The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Launches Impact Research Grants To Help Underserved Patients Access Clinical Trials

May 13, 2021

Collaborations with Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine will Increase Representation of Geographically, Ethnically and Economically Underserved Communities in Clinical Trials

RYE BROOK, N.Y., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced today the launch of the IMPACT (Influential Medicine Providing Access to Clinical Trials) research grants to increase enrollment of individuals from underrepresented communities in clinical trials. Clinical trials are vital to improving cancer treatment, giving newly diagnosed patients access to state-of-the-art therapies, and providing a lifeline when other treatments have failed. Yet, clinical trials overwhelmingly fail to represent certain patient populations such as ethnic and racial minorities and people in rural communities.

To overcome these inequities, LLS created the IMPACT research grants, which will award funding to major cancer research and treatment centers to establish a “hub and spoke” infrastructure to expand access to clinical trials in their region. Each of the “hubs” or major cancer centers will develop networks of trial sites in local community-based hospitals and clinics with significant underserved populations. The $3.75 million five-year program, designed with a unique and tailored approach to building engagement in underserved communities, is the first undertaking of its kind by a blood cancer organization.

“To get the full benefit of cancer research, we need clinical trials to reflect the diversity of the U.S. population,” said Lee Greenberger, Ph.D., LLS Chief Scientific Officer. “But this is also about health equity, which is central to the LLS mission. Blood cancer does not discriminate, and people of every age, gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status are affected and deserve the same choices in their care.” Research has shown that populations at risk for cancer health disparities are also less likely than other groups to participate in clinical trials.

LLS has selected three projects for the first round of funding: Mayo Clinic in the upper Midwest, Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the rural south and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Each five-year initiative anticipates increasing trial enrollment from underrepresented communities to at least 20 percent. An overview of the programs is below:

IMPACT at Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center partnered with the Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network and Mayo Clinic Health System to address major barriers to clinical trials enrollment for minority patients with blood cancers. The program includes a network of 35 clinical sites throughout rural, underserved communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The program also focuses on economically disadvantaged minority patients in urban areas of metropolitan Minneapolis.

IMPACT at Vanderbilt University Medical Center: This effort, which leverages the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network and Baptist Memorial Health Care (Baptist), includes nearly half of the counties and parishes in the Delta Regional Authority, one of the most economically vulnerable areas in the United States. This area also has some of the country’s highest cancer incidence and mortality rates. The LLS IMPACT program at Vanderbilt will increase clinical trial access, with the option to enroll in ten clinical trials across seven blood cancer types that will be open at nine Baptist locations around the region.

IMPACT at Weill Cornell Medicine: While Weill Cornell Medicine is located in Manhattan, more than half of the annual blood cancer cases in New York City occur in residents who reside in nearby Queens and Brooklyn. Direct access to cutting-edge clinical trials is limited at the community hospitals that service those boroughs. The Weill Cornell Medicine IMPACT project, also supported by Genentech, is collaborating with New York-Presbyterian Queens and New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital to build an infrastructure to increase enrollment in clinical trials at these sites. The program will provide education for community physicians, including training primary care physicians as clinical trial advocates, and community oncologists as experts in clinical trial protocols.

“Our team at Weill Cornell Medicine is thrilled to collaborate with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on this important initiative,” said Dr. John Leonard, senior associate dean for innovation and initiatives and the Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine, and a hematologist and medical oncologist at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. “Our efforts to provide state-of-the-art care and research opportunities to all blood cancer patients – including those from under-resourced backgrounds – synergize closely with those of LLS through the IMPACT program. We are committed to these efforts and are excited to accelerate our research programs through this collaboration and close engagement with our community.”

Mayo, Vanderbilt and Weill are co-funding the IMPACT grants, demonstrating their partnership with LLS and commitment to the program. This program was also made possible by philanthropic investment from companies including Bristol Myers Squibb and MorphoSys Foundation, as well as LLS donor investment from Louise and John Bryan, Edward J. Phillips Family Foundation, Rahr Corporation and Cal Turner, Jr.

LLS works on multiple fronts toward health equity for all blood cancer patients

LLS has programs in place across research, advocacy and patient services to address health disparities. These efforts include Myeloma Link, a community-based outreach and education program in African American communities, Spanish-language resources and services for patients and caregivers, and the Equity in Access research program, which will advance the study of underlying causes of inequitable access to care and identify policies, strategies and interventions to effect change. LLS is also leading a national study with the University of Florida to increase primary care providers’ capacity to educate diverse patients with cancer about clinical trials.

