Hispanic Heritage Month - The Office of Minority Health

Hispanic Heritage Month - The Office of Minority Health

Hispanic Heritage Month 2019 - Active and HealthyDuring Hispanic Heritage Month, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) joins the national celebration of the culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. 

In 2019, OMH will focus on raising awareness on the importance of daily physical activity among the Hispanic/Latino community. Physical activity can help to prevent, reduce, or delay the occurrence of many chronic health conditions that disproportionately impact this community, such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity.