Health + California Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 18, 2009
Hispanics and women make up most of the swine flu deaths in San Diego County
November 11, 2009
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 7, 2009
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.
September 28, 2009
MEDIA ALERT: Chagas Disease: Break the Silence—Time to Treat :: Medical, Scientific Experts Gather in Los Angeles to Shed Light on Deadly Latin American Disease Now Increasingly Found in the U.S.
September 22, 2009
California medical tourism association formed to promote Baja – Baja California Medical Tourism Association (BCMTA)
Race Is a $50 Billion Reality for the U.S. Health System – Traveling Exhibit Asks Los Angeles to Explore Why at California Science Center
National Latino Behavioral Health Association Gives Voice to Mental Health Consumers – Groundbreaking Latino Consumer Network to Kickoff at 1st Annual “Tenemos Voz” Symposium
September 21, 2009
Diabetes is killing Latinos in Ventura County, CA at twice the rate it is claiming lives in other racial and ethnic groups. – Nearly 6% of Latinos who died in Ventura County in 2005 and 2006 were killed by diabetes
September 11, 2009
Program Puts Sidelined Doctors Back in the Game – As medically underserved Hispanic communities cry out for doctors, a new program puts physicians in their midst back into practice. – UCLA’s International Medical Graduate Program
September 10, 2009
A new UC Berkeley study entitled “California’s Limited English Proficient Population (LEP) and Strategies to Promote Health Care Access” identified California’s various limited English proficient groups by language and birth country, assessed health care difficulties, and evaluated strategies to increase health care understanding.
September 8, 2009
The Network for a Healthy California-Central Coast Region Latino Campaign and Salinas United Business Association are hosting the “El Grito” Festival on Sunday in Salinas, as part of this year’s Latino Health Awareness Month.
August 13, 2009
Rep. Loretta Sanchez’s Health Care Prayer Vigil
July 9, 2009
Shortage of Hispanic doctors in California exacerbates health issues
June 24, 2009
Five years ago, eight medical students came to UC Irvine as pioneers in an innovative education program designed to address the unique healthcare needs of California’s largest underserved population. Now the first graduates are prepared to fulfill that mission.
June 2, 2009
Nearly 1 million Californians seek medical care in Mexico annually – Health services sought equally by Mexican, non-Mexican residents
May 7, 2009
Kaiser Permanente gives UCLA Hispanic physician recruitment program $2 million
April 27, 2009
Forced to slash their budgets, some California counties are eliminating nonemergency health services for illegal immigrants — a move that officials acknowledge could backfire by shifting the financial burden to emergency rooms.
Facing budget concerns, non-emergency healthcare for illegal immigrants had been cut from the budgets of a few Northern California counties.
December 12, 2008
Jóvenes latinos de Los Ángeles participan en una campaña para reducir la obesidad
December 9, 2008
Dr. Albert Arteaga, founder and CEO of LaSalle Medical Associates received the Ethnic Physicians Leadership Award for 2008 – California
December 5, 2008
Southern California Rehabilitation Clinic is Hiring Bilingual Therapists to Better Serve the Hispanic Communities of Mexico and the United States
An Alameda-based nonprofit group that has spent nearly 20 years educating Asian communities about the need for bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell donors Wednesday launched a similar program geared toward Latino communities.
October 15, 2008
Nearly Half of Newly Diagnosed HIV/AIDS Cases in Los Angeles County Are Among Latinos
October 6, 2008
The county of Santa Clara and the Mexican Consulate General in San Jose partnered today to launch the fourth annual Bi-national Health week, to increase health and wellness to thousands of Mexican and Latino residents in the county.
September 10, 2008
High school has new prescription for teaching Spanish – Washington Union students prepare for language needs in the medical field. – Fresno area
LBHI to Host Latino Behaviorial Health Conference At Los Angeles Airport Marriott, Sept. 15-18
September 3, 2008
In Stanislaus County, for example, about 59% of white women who gave birth at hospitals reported breastfeeding the newborn exclusively, while 33% of Hispanic women and 32% of black women said they exclusively breastfed – California
UC Davis med school ranked among best for Hispanics
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 12, 2008
New health care services coming to the Mexican Consulate in Fresno
Study looks at health of farmworkers – MICASA follows everything from aches to diabetes in laborers. – University of California at Davis
July 30, 2008
Experts ask why cancer deaths are higher among Latinos in Santa Cruz County
July 29, 2008
KRON-4 anchor Ysabel Durón, a cancer survivor and founder of Latinas Contra Cancer, is putting on the first National Latino Cancer Summit in San Francisco this Thursday and Friday, July 31st and August 1st.
July 14, 2008
Obama Talks Health at Latino Convention – (NLCR)
July 13, 2008
New psychology program focuses on serving Latino clients – Watsonville, California
June 19, 2008
Jóvenes SANOS quizzes community about fast food – Watsonville, California
June 17, 2008
Did You Know? A report found that Hispanics made up 32% of the California’s general population but only 5% of its practicing physicians.
June 12, 2008
Language won’t be a treatment barrier – Desert Cancer Foundation – Palm Springs, California
June 9, 2008
Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak traced to imported Mexican cheese – Southern California
June 4, 2008
Programs succeed in reducing risky sex among HIV-positive minority men – UCLA
May 27, 2008
Immigrants Hit Hard by Governor’s Planned Medi-Cal Cuts, Changes – California
May 13, 2008
Bilingual Fire Prevention Campaign Launches – California
May 6, 2008
Dairy Products Linked To TB In Local Hispanics – San Diego
April 28, 2008
Diabetes Before Motherhood More Than Doubled In Six Years, Study Finds (52% of the participants were Latinas)
April 14, 2008
Are Illegal Immigrants Entitled to Organ Transplants in the U.S.?
