Latino Commission on AIDS Welcomes New Consul General of Mexico in New York Hon. Diego Gomez Pickering
International Fri, August 05, 2016 10:36 AM
New York, NY - During a very productive and cordial meeting, leadership of the Latino Commission on AIDS, led by its President, Guillermo Chacon, had the opportunity to welcome and congratulate Honorable Diego Gomez Pickering as he steps into his role as Consul General of Mexico in New York. The Commission and the staff of "Ventanilla de Salud", a health promotion program at Mexico's consulate, discussed several issues including HIV, mental health and other health needs of the new immigrant community, including the LGBT community.
"The Latino Commission on AIDS welcomes with open arms Consul General Gomez Pickering. We will continue working cooperatively on behalf of the most vulnerable populations, including all new immigrant communities." Stated Guillermo Chacon President of the Latino Commission on AIDS, and founder of the Hispanic Health Network
CONTACT:
Daniel Leyva
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dleyva@latinoaids.org
ABOUT THE LATINO COMMISSION ON AIDS
The Latino Commission on AIDS (Commission) is a nonprofit membership organization founded in 1990 dedicated to meet the health challenges and addressing the impact of HIV/AIDS. The Commission is the leading organization coordinating National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day (May 15), National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (October 15), Latinos and the Deep South, and other prevention, research, capacity building, and advocacy programs across the United States and its territories. The Latino Commission is the founder of the Hispanic Health Network, dedicated to eliminate health disparities in our communities. For more information visit: www.nlaad.org.
