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The National Latino Research Center (NLRC) is an applied social science research center with longstanding community and organizational partnerships in the U.S.-Mexico border region.鈥疶he mission of the NLRC is to promote research, training, and greater awareness on the unique needs and dynamics of local communities. The NLRC works in partnership with Latina/o communities, organizations, and public institutions bridging educational and health resources and opportunities. 

NLRC engages in research related to health, education, civic learning and action and the environment.

New Grant Award!

The research project is a partnership between the NLRC, Vista Community Clinic, and Vista Unified School District. The proposed research will develop and evaluate 鈥淏ridges2Health,鈥� a Community Health advocate program developed by a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC). The project will tailor and evaluate the intervention within two recently designated 鈥淐ommunity Schools鈥� within the Vista Unified School District in north county San Diego. 

The Bridges2Health Community Health Advocate from Vista Community Clinic will provide support within two Community Schools to assist students and their families establish a medical home, connect them with community resources to address health needs, increase enrollment and sustain engagement with Medicaid/CHIP and SNAP programs, and plan health specific events in the community.