April 7, 2008
Study: California falls short on number of Latino, African-American doctors
April 2, 2008
Los Angeles clinic offers care for Mayas – Clinica Romero reaches a community that has generally been reluctant to seek Western treatment.
March 25, 2008
Destino Awards $60,000 for Literacy & Expanding Health Care – Ventura County, California
February 25, 2008
Program helps Hispanic IMGs qualify for U.S. residencies – Officials say UCLA’s innovative three-step course will increase the number of Spanish-speaking physicians for California’s underserved.
February 14, 2008
University of California-Berkeley study shows strong support for cross-border health insurance between the U.S. and Mexico
January 29, 2008
First Latina U.S. surgeon general (Antonia Novello) speaks in Monterey – California
January 14, 2008
California and national nursing shortages could be addressed by hiring from Mexico, but English proficiency is one of many hurdles potential applicants face
January 3, 2008
Did You Know? About 12% of Hispanic children were uninsured, the highest rate of any group in California
December 9, 2007
Families of burned illegal immigrants grieve while medical bills and questions mount – San Diego Area
December 4, 2007
Latino health workshop for journalists – Saturday, Dec. 8, at UCLA.
The California Endowment Names Robert Alaniz as Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
October 28, 2007
Folic acid use declining among Latinas
October 21, 2007
Health Conference Focuses on Best Ways to Serve Hispanic Population – Leaders Exchange Ideas on Legislation, Partnerships at Community Forum – San Diego
October 20, 2007
University of California, Berkeley releases report debunking myths about immigration, health
October 14, 2007
AIDS Foundation Increases Spanish Language Services – San Francisco
October 11, 2007
SFAF marks Latino AIDS awareness day
According to data from the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Latinos accounted for 20 percent of new HIV diagnoses in San Francisco in 2006
October 9, 2007
Autism Speaks Targets San Diego Latino Community
September 27, 2007
Western University of Health Sciences Top Los Angeles Med School for Hispanics
September 25, 2007
Pair of Mexican nursing programs praised
September 23, 2007
Vista clinic program reaches out to Latino families – California
September 20, 2007
Study: Computerized System Breaks Down Language Barrier To Treat Depression In Spanish-Speaking Populations – Dr. Gerardo Gonzalez, Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Vice President for Research, California State University, San Marcos
September 9, 2007
The Cultural War on Diabetes – There’s an epidemic underway in this country, and minority communities are being hit hard. How two Los Angeles doctors are finding new ways to help.
August 30, 2007
Asians, Hispanics live longest in California
August 9, 2007
Diabetes in Los Angeles continues to climb – Blacks, Latinos are especially hard hit
July 15, 2007
City of Hope Launches ‘La Gota de la Vida’ Campaign and Announces Cristian Castro, Graciela Beltran and Alejandro Lerner as Headliners for Upcoming Festival
July 10, 2007
Grant money earmarked for Latino health – Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in Hayward and Union City, California
June 11, 2007
Thousands take part in Hispanic Health and Safety Fair – Bakersfield, California
Pharmacies cater to Latino market
May 31, 2007
California State University, Northridge Spanish-Language Media Project Targets HIV/AIDS
May 13, 2007
Tainted Mexican treats turn up in state, despite promises by manufacturers. – California
May 9, 2007
Lifestyle change — with community’s help – Los Angeles
April 26, 2007
USC doctor honored for work with Latinos – Dr. Ishmael Nuño gets award for his efforts to curb heart disease in the community.
April 19, 2007
Celebra Hispanic Health Campaign Launches Spring Tour in San Diego; Provides Free Medical Screenings For Hispanics
April 18, 2007
Help for immigrant children – Monterey County: Consulate, protective services enter agreement
March 29, 2007
Healthy foods workshop focuses on Hispanic foods, families – Chico, California
March 28, 2007
Josh Valdez Of Blue Cross of California Appointed to Advisory Council of The National Institutes Of Health
March 22, 2007
A culture of young motherhood: Teen pregnancy remains an issue in Santa Cruz County – California (part 1 of 2)
March 2, 2007
Coalition of Latino, African American, and Asian Leaders Partner With Health Care Providers to Request State Funds to Tackle Growing HIV Cases in Communities of Color – Los Angeles
Few Primary Care Practitioners Offer HIV Tests to Hispanic Patients in Los Angeles, New UCLA AIDS Institute Study Finds
February 8, 2007
Obesity clinic targets Latinos – University of Southern California
February 6, 2007
County Mental Health awards grants to Native American and Hispanic groups – Mendocino County, California
February 1, 2007
USGS Announces Spanish and Asian-Language Versions of Popular San Francisco Bay Area Earthquake Preparedness Handbook 2/1/2007 9:51:50 AM
January 21, 2007
The low-income illegal-immigrant parents of an estimated 36,000 children in California would lose cash assistance on July 1 if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed budget is approved
January 14, 2007
Learn to Dance Salsa – and Lose Weight – California
January 12, 2007
Most dont want illegal immigrants in health plan, poll says – California
January 10, 2007
Governor’s Universal Health Care Coverage In California Includes Illegal Immigrants – Opposed By Some Business Groups
December 27, 2006
Medi-Cal pays for 100,000 births yearly to undocumented immigrants
La Maestra taking a big leap – San Diego
December 19, 2006
Second Baby Dies In Bacterial Outbreak At East LA Hospital
December 17, 2006
YWCA fills job of Hispanic outreach for breast cancer testing – Orange County
Drew University reaches out to Latinos – The South L.A. medical school is recasting itself to reflect its changing community.
December 13, 2006
Blue Cross of California Launches Online Health Assessment in Spanish
December 6, 2006
PADRES Calls on Latino Community to Give Youth the Gift of Life – Huntington Park, California
