Celebrating Our Leader: Dr. Antonio Villa Payares’ Feature in Richmond Free Press We are thrilled to share an inspiring feature from the Richmond Free Press highlighting the incredible journey and achievements of Dr. Antonio Villa Payares, our esteemed founder and executive director. Dr. Villa Payares has not only pioneered the first generation of his family […]

La Casa de la Salud Earns CDC Foundation Recognition for COVID Project Impact! In a recent accolade, the CDC Foundation has acknowledged the outstanding efforts of La Casa de la Salud during the pivotal COVID project. This recognition not only fills us with pride but also shines a spotlight on the collaborative endeavors to overcome […]

Celebrating a Milestone in Community Health! http://lacasadelasalud.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1031.mov In an inspiring achievement for our community, we are thrilled to share news that fills us with pride and hope. The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) in collaboration with La Casa de la Salud has graduated its first group of health promoters, marking a significant step towards […]

LCS has screened more than 1,000 Latina women for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. LCS partnered with VCU Massey’s Office of Health Equity and Disparities Research and Policy and Georgetown University to assist in the screening of Latino women at high risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The Contigo project tests the efficacy of […]

Collaborating for Change: LCS Partners with Pioneering Cancer Center to Empower Communities in Research and Care https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXcGsVPIFQA At La Casa de la Salud (LCS), we are honored to stand alongside the prestigious Massey Cancer Center as dedicated partners in the fight against cancer. This collaboration exemplifies our shared commitment to advancing cancer care, research, and […]

Gratitude and Impact: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Community Foundation for their Generous Donations! With immense joy, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Community Foundation for the generous contribution of $25,000 to our organization, “La Casa De La Salud”. Your trust in our cause has truly made a significant impact on the communities […]

At La Casa de La Salud, we believe in the power of the community to generate positive and lasting change. We invite you to immerse yourself in an exciting journey through our new video, where we highlight the significant impact our Influential Messengers have had on our community. Since January 2022, our Influential Messengers have […]

Massey’s Project COALESCE awards seed grants to community organizations VCU Massey Cancer Center is reinvesting in community organizations to reduce the colorectal (CRC) and cervical cancer burden in Virginia. On March 3, Massey awarded $5,000 COALESCE project partner seed grants to Casa de la Salud and Capital Area Health Education Center (AHEC), which are both federally qualified health […]

CDC Diabetes Prevention Project (DPP) CDC Diabetes Prevention Project (DPP) collaboration between LCS and VDC to support the national program to prevent diabetes. Due to the current circumstances dictated by COVID 19, the program has been supported by weekly zoom meetings discussing the DPP core curriculum reviewing behavior change, including, physical activity and stress management.

Clinics and communities address systemic racial disparities with cancer screening. With 56% of colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosed in advanced stages, Virginia remains one of the top three CRC mortality hotspots in the US. The same is true for cervical cancer (CCa), with a 48% diagnosed in advanced stages. Therefore, we propose to implement a quality […]

Publicación en el blog de National Network Library of Medicine SEA El acceso a información de salud confiable y de calidad ha sido una de las principales necesidades de salud identificadas en la comunidad hispana/latina a través de diversas evaluaciones de necesidades en los últimos 10 años en el área Central de Virginia. También sabemos […]

COVID 19 (Teléfono, comida gratis, mascarillas) (Iniciativa 2020) Teléfono, información sobre pruebas de covid gratis en diferentes locaciones, registración previa para una cita para una mamografía gratis, información de servicios de salud y otros recursos, y registración para comida gratis. Tenemos una Línea de teléfono de Recursos 804-404-5633 de lunes a viernes de 9:00 am. […]

Ocho Promotores de Salud (CHWs) Certificados en el 2020, de un grupo de 30 voluntarios en LCS. Historia personal de la Promotora de Salud: Larissa Ramos En el 2017 llegue a la casa de la salud cómo Promotor de Salud con el propósito de poder ayudar a nuestra comunidad, aunque en ese entonces nuestro papel […]

Testimonio de la Promotora de Salud Ester Nuñez En junio del 2019, todo cambió. Hoy doy gracias a Dios por ese accidente, pero en ese momento yo dije: ¡hasta aquí llegamos! Mi amiga estaba conmigo, pensé que me iba morir. Alrededor de las 7:00 pm en camino a dejar a mi amiga después de cenar, […]