Business + Health Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 11, 2009
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
October 30, 2009
Todobebe and Molina Healthcare Produce National Public Service Announcements
October 28, 2009
Meet the Man Behind Zumba: Beto Perez – He built a global empire helping people have fun and burn calories.
October 17, 2009
UnitedHealthcare Launches PlanBienSM for Colorado Hispanics; Plan Combines Health Benefits, Bilingual Support Services
October 15, 2009
CNN To Disclose Alex Castellanos’s Health Care Industry Ties – (Republican political media consultant)
October 5, 2009
As More Hispanics Seek Plastic Surgery, Medical Science is Slow to Keep Up
September 30, 2009
National Health Partners Announces Agreements with Two Hispanic Marketing Groups
Health Net Named to Hispanic Business Magazine’s Top 60 Diversity Elite
September 29, 2009
General Mills Renews Commitment To Help Latino Families Eat Right
September 24, 2009
Dynamic Response Group Announces Test Results for Medico Express
September 22, 2009
California medical tourism association formed to promote Baja – Baja California Medical Tourism Association (BCMTA)
A Mobile Connection for the Hispanic Community
September 3, 2009
New NCLR Report: Latino Worker Deaths Sound the Alarm for Declining Standards in America’s Workplaces
August 24, 2009
Hispanic Dental Association 17th Annual Meeting
The Consortium of Physicians from Latin America has helped more than 3,000 Hispanic health professionals get their professional licenses to work in the U.S. hospital system.
August 20, 2009
Labor report: Hispanic workplace deaths decline – Fatal injury rate for Hispanics per 100,000 decreased from 5.3 deaths to 4
August 16, 2009
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Launch National Hispanic Outreach Campaign
August 10, 2009
Children’s Hospital Boston is making a concerted effort to reach out to Latino families, which comprise 33% of its patient base.
August 4, 2009
Healthcare Co. Launches Pilot for Hispanic Seniors – Ovations, a division of United Healthcare
July 23, 2009
Utah Says More Hispanic/Latino Worker Safety Outreach Needed
Latino Expo offers free health info and job fair in Chicago this weekend
July 20, 2009
Hispanic worker deaths up 76% since 1992
June 22, 2009
Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America Raise Over US$1.3 Million During the 50th Movimiento Azteca Awareness and Fundraising Campaign To Support Prenatal Care
May 27, 2009
Hispanic youth a marketing target (of the soft drink industry)
May 11, 2009
Latino Merchants Not Feeling Flu’s Bite
May 7, 2009
Kaiser Permanente gives UCLA Hispanic physician recruitment program $2 million
April 30, 2009
Unless it is contained shortly, the Mexican swine flu outbreak that is sounding alarm bells across the world is likely to have long-term economic, law enforcement and political consequences on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican border.
April 28, 2009
Swine Flu Puts Brakes on AT&T Shoot, P&G Conference – Marketers, Agencies Cancel Plans in Mexico City
April 27, 2009
Mexican Tourism, Already Hurt by Violence, Bears Blow of a Health Scare of Swine Flu
April 2, 2009
Colgate and the Hispanic Dental Association Proclaim April El Mes de la Salud Bucal to Promote Oral Health Fundamentals Among Hispanics
December 28, 2008
A longtime Cuidad Juárez medical center, Centro Medico de Especialidades, is the latest to jump on the medical tourism bandwagon by reaching out to people on the U.S. side of the border.
December 15, 2008
Latinos at highest risk for work-related fatalities in Iowa
Nearly 50 people wounded in Cuidad Juárez in 2008 received medical care at El Paso’s Thomason Hospital and racked up medical bills totaling about $1.4 million
December 10, 2008
Attention needed to prevent Hispanic worker deaths – Hispanic workers may be at higher risk for work-related death than other U.S. workers, a University of Iowa trauma investigator warns. “Iowa has many Hispanic workers, and they are doing jobs in industries like those highlighted in a recent national report,” said Murray Madsen, chief investigator Iowa Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (IA FACE) at the University of Iowa.
December 3, 2008
Work-Related Injury Deaths Among Hispanics—United States, 1992-2006
December 2, 2008
AAAAI helps bridge gap in Spanish-language medical information
Utah’s Latino workers targeted for safety training – Foreign-born have much higher injury rate
October 21, 2008
A daylong health care symposium and seminars on networking and running a business are expected to draw thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs to this year’s annual Hispanic Business Alliance Expo and Economic Summit. – Detroit
October 17, 2008
Hispanic radio fundraiser nets $768K for St. Jude – Memphis
October 2, 2008
Colgate Total Advanced and its spokesperson, Myrka Dellanos, were present at the American Diabetes Association’s 2nd annual Feria de Salud Por Tu Familia on Saturday, September 27th at Miami’s Tropical Park. Myrka spoke about the importance of maintaining oral health as it affects your overall health and participated in a meet and greet with event guests. Myrka posing with her Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste ad after delivering her welcome speech, in which she emphasized the importance of maintaing good oral hygiene in managing diabetes. Julia Burgos, director of the ADA Latino initiatives, and Dr. Sofia Vasquez Salomon, from the ADA board of directors, pose with Myrka after an educational seminar hosted in the Colgate tent. For more information on diabetes and its affects on oral health, please visit http://www.colgatetotal.com/espanol About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet pet foods. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgate.com .
