Immediate Attention: Join IHAC on June 2 at 10:00 AM

[Julissa Soto]

HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT

Know More About IHAC HEALTHCARE IS A HUMAN RIGHT 📅 Join IHAC on June 2 ⏰ 10:00 AM  💻 Virtual JOIN THE MEETING HERE REGISTER HERE Colorado is at a defining moment. Across our state, families are already feeling the fear and uncertainty created by growing barriers to healthcare access. Policies like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) threaten to push hundreds of thousands of people further away from the care they need to survive and thrive. But this story is not only about crisis. ➡️ It is about community. ➡️ It is about courage. ➡️ It is about what we choose to build together. Because when healthcare systems fail, communities rise. WHAT IS HAPPENING IN COLORADO? The impact of federal and state healthcare changes is already unfolding: ➡️ Hundreds of thousands could lose healthcare coverage ➡️ Uninsured rates are expected to increase dramatically ➡️ Clinics and hospitals are facing overwhelming strain ➡️ Colorado’s healthcare infrastructure is at risk 📅 By December 2026, eligibility barriers intensify. 📅 By October 2027, deeper funding cuts begin taking effect. This is not only about Medicaid. This is about whether working families, children, elders, immigrants, and vulnerable communities will be able to access care with dignity. And the truth is: When one community loses access to care, the entire healthcare system is impacted. WHY IHAC EXISTS The Immigrant Health Access Collaborative (IHAC) was created because communities cannot wait for solutions. IHAC is more than a meeting. It is a growing statewide movement rooted in health equity, collaboration, and action.  We bring together: Community organizations Healthcare providers Public health leaders Legal advocates Educators Community health workers Grassroots leaders Our mission: Protect and expand access to healthcare before families are left behind. We believe healthcare should never depend on immigration status, language, income, or fear. Because when systems fail: Emergency rooms become the only option Preventable illnesses become life-threatening crises Families delay care until it is too late Communities suffer silently IHAC exists to organize solutions, strengthen partnerships, share resources, and ensure that no family has to navigate these challenges alone. Together, we are building a healthier Colorado for everyone. JOIN OUR NEXT IHAC MEETING Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. 📅 Tuesday, June 2 ⏰ 10:00 AM  💻 Virtual Meeting JOIN THE MEETING HERE REGISTER HERE IHAC meets every first Tuesday of the month. Whether you are a healthcare professional, advocate, educator, student, nonprofit leader, or community member — you belong in this conversation. GRATITUDE TO OUR MAY SPEAKERS We are deeply grateful to the leaders helping move this work forward across Colorado. Yolanda Webb (she/her) Executive Director, The Arc of Adams County Yolanda shared powerful insights on disability advocacy, community-centered support systems, and protecting vulnerable populations during times of healthcare uncertainty. View The Arc of Adams Presentation: CLICK HERE Celina Toney Department Chair, Allied Health & Wellness Red Rocks Community College Board President, Casa Inmigrante Celina presented the Free Access to Care Clinic Model Pilot, a visionary collaboration focused on increasing healthcare access for immigrant and underserved communities. This initiative is led in partnership with: Casa Inmigrante Red Rocks Community College Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consulting Colorado Community Health Alliance View Red Rocks / Celina Presentation: CLICK HERE WHY FREE COMMUNITY CLINICS MATTER Free community clinics are not charity. They are essential healthcare infrastructure. When immigrant families have access to preventive care, the entire healthcare system becomes stronger. Community clinics help: ✔ Reduce emergency room overcrowding ✔ Lower long-term healthcare costs ✔ Improve public health outcomes ✔ Support Colorado’s workforce ✔ Increase preventive and early care access ✔ Improve maternal and child health ✔ Reduce uncompensated hospital costs ✔ Provide culturally and linguistically responsive care ✔ Strengthen partnerships between healthcare systems and communities These clinics save lives. They restore dignity. They create trust where fear once existed. CASA INMIGRANTE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC Every Last Saturday of the Month The Casa Inmigrante Community Health Clinic was created with one vision: Building healthier communities together. We provide culturally responsive health education, wellness screenings, care navigation, and community support services for individuals and families — regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. 💙 SERVICES & SUPPORT 💙 Preventive Health & Wellness ✔ Diabetes Education & A1C Support ✔ Blood Pressure Screenings & Education ✔ Preventive Health Screenings ✔ Cancer Screening Education & Resources ✔ Depression Screening Resources ✔ Wellness & Risk Assessments Family & Community Health ✔ Well-Child & Adult Preventive Care Support ✔ Developmental Screening Education ✔ Immunization Information & Resources ✔ Sexual Health Education & Chlamydia Screening Resources (Ages 16–24) Care Navigation & Community Support ✔ Assistance Scheduling Medical Appointments ✔ Referral Coordination & Follow-Up Support ✔ Medicaid Eligibility & Renewal Assistance ✔ Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Guidance ✔ Connection to Community & Healthcare Resources Community Outreach & Events ✔ Monthly Community Health Clinics ✔ Health Fairs & Wellness Events ✔ Health Education & Prevention Resources ✔ On-Site Wellness Services ✔ Bilingual Spanish & English Support Services CLINIC DETAILS 📅 Every Last Saturday of the Month ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Casa Inmigrante Clinic Red Rocks Community College Health Campus 10280 W 55th Ave. Arvada, CO 80002 📞 Contact: 720-427-5542 📧 Email: Julissam...@gmail.com Free community event open to individuals and families. PODCAST & COMMUNITY FEATURE OPPORTUNITY Interested in featuring your organization, programs, research, advocacy efforts, or community initiatives? We are always looking to amplify voices creating change across Colorado. 📧 Julissam...@gmail.com 📧 CLARISSA.JA...@ucdenver.edu This work is bigger than policy. It is about protecting families. It is about preserving dignity. It is about building systems rooted in compassion, equity, and justice. We are not just having conversations. We are preparing Colorado. And we cannot do it without you. We hope to see you Tuesday, June 2 at 10:00 AM. With gratitude and solidarity, Julissa Soto Founder & CEO, Casa Inmigrante Founder, Immigrant Health Access Collaborative (IHAC) Founder & Principal Consultant – Latino Health Equity Consulting Statewide Leader in Immigrant & Community Health Questions?  Ask Julissa for more details Follow Julissa on LinkedIn  You are receiving this email as you signed up for our newsletters.  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can Unsubscribe or Update your preferences