that the community was “profoundly invisible” and the decision to act. * The “Promotores de Salud” model and why trust is “the currency of change.” * The incredible story of the “tamalada,” selling tamales to fund eye surgeries when no one else would help. * America’s personal wellness practices for staying balanced while leading a high impact organization. This conversation is the foundation of everything we do. It’s about building health, equity, and sustainable change by listening to the community and “sharing the fire.” Subscribe to Community Heartbeats for more inspiring stories of resilience, justice, and collective power. If you enjoyed this episode, please share! And thanks for supporting us with your subscription! Get full access to Latino Health Access at latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe [https://latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Welcome to Community Heartbeats (Trailer)

Welcome to Community Heartbeats, the official podcast of Latino Health Access. This is more than just a podcast. It’s an informational bridge for our community. We’re creating a storytelling platform with purpose, built on real stories of resilience, justice, and collective power. Listen to our mission trailer to understand why we’re amplifying these voices and creating new, sustainable ways for supporters to invest in the mission. Because when our communities rise, the world listens. Subscribe now to be the first to hear our full episodes. Please share our podcast with friends and family! Make sure you’re subscribed! Get full access to Latino Health Access at latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe [https://latinohealthaccess.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]