http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:04:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/aetna-highlights-hispanic-role-models-in-2009-2010-latino-calendar/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/10/09/aetna-highlights-hispanic-role-models-in-2009-2010-latino-calendar/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:06:57 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=63790 Aetna (NYSE: AET) has released its 2009-2010 Latino Calendar, which celebrates contemporary Latino role models who are helping to build stronger, healthy communities. The online version of the calendar is available at www.aetnalatinocalendar.com.

Released to coincide with National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), the 2009-2010 Aetna Latino Calendar features individuals who serve as strong role models to many, particularly younger Latinos, based on their professional accomplishments, and their ability to inspire others. Each individual featured has a health-related, fitness/wellness background.

The third edition of the annual bilingual calendar runs through December 2010.

The 2009-2010 Aetna Latino Calendar -- Construyendo Comunidades Latinas Saludables: Modelos de Vida Contemporáneos -- is available for purchase for $4 per copy by calling (860) 273-0509. Proceeds from calendar sales will benefit DiversityInc Foundation, a charitable organization affiliated with DiversityInc, which provides scholarships for financially disadvantaged students.

Individuals featured in this year’s calendar include leaders in the fields of business; community involvement; academics; advocacy/grass-roots outreach; medicine; dietetics; nutrition; and athletics.

The calendar profilees are:

* Jane Delgado, M.S., President and CEO, National Alliance for Hispanic Health;
* Paul J. Diaz, President and CEO, Kindred Healthcare Inc.;
* Francisco Ramos-Gomez, DDS, Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, and President, Hispanic Dental Association;
* Joanna Otero-Cruz, Director of Family and Behavioral Health Services, Congreso de Latinos Unidos;
* Paloma Izquierdo Hernandez, President and CEO, Urban Health Plan, Inc.;
* Norma Martínez-Rogers, Ph.D., RN, F.A.A.N., Professor, University of Texas Health Science Center’s School of Nursing, and President, National Hispanic Nurses Association;
* Roberto Salazar, President, Self Reliance Foundation;
* Claudia González, MS, RD, Dietician, Nutritionist and Communicator;
* Marcos Oliveria, Ph.D., M.A., Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of the Incarnate Word;
* Gigi Fernandez, Professional tennis player;
* Marco Jacome, Executive Director, Healthcare Alternative Systems; and
* Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, MD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

“The calendar is another example of Aetna’s commitment to the Latino community. Aetna recognizes and celebrates role models in the Latino community, and expresses its appreciation for the many ways in which the perspectives and experiences of Latinos have enriched our company and the communities where our employees live and work,” said Raymond Arroyo, head of diversity for Aetna.

About Aetna

Aetna is one of the nation’s leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 36.8 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities and health care management services for Medicaid plans. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com.
Contacts

Aetna
Walt Cherniak, 410-691-1405
cherniakjrw@aetna.com Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=63790 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/hispanic-dental-association-17th-annual-meeting/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/hispanic-dental-association-17th-annual-meeting/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:53:51 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59148 "The Hispanic Dental Association, a national organization of dental professionals dedicated to promoting and improving the oral health of the Hispanic community and providing advocacy for Hispanic oral health professionals across the United States, invites you to our 17th Annual Meeting on October 22-24, 2009 at the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel in Houston, Texas. Come take advantage of this excellent opportunity to participate in continuing education as well as to network and socialize with dental professionals and students who have a passionate interest in Hispanic oral health. Our Meeting Theme this year is LAUNCHING SOLUTIONS FOR OPTIMAL HISPANIC ORAL HEALTH.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090713/HDALOGO )


To learn more about all the wonderful meeting events and to register, please visit our website at www.hdassoc.org.

To contact the National Office of the Hispanic Dental Association, please call 800-852-7921 or email hispanicdental@hdassoc.org " Aggregated by HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59148 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/18/the-town-of-lonely-dentists-palomas-mexico-this-is-the-little-border-town-that-discount-%e2%80%a8dentistry-built-with-video/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/18/the-town-of-lonely-dentists-palomas-mexico-this-is-the-little-border-town-that-discount-%e2%80%a8dentistry-built-with-video/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:52:21 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=54634 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=54634 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/04/top-10-signs-your-dentist-used-to-be-a-cholo-by-al-carlos/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/06/04/top-10-signs-your-dentist-used-to-be-a-cholo-by-al-carlos/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:29:04 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=53631 "10. When you need to be put under, a Homeboy knocks you out.