Through its advocacy work, LLS is pursuing efforts to improve access to trials for underrepresented patients. For example, LLS and its advocacy partners played a key role in developing the Clinical Treatment Act, which requires Medicaid to cover trial-related care starting in 2022. LLS is also working to advance policies that will localize access to more care associated with trial participation, reducing the time and expense associated with travel. LLS’s Urgent Need Program, in partnership with Moppie’s Love and Charlie’s Fund, Co-Pay Assistance Program, and Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program, all provide financial assistance supporting underserved patients.

LLS Clinical Trial Nurse Navigators, registered nurses with expertise in blood cancer, are available to personally assist all blood cancer patients and caregivers throughout the entire clinical-trial process. For information, patients can contact an LLS Information Specialist at (800) 955-4572, via live chat or email.

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.

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Gaby Natale Keynotes for P&G Women Offsite Annual Event

May 13, 2021

Gaby's virtual keynotes are hosted from her own TV studio with multicamera setup and customized graphics

CINCINNATI, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bestselling author, speaker and 3-time Daytime EMMY winner Gaby Natale joined forces with Procter & Gamble to energize their annual women offsite event dedicated to Latinas. As the main speaker for the day, Gaby joined the emcees at P&G’s Cincinnati headquarters from her own TV studio in Dallas to deliver her empowerment keynote and interact live with the audience.

“Our uniqueness is our gift to the world. That is why I applaud P&G’s effort to create spaces like this where authentic and inspirational conversations about how to pioneer and emerge stronger together can flourish”, explained Natale.

The theme of this eleventh P&G annual women’s event was #LetsKeepBlooming. After the event, select members in attendance received copies of her bestselling book The Virtuous Circle which became the first book written by a Latina that was published by the Leadership division of HarperCollins.

The keynote fleshed out the 3-time Daytime winner renewed commitment to inspire diverse audiences to develop their potential, powered by the success of her TED talk “Pioneer: How to Be What You Can’t See”. Equal parts inspirational speech, career workshop and autobiographical manifesto, Natale’s speech uses the arch of her life journey -from a carpet warehouse to the red carpet of the Daytime EMMYs- to start conversations about the challenges and opportunities that minorities face when they decide to turn their dreams into actions.

Natale’s past collaborations as motivational speaker include Dell, PepsiCo, Century21 and Laura Bush Foundation, among others.

About Gaby Natale and AGANARmedia

Gaby Natale is a triple Daytime EMMY® winner, TV personality, bestselling author and motivational speaker. She is the executive producer and host of the nationally-syndicated TV show SuperLatina on PBS’ Vme network.

One of the most prestigious media personalities in Spanish-language television, Natale is among a few women in the entertainment industry who owns not only the rights to her TV show but also a television studio. This unique situation has allowed her to combine her passion for media and her entrepreneurial spirit.

People magazine named Natale one of 2018’s “25 Most Powerful Latinas”, highlighting the inspirational story of how she went from a local TV show that started out of a carpet warehouse to becoming the only Latina in US history to win triple back-to-back Daytime EMMYs. Her popularity grew even further when her first book, “The Virtuous Circle” by HarperCollins, became an instant bestseller, topping Amazon’s New Releases charts in 3 different categories (Business, Inspiration and Self-Help).

Natale is also the founder of AGANARmedia, a marketing company with a focus on Hispanic audiences that serves Fortune 500 companies such as Hilton Worldwide, Sprint, AT&T, eBay and Amazon. In the digital world, she has a thriving fan base with over 52 million views on YouTube and 250K+ followers on Social Media.

In 2019 Gaby launched WelcomeAll Beauty, the first hair extensions line dedicated to women’s productivity offering DIY camera-ready hair styles that can be done in less than 5 minutes.

A tireless advocate of gender and diversity issues, Natale is a sought-after bilingual speaker and a frequent collaborator with nonprofits such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign and Voto Latino. She has keynoted conferences from the United Nations to tech shows and trade gatherings across the US and Latin America. Natale has been featured in Forbes, CNN, Buzzfeed, NBC News, Univision and Latino Leaders magazine. She is the recipient of NALIP’s Digital Trailblazer Award and of a GLAAD Media Award nomination for her portrayal of Latino LGBTQ youth in media.

Natale holds a bachelor’s in International Relations and a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of San Andres and Columbia University. Prior to starting her career in television, Natale taught Communication and Journalism courses at the University of Texas. Originally from Argentina, Natale holds triple citizenship from the United States, Argentina and Italy and has lived in London (UK), Mexico, Washington DC and Buenos Aires.

