Health and Human Services

“When women take care of their health, they become their own best friend.”—Maya Angelou, poet and civil rights activist 

 


This facet brings greater focus, resources and coordination for health initiatives to address disparate chronic health issues in the community.

Mission/Purpose: To promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources.

Areas of Emphasis: Cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and organ, tissue and blood donation

National Initiative: Childhood Obesity

Signature Programs: HeartLinks to Heart Health, Linkages to Life: Organ, Tissue and Bone Marrow Donation Program, and Walk for Healthy Living

For more detailed information regarding HHS programming, please visit http://linksinc.org/hhs.shtml or email health@linksinc.org.

$500K

St. Philip’s College Endowment

$236K

High School Scholarships

55

Local Members

1960

Founded in San Antonio

 


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