La Casa de la Salud (LCS) is excited to announce a growing partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of Public Health (SoPH). Together, we aim to strengthen health research and promote health equity within the Latino community by fostering community-driven, culturally responsive research initiatives. This collaboration aligns with our strategic plan to support efforts […]

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 […]