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Ana María de Jesús Valenzuela Suárez’s new book Volando en el Kalahari, a heartwarming tale of a pelican family’s solidarity amid life’s overwhelming challenges

May 13, 2021

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TUCSON, Ariz., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Volando en el Kalahari was created by Ana María de Jesús Valenzuela Suárez. Ana María is an author who was born in a small city called Valle de Palmas, Baja California Mexico. She is an avid writer of acrostics and poems.

Suárez said this about her book: “This little literary work speaks of love, support for the family, and the learning that we obtain by fighting together as such.”

Published by Page Publishing, Ana María de Jesús Valenzuela Suárez’s new book Volando en el Kalahari truly captures the heart of what it means to be a family united in the face of adversity and confusion.

Consumers who wish to learn heartfelt lessons about love, grace, and faith can purchase Volando en el Kalahari in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Tony Hernández’s new book Secretos Entre Mi Abuela y Yo, a compelling narrative about a boy’s maturity through experiencing toils in life

May 13, 2021

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FARGO, N.D., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Secretos Entre Mi Abuela y Yo was created by Tony Hernández. Tony is an author who studied at the Center for Naval Specialists. At nineteen, he was already an officer in the Navy and at twenty-two was given the medal of honor for distinguished services. A year later, he renounced the communist system. On leaving prison he crossed the Caribbean Sea in a rowboat. He lives in the US where he is a trucker.

Hernández said this about his book: “It is the story of a weak boy who came to this world without any right to life—how he jumped the fences of hell to become a man on his own two feet. With his pockets full of gratitude and in his heart love and respect for everything that surrounds him, he carries on his shoulder the principles of his father, the advice of his uncle, and the wisdom of his grandmother.

The story is real, and I express it from my point of view through the eyes of my grandmother as a remedy for the sadness of her people. For those who seek the light, they will find their message, the reality of the moment, and truths that hurt the soul.

It is not a shame how I feel for my people; it is shame to see how far we have come.”

Published by Page Publishing, Tony Hernández’s new book Secretos Entre Mi Abuela y Yo embarks on a man’s life as a determined boy seeking refuge and fulfillment amid life’s overwhelming troubles.

Consumers who wish to read and witness a tale of unyielding resolve and countenance can purchase Secretos Entre Mi Abuela y Yo in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

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Doggett Freightliner, one of the Largest 18-Wheeler Dealership Groups in the U.S., Further Expands to Serve Brownsville Customers

May 12, 2021

HOUSTON, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Doggett Freightliner continues to grow, expanding into the Brownsville area to provide expedited parts and unmatched service support for local customers. With the new Brownsville facility opening today, Doggett Freightliner will have nine locations throughout Texas and Arkansas, including San Antonio, El Paso, Laredo, and Pharr, Texas, along with North Little Rock, Springdale, Searcy and Van Buren, Arkansas. The Brownsville facility complements Doggett’s existing Freightliner and Western Star dealerships that now sell and service flatbeds, dry freight, refrigerated vans, trailers and other over-the-road truck offerings. This new location will help local customers maximize uptime with expedited parts and dependable mobile support.

“Doggett has a long and successful history of living up to the rigid demands of our customers. Our success has been built by performing up to our customer’s exceedingly high expectations 24/7, thanks to an excellent team of dedicated support staff and factory-trained technicians that are pros at keeping their promises,” says Paul Burk, Senior VP of the Doggett Truck Group.

Burk concludes, “At Doggett Freightliner, we are proud to be a superior dealership with our Elite Support Certification providing the industry’s best truck maintenance and repairs with an unmatched-level of customer service. Our loyal customers’ trust helped us grow into one of the largest dealership groups in the country. We are excited to continue to deliver unmatched service and support to our customers for years to come in the Brownsville area.”

About the Doggett Equipment Services Group

Doggett Equipment Services Group (Doggett) is a diversified heavy equipment factory authorized dealer for seven industry-leading manufacturers that are either number one or two in their respective industries. Doggett, founded in 1993 with 17 employees, was ranked by the Houston Chronicle in 2020 as Houston’s 9th largest private company approaching $2 billion in annual sales and also rated by the Houston Business Journal in 2020 as Houston’s largest (#1) family-owned business. Serving Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas, its team of 1400+ full-time employees, including 500+ factory-trained and certified technicians, are dedicated to providing a world-class customer experience. Doggett is a family-owned business without outside investment headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Doggett is a proud dealer-partner with the following industry-leading manufacturers: John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment (16 dealerships including exclusivity for the state of Louisiana, east and south Texas), Toyota Material Handling – Forklifts (7 dealerships covering the southern half of Texas including El Paso), Freightliner and Western Star (Daimler-Benz Companies) on-highway and vocational trucks (9 dealerships including exclusivity for the state of Arkansas, South and West Texas), Link-Belt Cranes (3 dealerships including exclusivity for the state of Louisiana), Great Dane Trailers (3 dealerships), and a Ford auto and truck dealership. To learn more, visit Doggett.com and DoggettFreightliner.com.

