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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.

Tomas — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:55:06 +0000

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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.

Tomas — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:15:43 +0000

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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

Tomas — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:13:34 +0000

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Latino Nutrition Month Inspires Latinos To Bring Healthy Choices To The Table

Tomas — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:35:01 +0000

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Hispanics had 21 percent higher obesity prevalence compared with whites. – Hispanics in the Northeast had lower obesity prevalence than Hispanics in the Midwest, South or West.

Tomas — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:09:29 +0000

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About 40.9 percent of Hispanic children between 10 and 17 years old are obese in the United States, according to the BHC. But in Texas this number is even higher, at 46.8 percent.

Tomas — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:14:52 +0000

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The U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission has announced that obesity and diabetes are its top priorities for 2009-2010. – Approximately 1.5 million adults in the border region are overweight or obese and another 1.2 million have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

Tomas — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:00:11 +0000

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Hispanic children in US at greater risk for obesity than other ethnic/racial groups

Tomas — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:10:04 +0000

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Video: USDA and Ad Council Announce New Spanish-Language PSAs Featuring Disney’s Jungle Book Characters to Target Hispanic Families

Tomas — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:06:15 +0000

"The Advertising Council in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Nutrition and Consumer Services recently launched new Spanish-language public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to motivate Hispanic families to lead a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition and adequate physical activity. The campaign prominently features characters from the beloved Disney's, Jungle Book.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/35158/

A recent survey conducted on behalf of the Ad Council's Coalition for Healthy Children shows that parents continue to be deficient when it comes to knowing how to foster healthy lifestyle habits in the home, with 39% of all mothers surveyed reporting that they are unclear about which foods are considered healthy for their families. Furthermore, Hispanic parents show greater disparities, with 49% of Hispanic parents reporting that they are unclear about which foods are healthy for their families. Research indicates that being overweight during childhood and adolescence is associated with obesity during adulthood, and can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and some types of cancer.

"The combination of proper nutrition and daily physical activity are critical for a healthier lifestyle," said USDA's Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services' Kate Houston. "Overweight and obesity affects all of us -- particularly our children. It is time for all of us to work together to ensure a healthier future for our most precious resource, our children."

"I am thrilled about this wonderful and informative campaign to educate Hispanic parents and children about nutrition. The PSAs are both motivating and entertaining and I'm confident that they will inspire families throughout the nation to make the necessary changes to lead a healthier lifestyle," said Peggy Conlon, President and CEO of The Advertising Council.

The new Spanish-language PSAs encourage Americans to visit the campaign's website, www.MyPyramid.gov, where mothers and caregivers can obtain information and realistic tips for making and sustaining healthy choices for their children.

The new PSAs will be distributed to media outlets nationwide this month to appear in advertising time and space donated by the media.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.

The department increases food security and reduces hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.

The Advertising Council

The Ad Council (www.adcouncil.org) is a private, non-profit organization that marshals talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to produce, distribute and promote public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well-being, environmental preservation and strengthening families."

Texas man attempting to lessen Latino obesity – His name is Jorge Vela and he’s a personal trainer by profession and the creator of the first binational fitness boot camp dubbed The SPI Boot Camp Challenge.

Tomas — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:31:51 +0000

Latino Diabetes Association launches new website to prevent growing Diabetes Epidemic in the Latino Community.

Tomas — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:44:47 +0000

"New Website Features a Health Blog to answer Diabetes related questions by Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants or Doctors.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Total health care and related costs for the treatment of diabetes run about $132 billion annually. It is estimated that about 2.5 million or 9.5 percent of Latinos aged 20 years or older have been diagnosed with diabetes . The disease has become a growing epidemic for Latinos, but recent studies show that type 2 diabetes can be delayed or prevented. To spread the good news, the Latino Diabetes Association (LDA) launched its new website LDA.org. This new site is designed to help Latinos, at-risk of developing type 2 diabetes, take the small steps necessary to ward off this devastating disease.

The new website features a Health Blog, where people could ask diabetes related questions and have them answered by an LDA registered nurse, physician assistant or doctor. "The intent is to provide people with access to diabetes related information to help them prevent or delay the disease" said Heberto M. Sanchez, Founder and CEO.

