[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 173 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1435]
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                    IN HONOR OF LATINO HEALTH ACCESS

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of Latino 
Health Access, a community organization that has been devoted to 
helping underserved communities in Santa Ana for the past 25 years. 
Over this time, Latino Health Access has become an important pillar of 
the community by working to fulfill their mission of providing 
culturally appropriate health programming and civic engagement 
resources. This work has been invaluable to the city of Santa Ana as 
many of the individuals served by their programs may otherwise not have 
had the ability to get the care they needed.
  Latino Health Access' ``Promotores Program'' is a shining example of 
the level of community engagement for which they have become known. 
Santa Ana residents have built lasting meaningful relationships with 
staff and volunteers from Latino Health Access through this program. By 
making themselves available in supermarkets, churches, and other 
community areas, the Promotores have made the mission of creating 
healthier communities a reality. This allows Santa Ana residents to 
receive comprehensive health care ranging from senior care to weight 
management, and everything in between.
  Futhermore, Latino Health Access has worked diligently to provide 
Santa Ana residents with the tools and training to become more active 
participants in their communities and local governments. They have 
given these underserved individuals a chance to advocate for the needs 
of their communities and ensure that their voices are heard. This work 
has led to tangible results as Latino Health Access has played a 
critical role in bringing the only park and community center to the 
92701 ZIP Code; thereby highlighting the importance open spaces play in 
the overall health and mental well-being of a community.
  As they approach their 25th Anniversary, I congratulate them on 
reaching this milestone and wish them the best of luck on the next 25 
years and beyond.

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