9. Every time you tell him it hurts, he slaps you in back of the head and calls you a punk.

8. Also does tattoos.

7. Chair goes up, back, side to side.

6. When you ask him "Why a root canal?", he tells you he needs new 24's for his bucket.

5. Everyone leaves with gold bicuspids, no matter what.

4. Primers your face, bondos your fillings.

3. While he is working on your mouth, he yells at you to stop smiling at him like you know him.

2. Wears a flannel shirt buttoned to the top over his surgical gown.

1. Wears a ski mask and house shoes, only takes cash in small bills." HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
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My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=53631 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/04/02/colgate-and-the-hispanic-dental-association-proclaim-april-el-mes-de-la-salud-bucal-to-promote-oral-health-fundamentals-among-hispanics/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/04/02/colgate-and-the-hispanic-dental-association-proclaim-april-el-mes-de-la-salud-bucal-to-promote-oral-health-fundamentals-among-hispanics/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:11:14 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=52093 "In a press conference today, Colgate and the Hispanic Dental Association officially declared April El Mes de la Salud Bucal: Un Mundo de Sonrisas Saludables (Oral Health Month: A World of Healthy Smiles(R)) as part of an ongoing commitment to quality oral care among the Hispanic community. "Due to language barriers and lack of familiarity accessing oral healthcare services, among other factors, our Latino population shows greater deficiencies in overall oral healthcare,"(i) said Carla Kelly, General Manager, Multicultural Marketing for Colgate-Palmolive. "Colgate has a long tradition of serving Hispanics in their native countries; that strong alliance has been carried over to the U.S. Hispanic market. Hispanics count on Colgate to be their trusted partner; and we are proud to launch this global educational program for the very first time in the United States to specifically address our consumers' needs." The Latino population has the lowest incidence of dental visits when compared to any other ethnicity and ranks the highest for untreated dental caries among children, according to a 2007 study by the National Center for Health Statistics for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.(ii) In response to the low number of annual Hispanic dental visits, Colgate will provide free dental screenings for disadvantaged children at select retailers throughout Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, and New Jersey as part of the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures(R) kids' initiative. Essentially, the educational campaign is structured to remind Hispanics that prevention is less costly than treatment and as such, strong oral health habits at home are extremely important. The official kick-off to El Mes de la Salud Bucal took place today in Miami, FL with numerous Oral Health Month ambassadors, Colgate officials, and renowned Hispanic journalist and the spokesperson for Colgate Total(R), Myrka Dellanos, who formally declared April as El Mes de la Salud Bucal. This initiative challenges Hispanic moms and their families to improve their oral health by educating themselves, getting regular check-ups, and maintaining healthy oral habits. Also in attendance were Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez, President of the HDA and Dr. R. Ivan Lugo, a leading dental health advocate in the Hispanic community, who presented new and pertinent information regarding the state of oral health amongst Hispanics. Colgate offers a wide array of oral health products to address consumers' needs at all life stages, including flagship brand Colgate Total(R), which fights germs for 12 continuous hours. Colgate is the toothpaste most recommended by dentists and is the #1 brand among Hispanics. (i) Hispanic Dental Association Website, "Fast Facts on Hispanic Oral Health," http://www.hdassoc.org/site/files/351/8138/94356/341472/Fast_Facts_- _Hispanic_Oral_Health.doc. (ii) Table 94, United States 2007, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hus/hus07.pdf#094. For more information on El Mes de la Salud Bucal and easy at-home oral health tips, visit http://www.colgate.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.
Contact: Yvette Regalado 305-373-2535 yregalado@siboneyusa.com " HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
A Community Enhancer :: Relevant, Comprehensive, Useful & Trusted
My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=52093 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/11/03/delta-dental-of-arizona-launches-spanish-language-individual-dental-plan-website/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/11/03/delta-dental-of-arizona-launches-spanish-language-individual-dental-plan-website/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:44:32 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/11/03/delta-dental-of-arizona-launches-spanish-language-individual-dental-plan-website/ "Delta Dental of Arizona, the largest dental benefits provider in the state, has developed and launched their new Spanish language Individual Dental Plan website, the first of it's kind in Arizona. Built to mirror their existing Individual Plan website and product offerings, Delta Dental of Arizona fills a marketplace void in the Latino community and allows quick and easy web-enrollment for those Spanish speaking individuals who don't have access to affordable employer-based group dental benefits.