The LDA web site provides a friendly and easy-to-use online environment to learn about diabetes. In the coming months, additional pages will be added to provide more educational health information and enhance visitors’ online experience.

About the Latino Diabetes Association
The Latino Diabetes Association is a non-profit organization focusing on improving the health and well-being of people who have developed, or are at risk of developing diabetes. Our mission is to advocate, develop and disseminate accurate, culturally relevant information about diabetes, nutrition, exercise, and obesity prevention with emphasis in the Latino and other high-risk communities.

For more information, call 323-837-9869 or visit the LDA website at LDA.org"

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Does Eating at Abuela’s Make Children Fat?

Tomas — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:01:12 +0000

"Hispanic children who eat at the homes of friends or relatives are more likely to gain weight, according to a study by San Diego State University. The report, recently published in the research journal "Obesity,” is part of a larger study (The San Diego Grocery Store Project) to prevent excess weight gain in children by partnering with restaurants, schools and grocery stores."

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Premier Web Site on Child and Teen Mental Health Now in Spanish – AboutOurKids.org Offers Hispanic Parents Vital Information on Kids at Risk

Tomas — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:35:11 +0000

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Jóvenes SANOS quizzes community about fast food – Watsonville, California

Tomas — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:11:51 +0000

"Jóvenes SANOS, a Watsonville teen group that tackles obesity issues among area youth, took to the streets Wednesday afternoon to ask community members if they would support efforts to limit the number of fast-food restaurants in town.

The survey effort took two weeks, with the four teens in the group’s city planning team conducting 100 surveys, a job they completed Wednesday."

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Blogante News for Monday – June 9th, 2008

Tomas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:49:34 +0000

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Madrina-Padrino teaches traffic safety to Hispanics - El Paso

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Both parties duck on immigration

Obama needs to secure Hispanic vote before general election

Obama did not fare well against Hillary Clinton among Hispanics in the 2008 primaries, but the early indications are that he will do well among this increasingly Democratic group in the general election. The May data show Obama with a 62% to 29% advantage over McCain among Hispanics.

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Selecciones, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and Macy’s Reach Hispanic Women with Message of Heart Health

Tomas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:14:33 +0000

"Selecciones, the world's best-selling Spanish-language magazine, joins the American Heart Association's (AHA) Go Red For Women and Macy's, one of the nation's largest retailers, in a multi-platform awareness program, Go Red de Corazón, to alert Hispanic women to the threat of heart disease. Together, they will honor Silvia Gallegos, a heart-health advocate who is making a difference and working to improve heart health in her community, on June 19 in Miami, with Lili Estefan, host of Univision's popular show, "El Gordo y la Flaca."

Research shows that only 29 percent of Hispanic women know that heart disease is their No. 1 killer in the United States. "That's why the program hopes to educate Hispanic women about heart disease and empower them to take action to reduce their personal risk, said Go Red For Women national spokesperson Ileana L. Piña, MD, Professor of Medicine,/Cardiology/Heart Failure-Transplantation and Veterans Administration Quality Scholar at Case Western Reserve. "In our world, we take care of everyone else because our families are the focal point. But we have to begin to care for ourselves, so we can be there for the ones we love."

The heart-health advocate honoree, Gallegos, helps send that message to Latina women in her community. She is manager of the community health department at the Dallas Concilio of Hispanic Service Organizations. She has worked tirelessly in the Hispanic community in Dallas for more than 25 years on health issues, and now focuses on educating parents about heart health, the correlation between childhood obesity and the development of type-2 diabetes in children, and how to prevent and control both. Her grassroots health program includes exercise groups; screenings for glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, waist circumference and Body Mass Index (BMI); and classes on healthy living. Thanks to her dedicated efforts to promote the benefits of regular activity, a key component of heart health, more than 500 participants walk together each week in more than 25 groups in the Dallas area.

