Our History
Our founder, Milagros Abreu, MD, MPH
Has a post-doctoral training in Epidemiology at BU School of Public Health, and is the founder and executive director of
The Latino Health Insurance Program, Inc.(LHIP),
Inspired to reduce barriers faced by minorities when trying to access healthcare and to navigate the health care system, Dr. Milagr
Our founder, Milagros Abreu, MD, MPH
Has a post-doctoral training in Epidemiology at BU School of Public Health, and is the founder and executive director of
The Latino Health Insurance Program, Inc.(LHIP),
Inspired to reduce barriers faced by minorities when trying to access healthcare and to navigate the health care system, Dr. Milagros Abreu founded the Latino Health Insurance Program, Inc. (LHIP) in East Boston in 2006. In Massachusetts, the proportion of Latino residents who report having diabetes is 14.2% compared to 6.5% for the general population. Age-standardized death rates (per 100,000 people) from 2003-2005, for heart disease and diabetes were higher among residents from towns and cities with a high concentration of minorities such as the cities LHIP serves. The population served by LHIP is 98% low-income and speaks Spanish or Portuguese as a first language.
Our Mission
The Latino Health Insurance Program is a non-profit organization (501c3) with the primary goals:
- To offer a community based, culturally-specific program for health insurance enrollment and maintenance to minority residents in Massachusetts.
- To connect clients to the appropriate health care services (including primary care, specia
The Latino Health Insurance Program is a non-profit organization (501c3) with the primary goals:
- To offer a community based, culturally-specific program for health insurance enrollment and maintenance to minority residents in Massachusetts.
- To connect clients to the appropriate health care services (including primary care, specialty care, dental care), and help individuals to apply for S.N.A.P (food stamps), W.I.C., Fuel assistance, Emergency Income Payment Program (city of Framingham rental assistance).
- To promote a more effective use of preventive services (including health screenings, prenatal care, wellness visits, and health education) while reducing medical cost.
Our Services
Our Services
PATIENT NAVIGATION AND CARE COORDINATION
Assistance to apply for medical and dental insurance coverage and provide follow-up case management.
SNAP
We are DTA SNAP providers where we offer two different programs;
Help people enroll for S.N.A.P (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for MA residents) and Path to work program.
VACC
PATIENT NAVIGATION AND CARE COORDINATION
Assistance to apply for medical and dental insurance coverage and provide follow-up case management.
SNAP
We are DTA SNAP providers where we offer two different programs;
Help people enroll for S.N.A.P (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for MA residents) and Path to work program.
VACCINATION EFFORTS
In 2021, LHIP was approved as a vaccination site. As of Dec 2023, LHIP has vaccinated over 9500 residents of MA. Please visit our offices to get your Covid-19 and flu Vaccines and our childhood vaccines if you child needs them.
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMNT PROGRAM
6 week curriculum addressing various topics about living with and taking control of a chronic illness.
DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM
The workshops are effective by the process and the mutual support from each participant. The classes include the techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue and pain. The participants will meet once a week for six weeks for 2 1/2 hours.