With a single click, Spanish speaking individuals are re-directed from Delta Dental of Arizona's home page to the Spanish Individual Plan section of their website that explains in Spanish, the four dental insurance plan options available for themselves and their family, and allows them to complete the on-line enrollment application within a few minutes. "With more than 1 million Latinos in Arizona, we felt it was important to invest time and resources into translating this portion of our website and offer this service to the Spanish speaking community," said Bernard Glossy, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Arizona. "We want all Arizonan's to have the same convenient on-line access to affordable dental insurance, regardless of the language they speak."

Part of Delta Dental of Arizona's plan to promote their new Spanish language portion of their website includes a radio campaign with KQMR Univision Radio, a popular Spanish radio station in the valley. Beginning the last week in October, this Spanish adult hits radio station will air both 30 and 60 second commercials promoting their web-based dental insurance products.

Delta Dental of Arizona's Individual Plan now offers four plan options to choose from, for both individuals and families, all with the same access to their extensive provider network of more than 2,900 dentists, servicing more than 5,200 locations statewide. Enrollees pay a low monthly premium and modest co-payments and receive the same type of group benefits that they would receive from an employer-based plan. This unique dental plan specifically designed for Arizona residents is geared towards individuals, seniors, families, Associations and small business owners facing limited choices in the market place for dental benefits and without access to employer-based coverage.

"As a leader in the dental insurance industry, Delta Dental of Arizona is always looking for new and innovative ways to promote oral health and wellness," explained Mr. Glossy. "By offering our individual dental plan in Spanish, we are furthering our mission by increasing access to dental care for uninsured and underinsured individuals and families within our state."

Through the end of this year, plans start as low as $23 for an individual, and $54 a month for an entire family, all with variable annual maximums, co-pays and waiting periods. Rates are subject to change and waiting periods may be waived for those individuals who have had previous Delta Dental coverage within the past 60 days, and who have had at least 12 months of continuous coverage under that plan. To learn more about Delta Dental of Arizona's Spanish language Individual Plan website and for information on the four new Individual Plan options, please visit www.deltadentalaz.com.

About Delta Dental of Arizona

Delta Dental of Arizona is the leading dental benefits provider in Arizona with the largest network of 2,900 dentists, servicing more than 5,200 locations and representing more than 80 percent of all dentists throughout the state. Passionate about oral health and its importance to generations of families, Delta Dental of Arizona has worked for more than 35 years to improve oral health by emphasizing preventative care and making dental coverage accessible for a wide variety of employers, groups and individuals. Delta Dental of Arizona now offers DeltaVision, group vision benefits. Now quality dental and vision benefits are both available from a single, trusted source. For more information about Delta Dental of Arizona, please visit the website at www.deltadentalaz.com." HispanicTips is Essential Hispanic & Latino News & Information
A Community Enhancer :: Relevant, Comprehensive, Useful & Trusted
My readers say it best: "love it," "addictive,""useful," "great," & "invaluable." - View quotes & testimonials]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=45438 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/29/initiative-aims-to-raise-awareness-in-the-hispanic-community-on-gingivitis-prevention/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/29/initiative-aims-to-raise-awareness-in-the-hispanic-community-on-gingivitis-prevention/#comments Thu, 29 May 2008 15:57:55 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/05/29/initiative-aims-to-raise-awareness-in-the-hispanic-community-on-gingivitis-prevention/ "Data from a government health agency shows that gingivitis, a form of gum disease, affects one out of every two adults in America, including Hispanics.(i) The Mexican-American population has one of the highest percentages of prevalence. In collaboration with Dr. Ivan Lugo, DMD, MBA, past-president of the Hispanic Dental Association and Associate Dean of Temple University School of Dentistry, Crest(R) Pro-Health(TM) Toothpaste and Oral-B(R) are promoting a four-step, comprehensive, at-home dental routine to help Hispanics prevent gum disease before it starts and maintain healthy teeth for years to come.
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease caused by build up of dental plaque. When left untreated it can progress to a more serious stage, periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss.(ii) Moreover, the majority of adults do not realize that they may be affected by gingivitis as they are unaware of the symptoms, including reddened gums, swelling and bleeding.
"As an active member of the Hispanic dental community I am proud to be the spokesperson for this initiative to raise awareness in our community on how to help prevent and treat oral health conditions, like gingivitis," said Dr. Lugo.
"It is important to note that, if not treated in time, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis, which can cause gums to separate from teeth and form pockets that become infected, resulting in loose teeth that may sometimes have to be removed. The good news is that gingivitis is both preventable and reversible with bi-annual dentist visits and, most importantly, an oral care routine done at home that includes specialized products which help kill and inhibit the bacteria that cause gingivitis, such as Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste," added Dr. Lugo.
As part of their initiative to help Hispanics protect their teeth and help stop gingivitis before it starts, Crest Pro-Health and Oral-B are promoting this four-step comprehensive at-home dental routine:
1. Brush twice a day with a toothbrush with bristles that are able to
surround each tooth to clean the entire tooth surface and combat
gingivitis-causing plaque that hides in hard-to-reach places like
between the teeth and along the gum line, such as Oral-B Vitality
Precision Clean Power Brush, which moves at nearly 8,000 times a minute
to reduce up to two times more plaque than a regular manual brush.
2. Next, make sure to use specialized toothpaste designed to fight
gingivitis, like Crest Pro Health toothpaste, to help kill and inhibit
the bacteria that cause gingivitis.
3. Flossing at least once a day is an important step in the teeth cleaning
process as it removes plaque and food particles between teeth and at
the gum line where gingivitis starts. Crest's Glide Deep Clean Floss is
made with GORE-TEX, a micro-textured material resistant to shredding,
allowing it to slide comfortably between teeth and below the gum while
lifting and removing plaque.
4. The final step is to rinse with an anti-gingivitis mouthwash, like
Crest Pro-Health Oral Rinse, to remove leftover particles and kill the
germs that cause plaque, gingivitis and bad breath, after brushing and
flossing.


