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Meet the group that's changing the face of health policy in California.
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Our Mission
Eliminate health disparities by advocating for public policies and sufficient resources to address the health needs of communities of color.
Executive Summary: 2007-2010 Strategic Plan
A Voice for Change
As the only statewide multicultural health advocacy organization in California, CPEHN is a leader in the fight for health equity. From advocating for culturally and linguistically appropriate care to advancing social and environmental conditions that promote health, CPEHN is at the forefront of improving the health of our communities.
Our History
In the aftermath of Los Angeles's race riots, and the failure of health care reform efforts in the early 1990's, leaders of California's ethnic health organizations saw a need for change. Recognizing the strength of combining their influence, they decided to join together to create a powerful force in health advocacy.
This is how the California Black Health Network, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, the California Rural Indian Health Board, and the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California - came together to form the first and only multicultural health advocacy organization in the state.