Additional program elements of Go Red de Corazón include:

* Radio media tour with Selecciones editor Genevieve Marlin-Fernandez and Go Red For Women spokesperson Dr. Ileana Piña

* An awards celebration with Hispanic influencers, including Lili Estefan, María Antioneta Collins, Neida Sandoval, and Teresa Rodríguez on June 19 in Miami to honor a heart-health advocate

* Specially created t-shirts sharing the Go Red message in Spanish to support the Go Red For Women movement - available at www.shopgored.com

Go Red de Corazón kicked off in the February issue of Selecciones with a Heart Health Guide insert from AHA, sponsored by Macy's, that featured information about risk factors for heart disease and prevention tips. Additionally, Selecciones and AHA participated jointly at Hispanic health fairs, where they distributed heart-health guides.

"It was a natural for Selecciones to partner with the American Heart Association and Macy's on Go Red de Corazón," said Genevieve Marlin-Fernández, editor, Selecciones, whose own father died of a massive heart attack when she was 19 years old. "Each and every month Selecciones provides need-to-know content related to health and well-being. Educating Latinas about heart disease should be a priority for the entire Hispanic community. I am proud that, through this partnership, we are doing just that."

As part of Go Red de Corazón, Selecciones' readers had the opportunity to submit "heart-warming" stories about their mothers or other women influencers who made a significant difference in their lives. Five winners of this essay contest will be invited to attend the Go Red de Corazón reception.

Celebrating Macy's fifth year as the national sponsor of the Go Red For Women movement, Peter Sachse, president of Macy's corporate marketing says, "We are as passionate about this cause today as we were when the movement launched. Together, we have made substantial strides in raising awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of American women. As we continue to elevate the awareness among all women and men, we have developed this unique program that targets education and supports populations where the message has not been heard. Raising the profile of women's heart health is a profound commitment for our company, and we build our support each year in both dollars and visibility for the cause."

Go Red de Corazón hopes to reach millions of Latinas with the message to take charge of their heart health. Information about risk factors for heart disease, prevention tips, a heart-health guide created just for Latinas and free recipes can be found at www.goredcorazon.org or by calling 1-888-AHA-1212."

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Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition Director Takes Lead in Obesity Prevention – Indianapolis

Tomas — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:07:58 +0000

"The Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition's executive director, Cecilia Acosta, was recently featured in Indianapolis Woman for her move to help start an obesity prevention program in her coalition, and has also made a change in her own life and diet because of the program she implemented.

The Coalition, which works to assess, design, develop, implement and evaluate programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for each minority group represented, asked Acosta to come up with the obesity prevention program, and in doing so, she lost 30 pounds because she learned how to change her diet and was able to implement exercise to her daily routine.

"We have to be the examples," said Acosta. "I decided to start with my self. I was able to organize myself, and that helped me to improve other areas in my life."

For more information about the Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition of Greater Indianapolis, go to www.hlmhc.org.

About the Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition of Greater Indianapolis:
The HLMHC of Greater Indianapolis, Inc. is an institution created to diminish health-disparities faced by the Hispanic/Latino and Black community, through education, advocacy and leadership. The way that this program is designed will allow the coalition focus all it efforts to prevent diseases such as heart diseases, stroke, cancer (breast and prostate) and diabetes. The ultimate goal of the programs provided is to reduce health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minorities by increasing access to needed healthcare and improving health literacy."

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Fourth Annual SPLENDA(R) Sweeteners Chef Splendido Contest Supports Aspiring Hispanic Culinary Talent, Opens Call for Entries

Tomas — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:49:34 +0000

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Hispanics are the largest minority within the culinary workforce with more than half -- 54 percent -- working as cooks and food preparers. Yet, less than 20 percent hold executive chef positions. To help support and develop new talent in the professional culinary sector, McNeil Nutritionals, LLC -- worldwide marketer of SPLENDA(R) Sweeteners -- today announced the opening of a call for entries for the fourth annual Chef Splendido Contest, a national search dedicated to showcasing aspiring Hispanic and bi-lingual (English/Spanish speaking) culinary talent.

The Chef Splendido contest recognizes up and coming Hispanic and
bi-lingual (English/Spanish speaking) talent with a passion for healthy, Latino cuisine. In addition, the contest yields reduced calorie alternatives with less sugar to traditional Latino dishes that do not sacrifice taste, especially given the high Hispanic incidence of obesity and diabetes. A new partnership with The Spanish Speaking Chef's Association of America, an organization whose goal is to support young Latinos interested in pursing careers in culinary arts, will broaden the talent search and encourage current and recent culinary graduates to participate in the contest.