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Toyota’s Path to Carbon Neutrality

May 12, 2021

— Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will make up 15% of U.S. sales by 2030

— Electrified vehicles including BEVs will make up 70% of U.S. sales by 2030

— Global sales of approximately 8M electrified vehicles by 2030 of which 2M will be BEVs and FCEVs.

PLANO, Texas, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota is on the path to an electrified future and the company is committed to making battery electric vehicles (BEVs) a key part of its lineup. Earlier this year, Lexus unveiled the LF-Z, a conceptual look at the future of BEVs in the luxury segment. That was followed by the debut of the Toyota bZ4X concept, a battery electric SUV that will go into production in 2022.

Toyota expects BEVs and FCEVs will make up 15% of its U.S. sales by 2030, and along with the company’s hybrids (HEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV), 70% of the Toyota and Lexus combined sales mix will be electrified by 2030. On a global basis, Toyota expects to sell approximately 8 million electrified vehicles by 2030, of which 2 million will be BEVs and FCEVs.

“For over 30 years, Toyota has been innovating and investing in technology to reduce vehicle emissions and achieve carbon reductions,” said Chris Reynolds, chief administrative officer, Toyota Motor North America. “And, although some people believe concentrating resources on one possible solution will achieve the goal more quickly, we believe investing in many different solutions will actually be a faster way to achieve carbon neutrality around the world.”

Toyota has led the way with more electrified vehicles on the road than all automakers combined. It started in 1997 when Toyota introduced the first generation all-electric RAV4-EV, followed by the now iconic, Prius, a gasoline-electric hybrid. In 2015, Toyota launched its first emissions-free, FCEV, the Mirai.

Since then, Toyota has adapted hybrid electric powertrains to vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There are now 17 electrified vehicles in the company’s U.S. lineup, including HEVs, PHEVs, and FCEV, with more on the way.

Over the years, Toyota hybrid models have saved 139 million tons of greenhouse-gas emissions worldwide–76 million tons in the U.S. It is clear, the environmental impact of HEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs has been profound.

At Toyota, we believe giving consumers choices with a portfolio of alternative powertrains can help bridge to an all-electric mobility future. The company’s approach seeks steady and substantial carbon reductions every year until the recharging infrastructure and costs of BEVs make them an attractive, affordable choice for all consumers everywhere.

Toyota is committed to help solving BEV infrastructure and cost challenges while delivering mobility that best fits the many needs of consumers. We also encourage policymakers to write regulations and laws that encourage consumers to consider all kinds of environmentally friendly, carbon-reducing vehicles so we can move even faster toward a carbon neutral society for all.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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HarperCollins Focus launches new gift book imprint Harper Celebrate

May 12, 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HarperCollins Focus announced today the launch of its new gift book imprint, Harper Celebrate, expanding the publishing company’s footprint into celebratory, seasonal and lifestyle books. The imprint will produce uplifting and inspiring, visually striking books using high-quality design and sophisticated detail in both the interior and exterior packaging. Harper Celebrate will be based in Nashville, under the direction of vice president and publisher, Michael Aulisio.

“I’m thrilled that Michael will be leading Harper Celebrate. He is extremely talented, bringing a rare and effective combination of market research, innovation and creativity. This new imprint will be a wonderful addition to the HarperCollins Focus family,” said Laura Minchew, senior vice president, group publisher at HarperCollins Focus.

Aulisio joins Harper Celebrate after 10 years in marketing leadership for the Children’s and Gift division at HarperCollins Christian Publishing. He has worked with bestselling authors such as Joanna Gaines, Dude Perfect, Bear Grylls, Brett Young, Bob Goff, Emily Ley, and Sarah Young, whose Jesus Calling book line has sold more than 35 million copies. Aulisio also created and implemented omni-channel marketing campaigns with internationally known celebrities like Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Tony Dungy, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Rascal Flatt’s Gary LeVox.

Aulisio commented, “There is a strong need for books that will help readers be inspired, find peace and cultivate positive personal change, as well as be entertained. I’m honored and excited for the opportunity we have to acquire and publish books that will beautifully celebrate the people, occasions, interests, and gifts in a reader’s life.”

