October is National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture, contributions and achievements of the Latino community. The 2021 theme is “Esperanza: A celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope.” The Latino population is the largest racial and ethnic minority in the U.S. The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will be promoting disease prevention and other health resources for the Hispanic/Latino communities during the month. Learn more information from the HHS Fact Sheet on the website.