El Centro Hispano

El Centro Hispano is a prominent non-profit organization based in North Carolina dedicated to strengthening the Hispanic/Latino community through advocacy, education, and health services. Within the healthcare landscape, the organization functions as a critical community health hub, offering programs for HIV/STI prevention, mental health support, and chronic disease management. They play a vital role in health equity by partnering with major medical centers like Duke Health and UNC Health to facilitate community-based research and improve healthcare access for underserved populations. The organization is widely recognized for its 'Promotores de Salud' (Community Health Workers) model, which utilizes peer-led outreach to address social determinants of health. Additionally, El Centro Hispano operates mobile health units to provide bilingual health navigation and screening services directly to the community.