"It is troubling to see the high rate of adults who are affected by this preventable condition, including Hispanics," said Anelsie Ramos, External Relations Manager for P&G. "As part of our commitment to improve the lives of the communities we touch, we have launched this initiative with the help of Dr. Lugo to educate our Hispanic consumers on the proper oral care routine that will help them prevent gingivitis before it starts and protect the health of their gums and teeth." " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=39309 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/22/immigrant-gives-back-to-community-nadia-avellan-is-the-recipient-of-the-2008-health-care-volunteer-award-appleton-wisconsin/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/22/immigrant-gives-back-to-community-nadia-avellan-is-the-recipient-of-the-2008-health-care-volunteer-award-appleton-wisconsin/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:14:48 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/22/immigrant-gives-back-to-community-nadia-avellan-is-the-recipient-of-the-2008-health-care-volunteer-award-appleton-wisconsin/ "Four years ago, Nadia Avellan went from working 12-hour days as a pediatric dentist to full-time duties as a homemaker." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=37592 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/the-ugly-mexican-american-immigration-debate/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/the-ugly-mexican-american-immigration-debate/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:12:19 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/04/14/the-ugly-mexican-american-immigration-debate/ "In an episode of the television show "Seinfeld," Jerry Seinfeld worries that his dentist has converted to Judaism so he can tell jokes about Jewish people. Someone asks Seinfeld, "And this offends you as a Jewish person?" No, he says, "it offends me as a comedian."" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=37356 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/28/problems-with-english-help-block-many-hispanics-from-medical-care/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/28/problems-with-english-help-block-many-hispanics-from-medical-care/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:36:36 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/28/problems-with-english-help-block-many-hispanics-from-medical-care/ "Only about 49 percent of Hispanics who are not comfortable speaking English have a regular source of medical care, such as a family doctor or community health clinic, compared to 63 percent of Hispanics who speak English proficiently, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. About 6 of every 10 Hispanics with limited English proficiency are also uninsured compared with 3 of every 10 Hispanics who speak English proficiently.

AHRQ's analysis, based on 2004 statistics, also found:

- About 46 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency visited a doctor or clinic compared to 58 percent of those who spoke English proficiently.

- About 9 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency went to an emergency room compared to 13 percent who spoke English proficiently.

- About 41 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency had prescriptions filled compared to 51 percent who spoke English proficiently.