Harper Celebrate will look to acquire projects such as daily readers, lifestyle books, journals, photography-driven books, literary graphic novels, hospitality, home decorating, organization, and crafting; poetry, personal time management, and mindfulness; and occasion-focused titles such as holiday celebrations, graduation, and gifts for special persons. It is scheduled to release its first titles in fall 2022.

Harper Celebrate is part of HarperCollins Focus’ key objectives to connect with great writers and readers who rely on the global reach and distribution network of HarperCollins Worldwide. For more information, please visit www.harpercollinsfocus.com/harper-celebrate

About Harper Celebrate:
Launched in May 2021, Harper Celebrate is the newest imprint under HarperCollins Focus. Through superior design and sophisticated detail, Harper Celebrate creates a visually striking experience to uplift and beautifully celebrate the people, occasions, interests and gifts in your life. For more information, visit www.harpercollinsfocus.com/harper-celebrate or follow us on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook at @HarperCelebrate.

About HarperCollins Focus:
HarperCollins Focus, LLC owns and operates a collection of publishing imprints, that enlighten and empower readers to transform their hearts and minds, connecting through story, advice, mentorship and community. The company’s mission is to inspire the world with content that equips people to lead lives of significance, integrity and purpose. Current publishing imprints include HarperCollins Leadership, Harper Horizon, and Harper Muse. The company also operates HarperCollins Leadership Essentials, a destination online community dedicated to accelerating personal and professional development. The company is based in Nashville, TN. For more information go to www.harpercollinsfocus.com.

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On Lok Kicks Off 50 Year Anniversary with On Lok Celebrates

May 12, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Lok will kick off its 50-year anniversary with On Lok Celebrates on Thursday, May 13. The virtual event will be open to the community and is the first of many planned events this year celebrating the organization’s five decades supporting Bay Area seniors.

“We are pleased to celebrate this historic milestone of 50 years with a festive (albeit virtual) event that will bring together supporters, partners, staff and the community, to reflect on an incredible five decades,” said Grace Li, CEO of On Lok. “Never before has our work been more impactful than during the past year. I am proud of our team’s tireless dedication to our mission of keeping seniors safe and supported.”

On Lok was founded 50 years ago with the belief that every individual should be empowered to age at home with dignity and independence. On Lok founded PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), a full-service healthcare program that includes medical, home care, transportation, and other support services for frail seniors, which allows eligible seniors to live at home, for as long as possible. The nonprofit also provides health programs, wellness classes, activities, case management services and meals for active seniors.

On Lok Celebrates will kick off the organization’s golden anniversary on Thursday, May 13^th from 5:00 – 6:00pm. It will be hosted by TV and radio personality Liam Mayclem, who will return for a fifth year as Emcee. It will also include remarks by special guests U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, and Chef Martin Yan, and feature a live auction hosted by Warriors “Hype Man” Franco Finn. To attend, RSVP at https://support.onlok.org/e/9EzBsQ.

About On Lok
On Lok is a nonprofit organization that empowers older adults to age with dignity and independence. With 50 years of experience, On Lok is a trusted resource in San Francisco, Santa Clara County, and the Tri-City area of Alameda County. On Lok founded and still operates the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which allows eligible seniors to live at home for as long as possible by providing comprehensive medical care and social services. On Lok 30th Street Senior Center, the largest multipurpose senior center in San Francisco, provides a second home, health programs, activities, and case management services to active seniors. The On Lok Mission Nutrition Program provides more than 250,000 meals annually to seniors through its dining locations and meal delivery program. For more information, please visit www.onlok.org.

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PIH Health Achieves Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award™

May 12, 2021

WHITTIER, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, and PIH Health Whittier Hospital have been recognized as a Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places PIH Health among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers.

“Patient safety is always our top priority,” says James R. West, PIH Health president and chief executive officer. “Working together to face the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic brought about this last year has bolstered our commitment to our patients and communities, and we have focused even more attention on safety within all of our facilities. We are honored to be recognized for our commitment to our patients’ safety and well-being and attribute this award to the unwavering dedication of all our employees, medical staff, and volunteers.”

