In this powerful episode of Community Heartbeats, Fernando García, director of the Border Network for Human Rights, joins Dr. America Bracho to discuss the realities of immigration, human rights, and the devastating impact of family separation.

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Fernando shares heartbreaking yet inspiring stories of resilience, including families reuniting for a single embrace at the U.S.-Mexico border. This episode is a call to action—to fight for dignity, to move from victimhood to leadership, and to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities.

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In this episode of Community Heartbeats, Dr. America Bracho shares how Latino Health Access transformed the way communities think about health. What started as a focus on diabetes management evolved into a movement for open spaces, safe neighborhoods, and systemic change.

Dr. Bracho discusses how health is more than just taking medication—it is about where people live, work, and play. When residents in Santa Ana reported that they had no safe places for exercise or outdoor activity, Latino Health Access mobilized to fight for parks, walkable neighborhoods, and community spaces. The journey was not easy, and it took over a decade to build a park in a neighborhood with no green spaces.

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This episode is a powerful look at how health is shaped by environment, policy, and advocacy, and how community action can create lasting change.

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The Community Heartbeats podcast launches with a powerful first episode featuring Dr. America Bracho, founder and CEO of Latino Health Access. Hosted by Edwin, this episode takes us back to the origins of the organization, its mission, and the pivotal moments that shaped its work in the community.

Dr. Bracho shares how her early experiences in public health and Spanish-language radio uncovered deep inequalities in healthcare access for Latino communities. From a simple radio call-in show to the creation of a groundbreaking organization, this episode explores the power of community mobilization, trust, and resilience.

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This episode is more than just history—it is an inspiring look at how grassroots activism can create lasting change.

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We are excited to launch Community Heartbeats, a new podcast from Latino Health Access, where real conversations meet community-driven change.

This podcast is about us, for us—because as the saying goes, nothing about us, without us. Here, we will amplify the voices of those who dedicate their lives to helping their neighbors, organizing for social justice, and building a stronger, healthier future for our communities.

This is not just a podcast—it is a movement of connection, healing, and action. Whether you are organizing community health efforts, leading local initiatives, or simply looking for inspiration, Community Heartbeats is for you.

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