- About 16 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency visited a dentist compared to 30 percent who spoke English proficiently. " HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=36782 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/26/problems-with-english-keep-many-hispanics-from-medical-care/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/26/problems-with-english-keep-many-hispanics-from-medical-care/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:42:31 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/26/problems-with-english-keep-many-hispanics-from-medical-care/ "Only about 49 percent of Hispanics who are not comfortable speaking English have a regular source of medical care, such as a family doctor or community health clinic, compared to 63 percent of Hispanics who speak English proficiently, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. About 6 of every 10 Hispanics with limited English proficiency are also uninsured compared with 3 of every 10 Hispanics who speak English proficiently.

AHRQ’s analysis, based on 2004 statistics, also found:

o About 46 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency visited a doctor or clinic compared to 58 percent of those who spoke English proficiently.
o About 9 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency went to an emergency room compared to 13 percent who spoke English proficiently.
o About 41 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency had prescriptions filled compared to 51 percent who spoke English proficiently.
o About 16 percent of Hispanics with limited English proficiency visited a dentist compared to 30 percent who spoke English proficiently.

This AHRQ News and Numbers is based on data in Demographics and Health Care Access of Limited-English-Proficient and English-Proficient Hispanics (http://www.meps.ahrq.gov/mepsweb/data_files/publications/rf28/rf28.pdf). For additional information on Hispanic health care disparities, see AHRQ’s 2007 National Health Disparities Report (http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nhdr07/nhdr07.pdf).

To learn about AHRQ’s new public service campaign to encourage adult Hispanics to visit their doctor for preventive care go to http://www.ahrq.gov/superheroes (broadcast video is available)." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=36685 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/05/university-connecticut-dentist-seeks-promote-oral-health-latinos/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/05/university-connecticut-dentist-seeks-promote-oral-health-latinos/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:59:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/03/05/university-connecticut-dentist-seeks-promote-oral-health-latinos/ "As one of the few Hispanic dentists in Connecticut – indeed, in the country – Dr. Sarita Arteaga relishes her role as president of the Hispanic Dental Association.

“I’m kind of a pioneer,” says Arteaga, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Biomaterials, and Skeletal Development.

“Our organization is young, established less than 20 years ago, and I feel like I’m helping build the collaborations and partnerships that support our mission to improve oral health for the Hispanic community. I can see how much we are growing, and I feel my opinions and my work will affect how we move forward.”" HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=35951 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/18/communicating-with-latino-patients/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/18/communicating-with-latino-patients/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:09:54 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/18/communicating-with-latino-patients/ "Health practitioners who are not fluent in Spanish should have no trouble deciphering words such as "doctor" (which is 'el doctor' in Spanish), abdominal ('abdominal') and dentist ('dentista).'

For those thousands of other medical terms and phrases, such as "bleed" (sangrar), "open" (abrir) and "the baby has no pain" (no tiene dolor), there's Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition (Megusta Publishing $9.95) by Margaret Healy Graham, a pocket guide tool to help doctors communicate with Spanish-speaking patients." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=35411 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/05/cheap-dental-care-prompts-mexican-wave-tourists/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/05/cheap-dental-care-prompts-mexican-wave-tourists/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:58:28 +0000 tomasz http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/02/05/cheap-dental-care-prompts-mexican-wave-tourists/ "British patients are not the only ones going elsewhere for cheap dental treatment – Americans are now heading to Mexican border cities for the same reasons.

Dentistry in the US has become prohibitively expensive for some patients, with bills that can run to tens of thousands of dollars.

US dental treatment costs up to four times as much as in Mexico, making it tough for uninsured Americans to treat common problems such as abscessed teeth or pay for dentures." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=34844 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/14/hispaniccom-announces-live-online-chats-with-leaders/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/14/hispaniccom-announces-live-online-chats-with-leaders/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:55:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2008/01/14/hispaniccom-announces-live-online-chats-with-leaders/ "Hispanic.com (http://www.hispanic.com) announces the launch of its weekly, live online chat series. Community and business leaders from around the nation will hold live, online interactive chats as featured guests. Scheduled include politicians, artists, sports figures, community activists, immigration leaders, and many multi-cultural figures. Talk and ask your questions, live.

