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NHHF Launches NHHF Action Fund as Hundreds of Health Leaders Gather in Washington<\/h1>\n

PR Newswire<\/p>\n

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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WASHINGTON<\/span>, Sept. 23, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire<\/span>-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ — The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF<\/span>) gathered health leaders, healthcare professionals, students, policymakers, and partners in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 16th for its 2026 DC Leadership Reception, where we celebrated the dedication of healthcare leaders and officially launched the NHHF<\/span> Action Fund.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Held at The University Club, the reception featured the presentation of Hispanic Health Leadership Awards to Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Carl Garrett, formerly of Centene<\/span>. NHHF<\/span> also introduced the Leadership Physician Fellows who completed their one-year executive training program and the Health Professional Student Scholarship winners.<\/p>\n

The event included representatives of the Hispanic Health Professionals Network and host organizations, the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF<\/span>), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC<\/span>), and National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA<\/span>).<\/p>\n

“NHHF<\/span> was proud to launch the NHHF<\/span> Action Fund at the reception. The Action Fund will focus on advocacy and policy to increase health equity, building on our first Capitol Hill Day, which brought health professionals together with Members of Congress and Senators to discuss issues affecting Hispanic and underserved<\/span> communities,” said Dr. Elena V. Rios<\/b>, Founder and President of the National Hispanic Health Foundation.<\/p>\n

“The launch of the NHHF<\/span> Action Fund marks a significant step forward in advancing health advocacy and policy efforts to improve the health of Hispanic communities across the nation,” said Andres Ramirez<\/b>, President of the NHHF<\/span> Action Fund.<\/p>\n

NHHF<\/span> presented the Hispanic Health Leadership Award to Senator Catherine Cortez<\/span> Masto<\/span> (D-Nev.) on Capitol Hill during Hill Day activities.<\/p>\n

“I am honored to accept the Hispanic Health Leadership Award from NHHF<\/span>, an organization that has done incredible work to ensure Hispanic communities across our country can access quality health care,” said Senator Catherine Cortez<\/span>\u00a0Masto<\/span><\/b>. “Latinos are often underrepresented in our health care system, and I will always be their voice in the Senate advocating for lower costs and more accessible care.”<\/p>\n

Actor and comedian Gabe<\/span>\u00a0Pacheco<\/b> served as the evening’s master of ceremonies.<\/p>\n

The 2026 DC Leadership Reception was made possible by the generous support of its sponsors and partners, whose commitment to health equity and leadership strengthens our collective impact.<\/p>\n

NHHF<\/span> extends its sincere thanks to its 2026 Leadership Reception sponsors for their generous support:<\/p>\n

Platinum Sponsor
<\/b>United Health Foundation<\/p>\n

Gold Sponsor
<\/b>Pfizer Inc.<\/p>\n

Silver Sponsors
<\/b>Centene<\/span> Corporation
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC<\/span>)
Johnson & Johnson<\/p>\n

NHHF<\/span> also thanks its media partners for helping amplify the event and its mission: LATINO magazine, Latina Style magazine, El<\/span> Tiempo<\/span> Latino, and Latino Leaders magazine.<\/p>\n

About the National Hispanic Health Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n

The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF<\/span>) advances health equity by strengthening leadership, research, and education to support culturally responsive health professionals and improve care for Hispanic and underserved<\/span> communities. <\/a>NHHF<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

About the National Hispanic Health Foundation Action Fund<\/b><\/p>\n

The National Hispanic Health Foundation Action Fund is a strategic expansion of NHHF’s<\/span> mission focused on advancing federal and state policies that improve access to quality healthcare, address health disparities, and support a diverse healthcare workforce.<\/p>\n

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