About us
Our history
Originating from a capstone project completed by its founder at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, LCS was launched in Petersburg, Virginia, to reduce barriers to access to health information, services, and prevention initiatives. Later that year, LCS transitioned into a nonprofit organization led by a multidisciplinary team committed to aligning community health priorities with local and state policies to enhance the quality of life of the Hispanic community.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is grounded in partnership, trust, and cultural responsiveness. Through strong referral networks, bilingual support, and community-driven solutions, we focus on addressing social determinants of health while empowering individuals and families to make informed decisions about their well-being.
Our Mission
Our mission is to contribute to the improvement of the health and well-being of the Hispanic community through a holistic model that promotes healthy lifestyles and facilitates access to health services and other resources.
Our Vision
Our vision is to foster an ongoing health education movement that inspires and empowers Hispanics to take control of their health and lead a better, healthier, and longer life.
Our Values
Our work is grounded in honoring lived experiences, valuing community voices, and fostering meaningful relationships with those we serve and our partners. We believe that lasting impact is achieved through trust, respect, transparency, accountability, and a deep commitment to serving communities with dignity, compassion, and integrity.
Community Health Workers
La Casa de la Salud relies on Community Health Workers (CHWs) to advance its mission and strengthen engagement with the communities we serve. Through outreach, education, and resource navigation, CHWs play a key role in connecting individuals and families to essential health information and services.
Their deep understanding of community needs helps promote health awareness, reduce barriers to care, and support improved health outcomes.
Meet Our Founder and Director
Antonio M. Villa Payares MD, MPH
LCS Executive Director & Founder
Adjunct Professor Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences Virginia Commonwealth University Advisory Council on Health Disparity and Health Equity (ACHDHE) Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Board of Directors
Chris Parks
Senior Loan Officer. Sales Manager Mc Lean Mortgage Corporation.
Peter Prizzio, M.ed.
Former FQCC Chief Executive Officer
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Carlin Rafie, PhD
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Virginia TECH
Alberto Torres
Taxpayer advocate service Richmond.
Community Leader
Our Staff
Marta Gomez
Administrative & Program Assistant
Sergey Drobchenko
Financial Assistant
Elizabeth Mendoza
Administrative Project Coordinator
Gina Hernandez
Operative Project Coordinator
Jocelyn Espinoza
Public Health Assistant
Katya Perez
CHW & Resource Line
Lucero Plata
Communications and Marketing Associate
Carmen Sermini
Virginia Beach Coordinator
Glenda Campuzano
Petersburg Coordinator
Natalia Alvarez
Harrisonburg Coordinator
Larissa Ramos
CHW & Event Coordinator / Case Management Navigator
Cecilia Quintanilla
CHW & Case Management Navigator
Ester Nunez
CHW & Case Management Navigator
Eduvina Perez
Harrisonburg CHW
Nos enfocamos en alinear las prioridades del sistema de salud con las necesidades de la comunidad latina
Explora todos los proyectos y logros de La Casa de la Salud.
Promotores
Promovemos el acceso a los servicios de salud y sociales, a través de miembros con un conocimiento profundo de la comunidad a la que sirven, quienes son el enlace entre las personas y los prestadores de servicios.
Iniciativas
Cooperamos con otras organizaciones más allá del área de la salud, contribuyendo a satisfacer muchas de las necesidades de la comunidad latina en nuestro estado.
Programas
Estructuramos programas permanentes basados en los lineamientos nacionales de prevención y manejo de enfermedades crónicas para abordar estas problemáticas de manera holística en nuestra comunidad latina.
Nosotros
La Casa De La Salud fue creada en 2014 como resultado de un estudio piloto en The Department of epidemiology and Public Health en Virginia Commonwealth University basado en las necesidades de la comunidad Hispana. Fue lanzada en la ciudad de Petersburg Virginia como una iniciativa para eliminar barreras en el acceso a informacion, servicios y programas de salud. En el mismo año se convirtio en organizacion sin animo de lucro conformada por un equipo multidisciplinario para alinear nuestros programas con las politicas del sistema de salud y mejorar la calidad de vida de la comunidad Hispana.
Misión
Nuestra misión es contribuir al mejoramiento de la salud y bienestar de la comunidad Hispana a través de un modelo que permite promover estilos de vida saludable y facilita el acceso a servicios de salud y otros recursos.
Estrategia
LCS promueve acciones en alianza con líderes y promotores de salud en coordinacion con otras organizaciones y agencias para satisfacer las necesidades de la comunidad.