The January lineup includes:


January 16, 3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST
Starting Your Own Business: Multicultural Women Are Doing It
-Denise Barge; Director, Minority Investment Development Corporation

January 21, 2pm PST, 4pm CST, 5pm EST
MBA, Business School, How To Get Into Your Dream School & Land That Job
-Maureen Hall; Director; Academic Programs & Services; Michigan State Univ. College of Business MBA, formerly at Georgetown Univ. School of Business

January 22, 3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST
Latin American Beers...U.S. Beer Drinkers Love'Em
-Harry Schuhmacher, Editor, Beer Business Daily

January 28, 4pm PST, 6pm CST, 7pm EST
Kansas City, Immigration, Hispanics, Minutemen; Minutemen Convention in Kansas City Feb. 1-2
-Rita Valenciano, Kansas City Community Leader

January 29, 3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST
Let's Play Ball!: Latinos Play Sports & Caribbean World Series Feb. 2-7
-Ralph Paniagua y Beto Villa; CEO Latinobaseball.com & The Spanish Voice of The NY Yankees

In February our chats include “Ask the Immigration Lawyer”, “Ask The Dentist”, “Ask the Cosmetic Surgeon”, a professional Hispanic bodybuilder etc.

Logon to the "Chat" section during the live chat you'd like to view, it's that simple. No registration is required.

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Hispanic.com is your site for live chats, events, and Hispanic information from around the country." HispanicTips.com - A Blogante News Service For, From & About Hispanics & Latinos]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=33797 0 http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/11/13/unbuendoctorr-launches-first-ever-spanish-language-website-dedicated-providing-hispanics-with-ultimate-resources-health-care/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/11/13/unbuendoctorr-launches-first-ever-spanish-language-website-dedicated-providing-hispanics-with-ultimate-resources-health-care/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:45:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/11/13/unbuendoctorr-launches-first-ever-spanish-language-website-dedicated-providing-hispanics-with-ultimate-resources-health-care/ "UnBuenDoctor® has launched the first Spanish-language website that will focus on the 32.2 million Spanish speakers in the US and allow them to search for doctors and organizations while obtaining the latest information about their health, beauty, nutrition and diverse well-being issues that prevail throughout the Hispanic community. UnBuenDoctor.com is dedicated to making health care information and resources accessible to any and all Hispanics throughout the United States by presenting it in an inviting user-friendly format.

“We realize how important it is to have access to useful information regarding health, nutrition and well-being. Our community is lagging behind when it comes to these services, now with the UnBuenDoctor.com website they have at their disposal, a multitasking tool that will definitely help in mitigating the health information gap in a culturally sensitive environment,” says Founder of UnBuenDoctor.com, Carlos Mauricio Olea. Lack of information and access to resources contribute greatly to the poor quality of health and to the alarmingly high obesity, diabetes, aids, cancer and blood cholesterol levels that exist throughout the Hispanic community. Therefore, the site offers non-profit health organizations the opportunity to publicize their fairs, drives and workshops for free so that their initiatives and programs can have a broader reach to those in need.

Information and knowledge is the key to providing a healthier lifestyle and longevity to the Hispanic community and the objective of UnBuenDoctor.com is to reach the 16 million Hispanics that are presently online and provide them with the knowledge while helping them to establish healthier lifestyles.

“Today there are many health fairs and events throughout the cities across the United States, one predominant issue is that most of us, in the community, do not know about them and we do not know where to find such information. UnBuenDoctor.com invites all organizations to be part of the calendar `Ferias de Salud y Eventos' (Health Fairs and Events channel) - it is a totally free service. Finally there is a place for the Hispanic community to refer to by selecting a city and finding at a glance, in the calendar, what health fairs and events activities are available, where they will be located and be able to print this information, that even displays a practical map showing where the exact location of each event will be,” Mr. Olea added.

Sifting Through it All

UnBuenDoctor.com offers users the ability to be able to search for doctors, dentists, hospitals and organizations within their own community while specifically tailoring it to their needs. Basic information on the healthcare providers takes out some of the guesswork of choosing a physician. Importantly, UnBuenDoctor.com, will also provide online users with “Seguros de Salud.” This site area which is sponsored by Aetna (NYSE:AET) provides users with an easy to read guide which allows them to better understand the different types of health insurances available, frequently asked questions, questions they should ask their agent and useful information about coverage for health and life insurance issues. This feature is of great value because, according to the Census Bureau, over 30% of US Hispanics remain without health coverage.

