Health Disparities Research
LCS has collaborated with the following organizations on research initiatives:
VCU Latino Behavioral Health Initiative
La Casa de la Salud participated in a community-based project to assess behavioral health needs among Spanish-speaking Latino residents. Our efforts helped identify barriers to care and inform the development of culturally appropriate, Spanish-language behavioral health programs.
Cameron Foundation (IPHI) Community Health Needs Assessment
La Casa de la Salud supported the Cameron Foundation’s CHNA by providing Spanish translation of surveys and materials, ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy. We also helped engage Spanish-speaking community members through focus groups, contributing to a more inclusive assessment of community health needs.
Bonsecour (Community Health Needs Assessment/ Research and Trainings )
La Casa de la Salud collaborated with Bon Secours to engage Latino patients in the CHNA process, ensuring their voices and experiences were included. Our work helped identify community health priorities and inform future programs and resource planning for underserved families.
VCU Proyecto Contigo
La Casa de la Salud partnered with VCU Massey and Georgetown University to support the screening of Latina women at high risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Our work helped connect participants to genetic counseling and testing and informed culturally targeted interventions to improve health outcomes for at-risk women.
VCU School of Public Health
La Casa de la Salud collaborated with VCU to develop bilingual educational tools, facilitate community focus groups, and support public health learning opportunities. These efforts strengthened community engagement in research, elevated community voices, and built a foundation for sustainable, collaborative projects.