From 2017 through 2019, there were 190,273 potentially preventable patient safety events among Medicare patients in U.S. hospitals.* And, if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to hospitals performing better than expected on each of 13 Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) evaluated by Healthgrades, on average, 106,052 patient safety events could have been avoided.*

During this time frame, four patient safety indicators accounted for 72% of all patient safety events (collapsed lung, hip fracture due to an in-hospital fall, pressure or bed sores, and catheter-related bloodstream infections). Healthgrades found that patients treated in hospitals receiving the Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award were, on average*:

50.3% less likely to experience a collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest, than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals*
60.3% less likely to experience an in-hospital fall resulting in hip fracture, than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals*
66.5% less likely to experience pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital, than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals*
65.4% less likely to experience catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital, than patients treated at non- recipient hospitals*

“The importance of hospital quality is now at the forefront of consumers’ minds, especially as we continue to navigate COVID-19. We congratulate the recipients of the Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award for their ongoing commitment to upholding the highest quality standards for their patients and communities,” said Brad Bowman MD, Healthgrades chief medical officer.

PIH Health participates in safety best practices across all of our hospitals and outpatient medical offices. Employees are regularly engaged in important discussions about the safety initiatives already in place in PIH Health facilities, and, together with leadership, continuously work to see where enhancements can be made to improve upon patient safety.

During the study period (2017 through 2019), Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient hospitals demonstrated excellent performance in patient safety within the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes—risk-adjusted patient safety indicator (PSI) rates—for 13 PSIs defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). A 14^th PSI is included in the evaluation – Foreign Objects Left in Body During a Surgery or Procedure – which is a “never” event and does not have an expected rate.

View Healthgrades hospital quality methodologies.
*Statistics are calculated from Healthgrades Patient Safety Ratings and Excellence Award methodology which is based primarily on AHRQ technical specifications (Version 2020.0.1) to MedPAR data for years 2017 through 2019 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.

About PIH Health
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 35 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is also certified as a Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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Telemundo Leads Hispanic Upfront With Over 1,000 Hours Of Original Content Designed To Capture Today’s Latinos Across Every Screen

May 12, 2021

MIAMI, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises unveiled today its 2021-2022 programming lineup bolstering its position as the leading multiplatform content creator for today’s Latino. With over 1,000 hours of original scripted and unscripted content, world class sporting events and trusted news, Telemundo is shaping a new era in Hispanic media with culture-centric narratives that meaningfully engage marketers with the full spectrum of Latino audiences across every screen.

Next season’s lineup brings two original Super Series™ including the return of ratings powerhouse La Reina del Sur for its third season, and Malverde: “El Santo Patron” the network’s first-ever period drama Super Series™. Also premiering is Diario de un Gigoló, a riveting story about an unexpected and complicated love, an all-new dramedy, Parientes a la Fuerza, and the return of the iconic series Pasión de Gavilanes.

Telemundo will introduce two new reality shows, La Casa de los Famosos, a no holds barred look into a group of celebrities living together and Así se Baila, a grueling dance competition where celebrities and their loved ones put their relationships and dancing skills to test, in addition to the sixth season of the family hit Exatlón Estados Unidos, the number one family-friendly sports reality competition show on Hispanic media. On the sports side, Telemundo Deportes will air more than 300 hours of coverage of the 2021 Olympics from Tokyo this summer and the most extensive coverage ever of the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM Qualifiers.

With Latinos surpassing $1.7 trillion in purchasing power, every company in America should build strong relationships with this audience to grow their business today and into the future. Telemundo and Comcast NBCUniversal offer the only premier platforms to reach them at scale across the entire spectrum and capture this exponential growth,” said Beau Ferrari, Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “As the leading producer of Spanish-language scripted content, we are uniquely positioned to deliver for our audience on every screen. This coming season we’re doubling down on our commitment and investments to super-serve Latinos with the best entertainment content, world class sports events and most trusted news they want and need, delivered on the devices they prefer.”

Powered by Telemundo, Comcast NBCUniversal reaches today 9 out of 10 US Hispanics every month – more than any other media company. This year, Telemundo has extended its leadership to every platform and device. On the broadcast side, among adults ages 18-49, Telemundo’s weekday prime time is up double digits, outperforming its closest competitor by nearly 40% more nights compared to the same time period last year. On Sunday primetime, Telemundo has been #1 for the majority of nights, and this past month, ranked as #1 Spanish-language broadcast network at 10 p.m. Telemundo’s digital properties are registering unprecedented growth with the Telemundo app delivering the highest number of viewers on record — and the highest engagement — among NBCUniversal properties and growing. Telemundo continues to be the #1 broadcast network on YouTube with short form video for the fourth consecutive year — doubling Univision’s subscribers — and across all social media in engagement, regardless of language.