Maintenance and Prevention

An essential part of living a long life is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and quite often there is lack of information on how to prevent the diseases that are the most prevalent throughout the Hispanic community, such as, among others, obesity, diabetes, HIV, cancer, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. For the first time the Spanish-speaking community will be able to access hundreds of articles on health, proper nutrition, beauty tips, and the key to a sustainable lifestyle that can keep them feeling and looking healthier and young. Most importantly, it will all be available in Spanish through one portal at UnBuenDoctor.com.

About UnBuenDoctor®

Chicago-based UnBuenDoctor Magazine (http://www.UnBuenDoctor.com) is the city’s only Hispanic health publication, providing Latinos with information in Spanish about medical issues and helping them link locally to the services and resources they need to get help. UnBuenDoctor.com is the digital Mecca for health resources in the Hispanic community.

UnBuenDoctor(R) is owned and published by CMO, Inc., a company owned by former Impremedia Corporate Manager and former La Raza Newspaper Associate Publisher Carlos Mauricio Olea.

To find out more about UnBuenDoctor.com and the unique features of the website, please contact:

Sonia Diaz

Multicultural Media Relations

Sonia.Diaz@Chispa-Communications.com

Soniavdiaz@yahoo.com

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GENTE BIEN SAN DIEGO features event coverage, fashion trends, restaurant reviews and guides, film and entertainment reviews, upcoming events calendar and interviews of leaders in the Hispanic community.

Every month GENTE BIEN SAN DIEGO will be delivered directly to homes in select neighborhoods of La Jolla and Coronado, as well as at restaurants, hotels, health clubs, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, spas and resorts, and doctors or dentists offices all over San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Little Italy, Fashion Valley, Mission Valley, Eastlake, Bonita, Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada. " For text, source & machine translated source please click on the permalink above.
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GENTE BIEN SAN DIEGO features event coverage, fashion trends, restaurant reviews and guides, film and entertainment reviews, upcoming events calendar and interviews of leaders in the Hispanic community.

Every month GENTE BIEN SAN DIEGO will be delivered directly to homes in select neighborhoods of La Jolla and Coronado, as well as at restaurants, hotels, health clubs, coffee shops, clothing boutiques, spas and resorts, and doctors or dentists offices all over San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Little Italy, Fashion Valley, Mission Valley, Eastlake, Bonita, Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada. " For text, source & machine translated source please click on the permalink above.
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The study provides added insight into the oral health of the diverse Hispanic community in America, said study co-author Luisa Borrell, a dentist and epidemiologist, who is also an assistant professor of epidemiology with Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

The study appears in the November issue of the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

The Columbia University study is a snapshot of more than 3,200 children ages 12 to 16, who live in the northern Manhattan communities of Central Harlem and Washington Heights/Inwood.

Ninety-four percent of the youth were Hispanic or black. More then 2,300 youth identified themselves as Hispanic and the greatest number of the Hispanic adolescents was of Dominican descent, Borrell said.

“The study provides important information on the oral health for a Hispanic subgroup other than Mexican Americans, from whom we have recent national data. Studies focusing on other Hispanic subgroups will help us understand the difference within the Hispanic population and will underscore the need to examine health outcomes for each Hispanic subgroup whenever the data is available,” Borrell said.

In most national studies of children’s oral health, the data on Hispanics largely reflects Mexican-American youth.

The study relied on questionnaires filled out by the youth and clinical exams performed during each child’s visit to a school-based dental clinic. Researchers found cavities in 52 percent of the Hispanic participants and 54 percent of the black youth.

“This study may help us define the problem. We still have a lot to learn about what factors are protective for the oral health of these kids, and what will work to improve that health,” Borrell said.

Overall, the dental health and health promoting habits of the Hispanic children were better than the other participants in the study were.

Ninety-four percent of Hispanic youths reported that they brush daily compared with 83 percent of blacks and 85 percent of the other children in the study. Hispanic youths were also more likely to floss.

Many more Hispanic youths reported having had a dental visit sometime in their lifetime. Researchers noted moderate-to-abundant plaque in 27 percent of the Hispanic adolescents, compared with 36 percent of blacks and other children in the study.

“The study’s findings need to be interpreted with cautions as we did not have information on the education and income of the adolescent participants’ families. Also we didn’t know what proportion of these children were foreign born, which can be a protective effect for health,” Borrell said.

Mario Ramos, a dentist with Pediatric Dentistry of Midland Park, in New Jersey, founded an organization to provide dental care to homeless children. Although not involved with the current study, he said the new findings are not a surprise.