"The Hispanic community is key to the make-up of the culinary workforce, yet the majority of roles fall within the service-oriented sector due to barriers - such as language and education," said Chef Rafael Palomino, Executive Chef and founder of The Spanish Speaking Chef's Association of America. "With the large number of Hispanic talent in the industry, it is important to encourage and support aspiring chefs to participate in programs like Chef Splendido that help them further their careers while learning how to create reduced calorie options with less sugar for traditional Latino cuisine."

To enter, participants create a Latino-inspired dessert using SPLENDA(R) Sweeteners and compete for an opportunity to win $5,000 in cash. In addition, the winner receives a mentorship opportunity with a nationally recognized Hispanic chef associated with the Spanish-Speaking Chefs Association. Contest rules, regulations and deadlines available at www.SplendaEnEspanol.com . "

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Blogante News for Tuesday – May 13th, 2008

Tomas — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:59:02 +0000

I have changed things up a bit (as always trying to improve). Now there are Blogante News Essentials, the top 10/12 posts culled from all categories. This is the news I think everyone might be interested in. Plus, I have added an "in-depth focus section" for the times when there is a lot of news about one subject such as the huge raid yesterday in Iowa. - Gracias, Tomás

Blogante News Essentials

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

More Than Marches: Growing Latino Power is all About the Demographics

Did You Know? 62 percent of the recent growth in the Latino population has been through births, not immigration.

Postville immigration raid termed largest in Iowa history - (as many as 300 arrested) - Today's In-depth Focus subject (see below)

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high - (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)

Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison

California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez leaves the speaker’s post

Former laborer now runs the company - RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects - Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona

Ways of Ancient Mexico Reviving Barren Lands - the traditional milpa

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ - the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

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In-depth Focus --» Yesterday there was a huge immigration raid in Postville, Iowa with up to 300 arrested (although I saw an article in US Today that had the number 700)

Top Stories --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez leaves the speaker’s post

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

More Than Marches: Growing Latino Power is all About the Demographics

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high - (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)

Hundreds arrested in immigration raid at Postville plant - Iowa (largest in the history of state)

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

Tomás' Picks --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Archaeologist Uses Satellite Imagery To Explore Ancient Mexico

Human smuggler who caused deaths of 10 immigrants in Arizona crash gets life in prison

Bittersweet Reunions Span U.S. Border - on Mother’s day

“Sounds Latino!” Exhibition at UCSB Accessible Via Telephone

Dating a non-Latino

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

Victor Landa: Moms changing stereotypes and, thus, social landscape

Ways of Ancient Mexico Reviving Barren Lands - the traditional milpa

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

North Carolina Community Colleges Will No Longer Admit Illegal Immigrants

Thousands protest violence in Mexico - Ciudad Juarez

Citizenship Proof Next Up in Voter ID Battle

Immigrants assimilate quicker today, study shows - (same Manhattan Institute study cited but quite a different headline)

Predicted ESOL Savings Debated - 760 Students Left Prince William Schools - Virginia

Top Cuban athlete still missing Monday - Yurisel Laborde

Latin immigrants to U.S. don’t assimilate - (from the “libertarian” Manhattan Institute - “conservative” is more appropriate, methinks)

More Hispanic Businesses Robbed - Aurora, Colorado

Did You Know --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts.

Did You Know? 62 percent of the recent growth in the Latino population has been through births, not immigration.

Did You Know? Tulsa police say about 40 percent of all robberies target Hispanic immigrants. - Oklahoma

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

Election 2008 --» View the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts
(Are you registered to vote? Will you vote? You really, really should.)