“When you combine the power of Comcast and NBCUniversal with the deep connections and trust of Telemundo, we not only reach more Latinos than any other media company nationwide, but we also speak to these consumers with the authentic stories that move them. For our marketing partners, this means an opportunity to tap into a powerful, critical audience and move their business through the incredible impact of storytelling,” said Laura Molen, President, Advertising & Partnerships, NBCUniversal. “From primetime to Peacock, only NBCUniversal and Telemundo can help marketers meaningfully engage with the Hispanic consumers leading the cultural and technological revolutions of tomorrow.”

As Latinos expand their video consumption habits throughout digital properties, Telemundo continues to lead multiplatform content production with its recently launched Telemundo Streaming Studios, the first-ever studio in Hispanic media exclusively dedicated to serving the growing Latino streaming audiences in the US and around the world.  Building upon its decade-long success across streaming platforms with original titles such as El Señor de los Cielos, La Reina del Sur, El Recluso, No Te Puedes Esconder, Jugar con Fuego and, most recently, Dime Quien Soy, 100 Dias para Enamorarnos, Falsa Identidad and Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio, Telemundo is investing to expand its production capabilities to create original premium scripted content exclusively designed to fulfill the growing needs of direct-to-consumer platforms. Since 2011, Telemundo has been the undisputed leader in providing scripted Spanish-language content to direct-to-consumer services, delivering over 14,000 hours of original content to partners such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu and Xumo, including 3,000 hours on Peacock when it launched last year.

UPCOMING PROGRAMMING LINE-UP

SCRIPTED SERIES:

La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South 3), Telemundo’s globally acclaimed Super Series™ returns with its highly anticipated third season. Four years have passed since U.S. authorities convicted Teresa Mendoza for the murders of three Drug Enforcement Agents. Living behind bars in a maximum-security prison, stripped of her freedom, she’s separated once again from her beloved daughter, Sofia. Devising a highly sophisticated escape plan, Teresa’s old friends Oleg and Jonathan daringly extract her from prison to take her to Mexico where she meets President Epifanio Vargas. In a world motivated by alliances and secret deals, Teresa agrees to embark on her most dangerous mission yet, one that takes her throughout Latin America with the fervent hope that she can end her fugitive’s life and reunite with Sofia at last.

Malverde: El Santo Patron (Malverde: The Patron Saint – working title), Telemundo Global Studios’ first-ever period drama, is a powerful new action series that brings to life the story of Jesús Juarez, a young boy from Sinaloa, Mexico who grows up to be a legendary figure, almost a religious icon revered by many. Set in 1870 and inspired by actual life events, Malverde tells the story of Jesús from his troubled childhood as an orphan to the advent of the Mexican Revolution, experiencing the torment of war, danger, and love, all while amassing unexpected power. Over time, Jesús becomes a heroic Robin Hood-type figure, admired by women across all social classes. Yet, Jesús remains tormented by his unexpected feelings for his childhood sweetheart, Isabel. As federal authorities see the danger in his rising power during the beginnings of the Mexican Revolution, it will take more than love and God to stave off those seeking to destroy the hero known to the faithful as The Patron Saint.

A Telemundo Global Studios production, Diario de un Gigoló (Diary of a Gigolo), is a provocative and riveting series about the life of Emanuel, a male escort living a hedonistic life of freedom and luxury. After surviving a childhood of violence and poverty, he forges a bond with a local boss that takes him under his wing and helps him become a much sought-after escort. Destiny arrives in the form of Julia, a woman he’s hired to romance and with whom he unexpectedly falls madly in love, leading him to question his life choices. Consumed by jealousy, Julia’s mother, who once hired Emanuel, threatens to tell her daughter the truth about him to crush their growing relationship. Blinded by his passion for Julia, Emanuel fails to see the dangers impacting their uncertain future together and his complicated life as a gigolo.

A new Telemundo Global Studios family-friendly dramedy, Parientes a la Fuerza (Family by Force), tells the story of George Cruz, a successful writer who feels his life is over after his wife, Leticia, leaves him. Destiny intervenes when George flies to Mexico where he accidentally meets Carmen Jurado, a young Mexican woman of modest means. They fall in love and quickly make plans for a future together, not knowing that mixing their families will not be as easy as falling in love. Once Carmen moves to his Beverly Hills mansion with her entire family, they begin to clash, turning the peaceful household into a war zone.

