News (Noticias) for Health
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November 23, 2009
New breast cancer screening guide will disproportionately hurt black and Hispanic women
Billboards in New Brunswick Hispanic district give info for help on domestic violence – New Jersey
November 21, 2009
Mexican doctors pointed to parents as the reason Mexico leads the world in child obesity, a problem made worse in this country by the lack of sports training.
November 20, 2009
Angel Reyes Interview About Child Safety In Cars On Good Morning Texas
Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage at the Comité Noviembre Puerto Rican Artisans & Health Fair – Saturday, Nov. 23 – Bronx, NYC
November 19, 2009
Video: New Research Finds Latinas with Lactose Intolerance Manage By Avoiding Dairy
The county’s only health outreach program designed for the Spanish-speaking population gets a big boost. – “Tomando Control de su Salud” got a $50,000 grant Wednesday from the Regence Foundation. – Yakima
November 18, 2009
Hispanics and women make up most of the swine flu deaths in San Diego County
New Report: More Than 2 Million Hispanic Households With Children Face Hunger – Hispanic households with children experiencing very low food security up almost 50%
UnitedHealthcare To Offer Seniors Hispanic-Centered Medicare Education Seminars
AT&T Announces Campaign to Support PADRES Contra El Cancer in Fight Against Childhood Disease
Experts warned on Tuesday that the rise in health problems due to obesity among Mexican children, which is considered to be an epidemic, threatens “for the first time” to reduce life expectancy rates in the country.
Immigrants and Health Care – The Real Numbers and Policy Implications
November 16, 2009
Colgate-Palmolive and the American Diabetes Association Recognize American Diabetes Month Through Hispanic Outreach
Where two contentious issues intersect- Immigration and health House measure omits Senate panel’s legal test
Hispanic were more than twice as likely as whites to report that food in their home was scarce – Government report
Latino Geriatric Center program eases the burden of Alzheimer’s in Milwaukee
November 13, 2009
Hispanic Organizations Unite To Address Major Problems with Health Care Legislation – Ten national Hispanic groups sent a joint letter to Congress about the devastating impact of the health care legislation on Hispanic small businesses, seniors and families.
Hispanics accounted for more than half of the 95 swine flu-related deaths in Texas in the first six months of the H1N1 pandemic, an analysis by the state health department found.
México: casi 500 muertes por AH1N1
Salud en EE.UU.: hispanos temen exclusión
November 12, 2009
Hispanic Organizations Unite To Address Major Problems with Health Care Legislation in Congress
For Battered Latina Immigrants: Dwindling Resources, But Also Hope – This is the second report in a special two-part series on domestic violence in immigrant communities by Feet in Two Worlds reporters.
Barrow scientists partner with Hispanic ‘El Grupo’ in Alzheimer’s research
Initially waved off, Hispanic advocates jump into health debate – Effort centers on ensuring reform doesn’t shortchange immigrants
November 11, 2009
The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) and Pfizer Helpful Answers Present Briefing on Hispanics and Health Care — Wednesday, November 18th
The House Health Care Reform Bill and Immigrants
A new study of workers at 50 hotels in the United States found that women were 50% more likely to be injured than men, and that Hispanic women had an injury rate two-thirds higher than their white female counterparts.
Health Net of California Expands Pioneering Cross-Border Health Plan into San Diego County – Health Net de California ofrecera un programa de salud fronterizo en el Condado de San Diego
Nearly 70% of Latinos think that spiritual healing is very important in maintaining health and well being.
Special Issue Of Medical Journal Explores Latino Health And Health Care
Domestic Violence In Immigrant Communities: Often Triggered by Stress and Complicated by Immigration Status – This is the first in a special two-part series on domestic violence in immigrant communities by Feet in Two Worlds reporters.
November 10, 2009
Health officials say low-income Latino immigrants haven’t been getting enough attention during the H1N1 pandemic. They’re considered a high risk group because they often lack health insurance, have high rates of chronic diseases and difficult jobs.
Miami Dade College to train Mexican Red Cross workers
LANDMARK HOUSE HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL IS GOOD FOR LATINOS, SENATE NEEDS TO COMPLETE THE TASK AND BUILD ON THE HOUSE EFFORT, SAYS NCLR
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus took the right stand on threatening to withhold healthcare votes
Traveling in Mexico despite drug violence, H1N1 flu
November 9, 2009
Physician bias might keep life-saving transplants from black and Hispanic patients
House Passes Landmark Health Care Reform Bill That Leaves Intact Provisions Increasing Immigrants’ Access to Health Insurance
Traditional Healers Choose to Fight H1N1 Naturally
National Alliance for Hispanic Health commends passage of health care bill
November 5, 2009
APA Poll Finds Stress Having an Impact on Families, Hispanics
The Prevention Research Center (PRC) in St. Louis is launching a multinational research project focused on preventing the leading causes of death in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America. – will conduct a four-year, $2.8 million effort to apply and adapt evidence-based strategies for preventing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity in the United States, Mexico and Brazil
Photos: Latin Music Superstar Luis Fonsi to Serve as Celebrity Ambassador for the 6th Annual Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital(R)
For immigrants, illness can bring a death sentence
The American Heart Association Launches Go Red Por Tu Corazon at the Latin Grammy’s to Educate Latinas About Their Heart Health
November 4, 2009
Little Joe: ‘I’m diabetic! Are you?’
The debate over health care for illegal immigrants continues to percolate in Congress despite the Obama administration’s efforts to put it to rest, with lawmakers in both houses also wrangling over how much coverage to provide for immigrants who have settled in the country legally.
