ABOUT AHHE
What is AHHE?

The Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE) was founded in 1988 as a national voluntary organization seeking to foster programs and policies to increase the presence of Hispanics in health administration professions. AHHE is the first organization devoted exclusively to Hispanic healthcare executives and to the education of the healthcare industry about the Hispanic healthcare marketplace.

The East Coast Chapter of AHHE was founded in New York City in 1999 as a regional affiliate of the national organization. Based in New York City, the Chapter membership has grown to over 155 individuals and 11 organizations from as far north as Buffalo, New York, east to Connecticut and as far south as Annapolis, Maryland.
Why should I Join?

There are many healthcare needs within the Hispanic population that can be addressed through your involvement in AHHE. The facts are:

* The U.S. Hispanic population is the most undereducated major segment of the population in terms of pre-professional education.
* Hispanics are the group least likely to have health insurance with 31% having no insurance at all.

By joining the East Coast Chapter of AHHE, you will become an important advocate for increasing the number of Hispanic health care professionals in the US health care setting, thereby having a major inpact in helping to improve access to health care to the Hispanic community. In addition, you will be able to:

* Assist in the professional development of Hispanics in the U.S.
* Promote public awareness of Hispanic health care needs
* Serve as a resource to improve access to care for Hispanics
* Advocate for greater hispanic representation in medical and health-related academia
* Gain access to influential health care executives, providing with job growth opportunities, networking opportunities, and access to health care organizations across the country.

How Do I Join?

You can join online or download the application , select your level of involvement, fill out the form and mail it to:

Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE)
Post Office Box 230832, Ansonia Station
New York, New York 10023
Tel. (212) 877-1615, Fax (212) 877-2406
Email: ahheinnyc@aol.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.ahhe.org.