“Being poor and a parent’s education level are huge factors in dental health. We know that 80 percent of the dental decay in America in kids is in 20 percent of the kids,” Ramos said.

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved: Contact Editor Virginia M. Brennan at (615) 327-6819 or vbrennan@mmc.edu. Online, visit http://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/journal_of_health_care_for_the_poor_and_underserved/" For text, source & machine translated source please click on the permalink above.
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Your World. Your Language. easily connects limited-English-speaking consumers with businesses so that these consumers can independently conduct their day-to-day affairs. Created by Language Line Services and using a network operated by AT&T, this free over-the-phone interpretation service provides limited-English speaking consumers with telephone-based interpreters to access banking, insurance, telephone, and other vital business services within a consumer’s local metro area.

The Midwest region was selected as one of the first launch areas for Your World. Your Language. because of its increasingly diverse ethnic population. Chicago is a true melting pot of ethnicities with the second-largest Mexican population in the United States after Los Angeles and the largest Polish population out of any U.S. city. In addition to its cultural and linguistic diversity, Chicago’s friendly business community and vibrant commerce and manufacturing economy make it an increasingly popular place for immigrants to live.

Louis Provenzano, Language Line Services’ president and chief operating officer, noted that most of the limited-English-speaking residents who in Chicago reside in tight knit multilingual communities with niche economies, in which only limited English is needed. As a result, they have difficulty conducting business outside their neighborhoods and accessing vital community services without the assistance of English-speaking friends and family members.

“Applying for business financing can be challenging even for an English-speaking entrepreneur who has opened numerous small businesses, so it’s easy to see how this process could be intimidating for a new Polish immigrant hoping to capitalize on the American dream of business ownership,” said Provenzano. “Until now, if a Limited-English speaking entrepreneur wanted to conduct the loan process in-language their options were very limited, but with Your World. Your Language., a whole new era of communication has arrived.”

By dialing 1-888-855-0811 and 1-877-TU-LINEA (885-4632) for Spanish-speaking consumers, Chicago’s growing population of multilingual residents, foreign business travelers and visitors can talk in their own languages to a host of key commercial, retail and entertainment businesses anytime and at no charge. Callers dial in to an easy-to-navigate menu that first prompts them to select their preferred language and then a particular business category to call. A specially trained Language Line Services interpreter then joins the line, connects the caller to the selected business and remains on the line to carry out communication between the consumer and the business’s English-speaking customer representative.

“Limited-English speaking residents in Chicago and throughout the Midwest will find that Your World. Your Language. is a new way to get things done quickly, easily and independently,” said Steve Mitchell, vice president and general manager for AT&T Illinois. “AT&T and Language Line Services are committed to ensuring a seamless communication process for our customers, and Your World. Your Language. now makes this possible for everyone, despite what languages they speak.”

Your World.Your Language. currently serves customers in nine languages, including: Cantonese (Chinese), Japanese, Korean, Mandarin (Chinese), Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Polish. Originally launched in San Francisco, the telephone-based interpretation service is now available in California and the Midwest, and will roll out in cities nationwide throughout 2008.

Your World. Your Language . is free for consumers. Businesses that join the WorldPartner SM network to sell their products and services through Your World. Your Language. are charged on a per-call basis and pay only for calls placed through the service to their customer representatives.

Sample banking, credit card, insurance, health, telephone, utility, travel, transportation, city and social service organizations signed on to offer their services to limited-English-speaking residents through Your World. Your Language. include: 1-800-Dentist; AT&T; Allstate Insurance; CitiBank; City of Chicago city services; DISH Network; Greyline Tours; Macy's; Orbitz; State Farm Insurance; SuperShuttle; Ticketmaster and YellowCab. For more information or a complete listing of Your World. Your Language. business partners, visit http://www.YourWorldYourLanguage.com.

GROWING LANGUAGE-SUPPORT NEEDS

15 – Percent of the total U.S. buying power owned by the Hispanic and Asian populations

176 – Total number of languages spoken in the U.S.

5th-- Chicago’s ranking among U.S. cities with the largest foreign-born population (U.S. Census)

35.5 – Percent of Chicago residents who speak a language other than English at home; 67 percent of those speak Spanish ( U.S. Census)

7.53 – Percent of Chicago residents that are of Polish decent (2003 U.S. Census estimate)

75 – Percent of limited-English speakers who prefer to speak in their native language
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