September 29, 2008
Ford Selects Three Latina Breast Cancer Survivors for National Education Awareness Campaign
September 24, 2008
Navarro Discount Pharmacies Launches Savings Club with $3-a-Month Meds and Free Delivery Service
September 18, 2008
The Kaiser Family Foundation and Univision Launch First National Spanish-Language Media Campaign Featuring HIV-Positive Latinos and Loved Ones
September 15, 2008
Retail clinic targets Hispanic population, cultural differences – Samoho Healthcare
September 11, 2008
Michael Anaya Sr., CEO of Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan, has been named the new president and chairman of the board for the National Forum for Latino Healthcare Executives.
September 4, 2008
Hispanic Parents More Likely to Reward Kids with Snacks, Finds Mintel
August 19, 2008
Even as the demand for health care continues to increase, the number of qualified Hispanic nurses lags behind, according to a recent study of the nursing industry in the Los Angeles area.
August 18, 2008
UnitedHealthcare Named Health Plan of Choice by the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce
August 17, 2008
Alcohol Industry Targets Latino Teens
A Mexican health-care company opened clinics this week in three Miami-area pharmacies whose customers are mostly Latino. Count that as a national-trend twofer — targeting the Latino market and putting clinics in retail stores. – MediGo
August 7, 2008
Madelia Community Hospital has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, under the “Healthy Together: Creating Community with New Americans” funding section. – Minnesota
August 3, 2008
For some ill migrants, free care has a price – Some hospitals eventually send them out of U.S.
July 27, 2008
Ouch! Zumba fitness-dancing is doing me good
June 30, 2008
The Doctor is Out: Hispanic Health Publications in Print and Online (Part I) – Portada
June 19, 2008
More Than Half of Hispanic Boomers Like to Consider Alternative Health Treatments According to a New Report from Focalyst
June 17, 2008
Immigrant case puts hospital in a bind – A woman seriously injured in a fall several months ago is illegally in the U.S., which means she is not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. – Wichita
June 16, 2008
Rush-Copley uses grant to reach out – $150,000 from Avon:: Money for breast cancer education – Aurora, Illinois
June 12, 2008
Hospital complains about illegal immigrants – Florida (on video)
June 9, 2008
More Hispanics die on job than other U.S. workers – Study finds rate of work-related deaths overall has dropped since ‘92
June 4, 2008
Dynamic Response Group Expands Operations to Service Hispanic Community Pharmaceutical and Medical Needs
April 29, 2008
Jump in Fatalities of Latino Workers, Reports New AFL-CIO Death on the Job Study
April 2, 2008
Hispanic Entrepreneur: Ana L. Nogales Ph.D. > www.drnogales.com
National Health Partners Announces Agreements with Several Large Chambers of Commerce
March 6, 2008
Largest Medical Center in Puerto Rico Deploys Force10 Networks in Campuswide Upgrade to Integrate Systems and Patient Records
March 5, 2008
Marinela Takes Zumba Dance Craze To Kids
Uncertain safety for Latino workers – Construction job fatality rates exceed those for other groups, and many are reluctant to complain
February 28, 2008
Eyes on Puerto Rico: Johnson & Johnson Markets New Contact Lenses Directly to Consumers
January 22, 2008
Rising health care costs put focus on illegal immigrants
January 4, 2008
Navarro Discount Pharmacies Names New Chief Executive Officer – Marcio C. Cabrera
December 13, 2007
Giant Food Introduces Spanish Language Prescription Labels and Directions
November 30, 2007
Two Independent Studies Arrive at Same Conclusion: Illegal Immigrants are Wrongly Accused of Taxing U.S. Healthcare System (Latina Lista)
November 14, 2007
U.S., Mexican companies join forces to bring fortified coffee to malnourished kids in Chiapas
November 7, 2007
Mattel recalls 155,000 Mexican-made toys
November 5, 2007
South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names UnitedHealthcare 2007 Healthcare Provider of the Year
October 18, 2007
NYC Construction Becomes More Deadly
September 30, 2007
Valeant Eyes Hispanics With Mexican Vitamins
September 20, 2007
Tarrant hospital board postpones decision on illegal immigrants – Dallas
September 15, 2007
Hispanics shift hospitals’ resources – Dallas
August 29, 2007
Coke using banned U.S. sweetener in Mexico (banned in the United States since 1969! – come on Coke)
El Paso Hospitals Name Three Hispanic CEOs
August 28, 2007
Medtronic pitches spinal disc repair to Hispanics – Company’s Spanish-language push targets workers in physically demanding jobs.