McCain accepts questionable invitation - (Minutemen upset he is going to La Raza’s annual convention)

Few immigrants but hot debate before West Virginia primary today

Blogante Business more at: Business | Marketing | Real Estate | Media | Internet

Income rising, Telemundo cautious in its new lineup

New York Farmers fear they’ll be short of workers

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association and Microsoft Announces LISTA Tech Trends Breakfast Series

Mayor Bloomberg and Latin Media and Entertainment Commission Announce New Efforts to Position New York City as the Center for Latin Media and Entertainment

Bay Area Player Grabs Casa Latino Real Estate - Armando Tam

SPANGLISH MAGAZINE’s Marriage of Latin Cultures Celebration Event

Upfront Week Begins en Español

Charity honors top CEO - Juan N. Cento - Miami

Think online Hispanics, think gizmos

Former laborer now runs the company - RBG Construction owner took ’scary’ leap 12 years ago, rewarded with multimillion-dollar enterprise, big projects - Ray Gonzales Sr. in Arizona

GolTV Recruits Bob Gold & Associates to Lead Public Relations Efforts

Immigration raid: Town’s Hispanics shutter businesses, scatter - Postville, Iowa

Hundreds arrested in immigration raid at Postville plant - Iowa (largest in the history of state)

Did You Know? Unemployment among Hispanics rose 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent from April 2007 to April this year

Immigration raid: Plant official is GOP contributor - Iowa

More Hispanic Businesses Robbed - Aurora, Colorado

For Hispanics in U.S., a dream is going sour - (along with the economic downturn - dare I say ‘recession’)

The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Names UnitedHealthcare 2008 Corporation of the Year

Blogante Entertainment+ more at: Entertainment | Musica

Busca Thalía la reconciliación

Maná ya es de platino

Roselyn Sanchez will get married in November!

Denisse Oller Returns to Television

Cristián de la Fuente perseveres on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

TimesTalk Events with Leguizamo, Daniele, & Miranda - NYC

“Sounds Latino!” Exhibition at UCSB Accessible Via Telephone

Mayor Bloomberg and Latin Media and Entertainment Commission Announce New Efforts to Position New York City as the Center for Latin Media and Entertainment

Contemporary Latin musical “In the Heights” gets 13 Tony nominations

Alfredo De Quesada Actor to Watch and to Watch For

Alex Castro: The Cuban ‘Gladiator’ - the only Latino gladiator on NBC’s “American Gladiators”

‘Sangre de Mi Sangre:’ Family fortunes - Armando Hernández in “Sangre de Mi Sangre,” which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance

La Bronca is Coming to Los Angeles - on SBS’s KLAX 97.9 FM La Raza

‘That ’70s Show’ star will pay tribute to Desi Arnaz in NY - Wilmer Valderrama

MUN2 ANNOUNCES EXPANDED ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING LINE UP - PIONEERING BILINGUAL YOUTH NETWORK CONTINUES EXPANSION IN RATINGS, DISTRIBUTION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMMING GENRES

Blogante News from all the other categories - View all categories | states | metros | sitemap -- special mention to immigration

Mexican Citizens Alarmed as Drug Violence Escalates

Upside Down World - Rising Fuel Costs Provoke Transportation Strike in Nicaragua

Dim outlook for H-1B changes in this Congress?

The plight of Libreria Martinez - Santa Ana

Time Warner adds more Spanish language channels - Palm Springs, California

Bilingual Fire Prevention Campaign Launches - California

Latino Families to Gather at UCSD May 31 for Comienza con un Sueño College Outreach Event - San Diego

Charity honors top CEO - Juan N. Cento - Miami

Latino Press Awards 2008 - May 13th, 2008 at 7:30PM - Miami

Drug Trafficking, Violence, and Repression - IRC Americas Program

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Fundacion Azteca America Partners with the Ad Council for Health Awareness Campaign

Tomas — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:19:26 +0000

"Fundacion Azteca America, the non-profit arm of Spanish-language television network Azteca America, announced today the launch of a nationwide health awareness campaign in collaboration with the Ad Council. The campaign includes informational brochures on prevention and treatment for the most prevalent diseases among Hispanics, using information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and asthma are on the rise, as well as being some of the leading causes of death in the Latino community. The goal is to inform about the causes of these diseases and their treatment, with the aim of early detection and prevention. The brochures will be distributed through Azteca America's local affiliate stations as well as through other prominent Hispanic non-profit organizations."

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