Pasión de Gavilanes II (Hidden Passion II), brings back the story of the Reyes brothers from one of Telemundo’s most iconic original productions. In the first season, seeking to avenge their sister’s death, the Reyes brothers infiltrate the Elizondo family’s farm by passing themselves off as workers. The intense rancor the brothers once felt soon dissipates as they fall in love with the Elizondo sisters. Now, 20 years later, the Reyes and Elizondos have united as one family, but their bonds are to be tested by new challenges. This new generation of Pasión de Gavilanes is fated to begin with another tragic crime that rocks the family to its core. The subsequent investigation of the mysterious death of a professor points to the sons of one of the couples as the possible culprits, triggering a dramatic series of events to prove their innocence.

Hercai, Amor y Venganza (Hercai, Love and Vengeance), the internationally acclaimed Turkish drama that captivated audiences worldwide, is set in the ancient town of Midyat in the historic Mardin Province of Turkey. Hercai: Love and Vengeance tells the story of Reyyan and Miran, whose impossible love is driven by revenge and betrayal. The plot unfolds as Miran carries out a nefarious plan to honor his parents’ death, an act inspired by his wrathful grandmother. Meanwhile, Reyyan’s desire of escaping the pressure of her grandfather unwittingly pushes her into Miran’s arms. Falling in love without knowing Miran’s true intentions, he discovers their shared passion is stronger than rivalry and hate. Committed to survive the dangerous obstacles ahead, including their own families, this star-crossed couple must stop at nothing to fulfill their romantic destiny together.

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT:

La Casa de los Famosos (The Celebrity House – working title), Telemundo reimagines the popular reality format, featuring a group of celebrities living together under constant video surveillance, totally isolated from the outside world. It’s the good, the bad, and the ugly as these glittering contestants compete for weekly awards and one grand prize of $200,000. And, with an unobstructed view, audiences will get to know a different side of their favorite celebrities they may have not known in this dramatic, provocative, and highly addictive show.

Así Se Baila (Let’s Dance – working title), Telemundo’s bold remix on the popular dance competition genre, takes the stage with its singular beat. Featuring ten celebrity contestants who put their best feet forward, this high-drama dance show pairs them with a loved one in a unique test of dance skills and family relationships captured under bright lights. Each week, teams comprised of couples, siblings, best friends, and mother-and-son duos take center stage in a dancing challenge unlike any other to win immunity against elimination and remain in the competition for another round. With their talents and intimate relationships on display, a panel of expert judges decides which winning couple declares: así se baila! (That’s how you dance!).

Exatlón Estados Unidos, the number one family-friendly sports reality competition on Hispanic T.V. for four years in a row, returns to Telemundo for its sixth adrenaline-packed season featuring Hispanic contestants from across the country. In this new season, participants of the Famous Team and the Contenders Team tackle challenging new circuits and exhilarating nighttime obstacle courses expertly designed to test their combined physical and mental skills. Often grueling, the teams must endure extreme living conditions and absolute isolation from their daily lives, all in a fast and furious bid to win a grand prize of $1 million dollars and the coveted title of champion.

SPORTS:

Summer Olympics in Tokyo – With the eagerly anticipated 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games finally set to begin, Telemundo Deportes presents the most extensive Spanish-language coverage ever of a modern summer Olympics with over 300 hours of live competition and daily recaps. Telemundo and Universo will offer at least 12 hours of intense live sports coverage throughout the night and early morning schedules, and Telemundo will present a two-hour recap show highlighting the best stories of the day every day, Monday through Friday, beginning July 26. With its industry-leading team coverage and expert commentary, viewers will watch the best in soccer and all the sports Latinos love including boxing, basketball, baseball, and volleyball. The multi-faceted and multiplatform coverage will kick-off July 21 with the women’s soccer competition live on Universo.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM – Telemundo, the official Spanish-language home of all-things FIFA World Cup, gears up as the exclusive destination for all events leading to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM. With its Road to Qatar 2022 coverage, Telemundo Deportes will offer its passionate soccer fans the most extensive Spanish-language coverage ever of the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, including the Mexico and USA national teams’ away matches. For the 2022 World Cup, Telemundo networks and platforms will present all matches live, surrounded by the most extensive, engaging multimedia coverage ever seen in Spanish-language media, including more sports programming in and around the matches. The city of Doha will be the stage for the world’s biggest sports tournament, providing a unique setting to enhance production and create a singular opportunity to bring the Qatar experience closer to the fans. Having all stadiums located in one city will allow for unprecedented studio position opportunities and more matches called from the stadiums, in addition to increased live social coverage, engagement opportunities with fans in real time, and interactive solutions to create a totally immersive experience.

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About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:   
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 50 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, Underground Producciones, an internationally renowned production boutique based in Argentina as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Revenue Strategy & Innovation unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.  

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