August 27, 2007
Adult day-care services fill niche with Latinos in Rio Grande Valley
August 21, 2007
“Doctor in My Pocket–Spanish,” A New Tool To Help Integrate Spanish-speakers Into the U.S. Medical Workforce
August 10, 2007
Did You Know? Although the overall occupational fatality rate in 2006 declined about 1 percent from the previous years rates, 937 Latino workers died last year, up from 923 in 2005.
July 19, 2007
Milwaukee Latino Geriatric Center to be cited as a national model
July 18, 2007
Hispanics, uninsured drive growth at health centers
July 17, 2007
MEDirect board in turmoil – A boardroom battle has erupted at Pompano Beach’s MEDirect Latino, which accuses two former officers of using at least $200,000 in company money for their own benefit.
July 16, 2007
Insurer studies diet for Hispanics – New Mexico
July 9, 2007
Hispanic immigrants face dangerous job with small safety net
July 1, 2007
Weight Watchers reaches out to Latinos
June 26, 2007
Did You Know? Puerto Rico’s Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Markets Total Value Is Expected to Reach US$2.01Bn by Year-End 2010
June 11, 2007
Pharmacies cater to Latino market
May 13, 2007
Tainted Mexican treats turn up in state, despite promises by manufacturers. – California
May 10, 2007
OSHA, Consulate Establish Hispanic Help Line
May 3, 2007
MEDirect Latino Inc. Licensed to Provide Products and Services to the Kansas Medicaid Program
Hispanics team up to curb workplace injuries – Birmingham, Alabama
April 22, 2007
Safety and health alliance formed to protect Hispanic workers – New Jersey
April 8, 2007
Clinics find need, profit by serving low-income Hispanics – Memphis
March 28, 2007
VitaliciousTM Inc. Launches New Heart-Healthy VitaMuffins for Hispanic Market
February 26, 2007
Latinos face more disabling job injuries
February 13, 2007
Did You Know? Between 2003 and 2005, the number of Hispanics injured across all occupations rose to 8,760 from 5,510, a 59 percent increase in Arizona
February 1, 2007
Consejo Announces Major Settlement With HMA Hospitals
December 18, 2006
Latin America finds the green in organic – Latin American farmers can thank health-conscious U.S. consumers for a booming export business.
December 6, 2006
PharmaLive: Announcing Algo Nuevo (“something New”) from Regan Campbell Ward · McCann – The First “Culturally Competent” Professional Healthcare Unit for Hispanics
November 28, 2006
The fit family: Two Miami moms launch a fitness magazine for kids — and parents, too – Marycel Diaz and Maria Sanz in Florida
November 21, 2006
15 Branches of Clinica Medica San Miguel Initiate Electronic Medical Record System
November 16, 2006
Spain Nixes Burger King Ad for the XXL burger – the caloric equivalent of eating 10 fried eggs (yikes!!)
Learning to Speak to Latino Complexions
November 15, 2006
Alabama Power grant provides eyecare for Latin Americans – Shelby and Jefferson counties
November 14, 2006
Illegal immigrants’ babies denied MediCal – California (because of the new Federal policy)
October 25, 2006
Hospitals can seek some financial relief through a $1 billion federal program that offers reimbursement for emergency room costs associated with undocumented immigrants
October 17, 2006
Aetna Announces New Alliance with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
September 27, 2006
Hispanic workers get help on health – California
September 22, 2006
Bridging the safety gap with Hispanic workers
September 11, 2006
Kerr Drug Introduces Free Translation Service in 11 Charleston Area Pharmacies – North & South Carolina
September 7, 2006
Fear of retaliation trumps pain. Deaths, injuries on the job soar for illegal immigrants
Language Barriers Plague Hospitals in the US
September 5, 2006
Pfizer Partners with U.S. Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce to Inform Hispanic Small Businesses about Industry Patient Assistance Programs in Effort to Help Uninsured Employees
August 24, 2006
Care for illegal immigrants cost more than $22 million in Dallas County, Texas
August 8, 2006
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio among nation’s best for Hispanic doctors, dentists. Texas
July 17, 2006
Firms turn to bilingual safety training in Arizona
July 14, 2006
Georgia Chiropractor Finds Success by Catering to Latinos
April 22, 2006
Pepsi Agrees to Get the Lead Out of Mexican Soda Bottles Used in the U.S.
March 1, 2006
Medical Providers Struggle With Payments From Hispanic Immigrants. North Carolina
October 10, 2005
Bridging the language gap
August 21, 2005
California employers are steering Latinos to Mexico, where care is less costly but uneven.
August 7, 2005
Hospital responds to Hispanic population boom
