2013 Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Celebration

The Florida Department of Health, Office of Minority Health, Hispanic-Latino Planning Committee, Orange County Health Department and the Duval County Health Department are joining forces this year to provide a wealth of knowledge, arts and foods to celebrate the rich and diverse culture of Hispanic-Latinos throughout Florida.

This year’s theme, "Hispanics: Serving and Leading Our Nation with Pride and Honor" recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrates the group's heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.

HISPANIC-LATINO HERITAGE MONTH is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th annually; The Office of Minority Health and the Hispanic-Latino planning committee have planned a series of events to celebrate the heritage, culture, spirit, health issues and extraordinary contributions of Hispanic-Latinos Americans. 

In September 1968, Lyndon B. Johnson was authorized by Congress to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.  In 1988, the observance was expanded to a month long celebration beginning on September 15th.  This is the anniversary celebration of the independence of five Latin American countries - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.  In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16th and September 18th, respectively. 

According to the 2010 U.S. Census population estimates, there are roughly 50.5 million Hispanics living in the United States, representing approximately 16.3% of the U.S. total population, making people of Hispanic origin the nation's largest ethnic or race minority.

The 2010 U.S. Census population estimates there are 4, 223,806 Hispanic-Latinos living in Florida, representing approximately 22.5 % of Florida’s total population. The leading causes of death in the Hispanic-Latino population are heart disease, cancer, and accidents (unintentional injuries).

For a calendar of events celebrating 2013 Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month please visit: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/minority/hispanicheritage.html or contact Cheryl Graham at MinorityHealthLiaison@doh.state.fl.us

Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Schedule of Events

September 17, 2013 (Tuesday)
Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month Kick Off (Live/Webinar)
Time: 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Southwood CCOC, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Fl 32399
Building 4052, Room 301
To start or join the online meeting, go to:  https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=235202402&UID=492596257&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
Call-in number 888-670-3525; Code 4951362721
History, culture, music and food sampling

September 18, 2013 (Wednesday)
Co-hosted by the Orange County Health Department
Statewide Webinar Presentation titled: "Hispanic Literature and its Contribution to Public Health"
Speaker: Vanessa Richard, a published writer from Guatemala and Jacqueline Centeno, writer from Puerto Rico
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Southwood CCOC, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Fl 32399
Building 4052, Room 301
To start or join the online meeting, go to: https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=235204652&UID=492596257&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
Call-in number 888-670-3525; Code 4951362721

September 25, 2013 (Wednesday)
Co-hosted by the Duval County Health Department
Statewide Webinar Presentation titled: "Current State of Latino Health"
Speaker: Gladys Velarde, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville and Medical Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Program
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Southwood CCOC, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Fl 32399
Building 4052, Room 301
To start or join the online meeting, go to:  https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=235489402&UID=492596257&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
Call-in number 888-670-3525; Code 4951362721

October 8, 2013 (Thursday)
Co-hosted by Orange County Health Department
Statewide Webinar Presentation titled: "Healthy Cooking with Chef Lola"
Building 4052, Room 301
12:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Southwood CCOC, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Fl 32399
Building 4042, Room 301
To start or join the online meeting, go to:  Go to https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=235490187&UID=492596257&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D Call-in number 888-670-3525; Code 4951362721
 

Poster and Flyer

2013 Hispanic Latino Poster