Established in 2007, the Having Our Say (HOS) Coalition is a statewide alliance that amplifies the voices of communities of color across California to advance health equity and racial justice. The coalition’s network consists of over 35 policy and advocacy organizations, direct service providers, and grassroots base-building organizations.
The Having Our Say Coalition seeks to:
- Establish health care coverage for ALL Californians
- Increase access to high quality, affordable and culturally competent care
- Forming comprehensive care including mental, oral, and preventative care
Together, the coalition champions progressive policies to eliminate disparities in health care. Our coalition has successfully helped pass legislation to address racism in hospitals (AB 3161).
HOS hosts bi-weekly coalition meetings, provides trainings, and engages in state-level advocacy. If you are interested in joining, please contact Kei Yamamoto at kyamamoto@cpehn.org