November 2, 2009
Alzheimer’s researchers tap into Hispanic group at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix
Dr. Eliscer Guzman From The Mount Sinai Hospital Among Comunilife Honorees
Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of Progressive Caucus, Vows to Bring “Robust” Public Option to House Floor
Texas needs Spanish-speaking social workers
October 30, 2009
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Applauds Confirmation of Dr. Regina Benjamin as the 18th Surgeon General of the United States
Puerto Rico lawmakers have voted to adopt one of the world’s lowest legal limits for drunk driving.
LULAC Hails the Inclusion of Puerto Rico in the House Healthcare Bill
Todobebe and Molina Healthcare Produce National Public Service Announcements
October 29, 2009
Patient Medical Home Linked to Reducing Health Disparities – Studies Find Chronic Disease Awareness Lacking Among US Latinos without Usual Source of Care
Not a healthy state for all Latinos in the US – Undocumented foreign-born Latinos face serious financial and language barriers to quality health care
Special Issue of Medical Journal Explores Latino Health and Healthcare – New Facts Uncovered to Advance Healthcare Systems and Policy for US Latinos
Health Insurance Status Among US Latinos Affects Perception of Quality of Health Care – Researchers Link Socioeconomic and Other Factors to Health Insurance Coverage
October 28, 2009
Latino Leaders Launch National Campaign for Healthcare Reform – New website unveiled today will educate and mobilize community on healthcare reform.
Meet the Man Behind Zumba: Beto Perez – He built a global empire helping people have fun and burn calories.
75% of HIV Positive Hispanics Have AIDS
Health Reform for Latinas Should Include Not Being Shackled While Birthing
October 26, 2009
Latinos lag in skills as toddlers, studies show – Poor, immigrant Latinas have healthy babies but by age 2 or 3, their toddlers begin to lag behind white middle-class children in vocabulary, listening and problem-solving skills, according to two new studies.
The Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group is publishing “Cancer de Mama 101” to serve the growing Hispanic community in Eagle County, CO
Millions of children in the US suffer from suboptimal levels of vitamin D – 80% of Hispanic children tested!!!
Texas Dr. Antonio Falcon: We’re Facing A Catastrophic Situation On The Border
October 17, 2009
UnitedHealthcare Launches PlanBienSM for Colorado Hispanics; Plan Combines Health Benefits, Bilingual Support Services
October 15, 2009
Crafting a final version of health insurance legislation to attract moderate Republican support would be a “waste of time,” according to the leader of the House Progressive Caucus. – Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.)
CNN To Disclose Alex Castellanos’s Health Care Industry Ties – (Republican political media consultant)
Statement of Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health on National Latino AIDS Awareness Day October 15, 2009
October 14, 2009
HEALTH CARE BILL OVERCOMES EXTREMIST POLITICS, BUT STILL NEEDS IMPROVEMENT, SAYS NCLR
Some Immigrants Going Back to Their Home Countries To Get Affordable Health Care
At the end of the 31st annual Hispanic Heritage month, Latinos in the US are still waiting to celebrate a crucial victory –getting rid of the toxic water that poisons so many of our communities.
To mark National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, Planned Parenthood of Indiana will give away vouchers for free HIV/AIDS testing today at events.
A needle exchange program in Puerto Rico is testing a vending machine that provides drug users with clean syringes after-hours to fight the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.
October 12, 2009
Cuban public health authorities reported the first three deaths from the AH1N1 flu virus on the island and said that to date 621 cases of the disease have been confirmed.
October 9, 2009
Latinas Feeling Uncertain About Healthcare Debate
The cast of the Ugly Betty will be joining forces with the U.N. “to shed light on a campaign to stop the spread of malaria in Africa
Unequal access: Hispanic children rarely get top-notch care for brain tumors
What should Latinos think of H1N1?
October 7, 2009
Mexican Health Minister Visits Washington to Discuss H1N1
Too Much Silence About Swine Flu’ Impact on Blacks, Latinos
Verification of illegal immigrants is scrutinized amid healthcare debate – L.A. County officials question cost-effectiveness of rules aimed at screening those trying to get public health services.
African-American, Latino and civil rights groups have launched an ad campaign aimed at pressuring moderate Democratic senators to support health care legislation that allows the government to sell insurance in competition with private industry.
First steps: Horse helps 8-year-old Rhiannon Hernandez to reach dream – (touching)
Miss Dominican Republic to Take OraQuick ADVANCE® Rapid HIV Test to Promote National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Kickoff – Wednesday October 7th, 3pm-6pm
October 5, 2009
In Guatemala, drought leaves hundreds suffering from malnutrition
As More Hispanics Seek Plastic Surgery, Medical Science is Slow to Keep Up
¡VIDA! The Fourth Annual Mujer Latina Breast Cancer Conference, offering information on early cancer screening, risk factors, treatment and managing side effects, is scheduled for next Saturday, Oct. 10, at Old Pueblo Community Center. – Arizona
Immigrants & Health Care: MPI Analyzes Health Reform Eligibility, Verification Issues and Provides New Estimates of Coverage by Legal Status, Poverty, Firm Size and for Select States
Mystery Illness Forces Paul Rodriguez into ICU
October 2, 2009
St. Jude and Davidson Media Group Announce 2nd Annual Hispanic Radiothon to Help Children with Cancer
United States and Four Latin American Countries Partner to Battle Cancer
September 30, 2009
National Hispanic Council on Aging Urges Healthcare Reform and Geriatrics Training for Health Professionals as Older Americans Reach 20% of Population
Latinos must use political capital towards demanding passage of the REAL Act – (very good read)
Patients’ Group Launches Spanish website – www.pacientesprimero.com
National Health Partners Announces Agreements with Two Hispanic Marketing Groups
Health Net Named to Hispanic Business Magazine’s Top 60 Diversity Elite
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