Blue Shield of California Provides Over $50 Million in Premium Relief for Customers to Help Ease Financial Burden During COVID-19 Pandemic

October 14, 2020

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California today announced the nonprofit health plan is providing more than $50 million in premium credits for its customers facing economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blue Shield is applying a one-time premium credit to bills issued for the month of November or December for its fully-insured employer customers. Premium credits will also be applied to November bills for people enrolled in Blue Shield dental and/or vision plans, plus those enrolled in Blue Shield’s Medicare Supplement plans.

“We are looking for ways to support our customers and members in these unprecedented, challenging times,” said Paul Markovich, president and CEO, Blue Shield. “It is especially important during this pandemic to serve our nonprofit mission and help all Californians have access to high-quality health care at an affordable price.”

The credit, which will vary by customer, will appear on their November or December billing statement. Today’s announcement is part of Blue Shield’s ongoing support for members, employer customers, providers and communities during the COVID-19 crisis. Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan efforts include:

Extending the commitment to waive co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles for treatment of COVID-19 through December 31, 2020.
Continuing to cover costs for virtual care (medical and behavioral) services provided by Teladoc Health through December 31, 2020.
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan providing $100,000 in grants to support nutrition for Southern Californians during the coronavirus pandemic.
Donating $500,000 to the Oakland COVID-19 Relief Fund to support pop-up coronavirus testing sites and other community initiatives.
Using latest technology to deliver personalized care by using machine learning to identify members with heightened needs during the pandemic.
Protecting employees and limiting the possible spread of the virus by initiating a company-wide work-from-home plan while maintaining uninterrupted service to our customers.

Blue Shield’s extensive support for medical providers during the pandemic include:

More than $200 million financial support program for qualifying in-network providers and hospitals facing financial pressures as a result of the pandemic.
New Primary Care Reimagined program that provides in-network physician groups access to an array of latest technologies to enhance their delivery of care, and new reimbursement models that results in more predictable cash flow for physician practices.
Offering a new digital tool to Blue Shield’s network hospitals at no additional cost to help them triage the influx of patients seeking advice on COVID-19 or other medical care.
Providing $100,000 support to MedShare, a San Francisco Bay area nonprofit organization that provides personal protective equipment (PPE) to nonprofit community healthcare providers.

Blue Shield also has created a dedicated COVID-19 website to inform members of their coverage under specific Blue Shield health benefit plans, as well as to support our employers, plan sponsors and brokers.

About Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over four million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenues. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to the Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

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miR Scientific announces FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its Prostate Cancer Liquid Biopsy Test

October 14, 2020

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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — miR Scientific, LLC, a healthcare company whose purpose is to transform global cancer management by providing early and highly accurate detection, characterization and monitoring of disease, announced today that it has received Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S Food & Drug Administration for its miR Sentinel™ PCC4 Assay (miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test). FDA Breakthrough Device designation is granted to novel medical devices that have the potential to provide more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions.

The Company’s miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test is a new method to analyze small non-coding RNAs (sncRNA) derived from a simple, non-invasive urine specimen from age-eligible men. Using only the expression level of these sncRNAs, a proprietary Statistical Classification Algorithm derives scores that classify patients according to the likelihood of being in the following four possible groups: no molecular evidence of prostate cancer; low-risk; intermediate-risk; or high-risk prostate cancer. Initial validation data for the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test was published in the September 2020 issue of The Journal of Urology. The Company will initially commercialize its test as a Laboratory Developed Test in the US. Through the Breakthrough Device Program, miR Scientific will work more closely and frequently with the FDA to expedite its review of the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test.

In comparison to currently available technologies alone, the specificity, sensitivity and empirical NPV and PPV of the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test may significantly reduce mortality and decrease the number of hospitalizations, physician visits and reduce recovery time. The Company designed the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test to revolutionize a patient’s disease journey when used by a provider in conjunction with other clinical findings and/or laboratory tests.

“We are highly appreciative that the FDA’s breakthrough designation process provided miR Scientific with invaluable feedback, which we have incorporated into our current clinical prospective studies to support our full marketing authorization plan” said Sam Salman, Chairman and CEO of miR Scientific. “Receiving this designation achieves another important milestone in the development of our novel and ground-breaking technology. We believe that the accuracy and non-invasive feature of our award-winning technology will impact the lives of millions of men and forever positively change the standard of care for urological cancers”.

About miR Scientific: miR Scientific, LLC is a healthcare company whose purpose is to transform global cancer management by providing early and highly accurate detection, characterization and monitoring of disease. Our team developed miR Scientific Disease Management Platformâ, which is comprised of proprietary, non-invasive and highly accurate liquid biopsy urine tests for the detection, classification and monitoring of urological cancers. The Platform is being utilized to commercialize its award-winning miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test. miR Scientific is a majority-owned operating subsidiary of Impact NRS LLC, headquartered in New York City with operating subsidiaries in Israel, Canada and Puerto Rico.

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MoneyGram Continues to Deliver Remarkable Momentum in Digital Business with Strong Growth in September

October 14, 2020

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DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, today announced another impressive month of digital growth in September. The Company delivered 161% year-over-year cross-border transaction growth for MoneyGram Online, its direct-to-consumer digital business, marking its ninth consecutive month of triple-digit growth. This growth continues to be driven by strong consumer demand for the Company’s leading mobile app and a full suite of leading digital capabilities available in over 75 countries.

“Over the past few months, we have continued to drive a phenomenal increase in monthly active users on our leading app, as our customers remain loyal to our unmatched user experience and continue to refer their friends and family to the trusted MoneyGram brand,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. “Our relentless focus on improving our customer-centric capabilities from product improvements, to innovative customer acquisition campaigns and our loyalty program, enables us to offer the most seamless cross-border P2P money transfer experience in the industry.”

As a result of the pandemic starting to rapidly spread in early 2020, numerous organizations projected annual remittance flows would decline materially. In contrast to these predictions, MoneyGram has reported a sizable uptick in global money transfers, particularly in its direct-to-consumer digital business as a result of the Company’s ongoing digital transformation to build the world’s best modern, mobile, and API-driven money transfer platform.

“We continue to prioritize investments in digital capabilities and user experience improvements to further enhance our consumer-focused digital transformation,” said Kamila Chytil, MoneyGram Chief Operating Officer and leader of the Company’s digital business. “As COVID-19 and its ongoing impact on everyday life continues to create a new normal, we’ve increased our efforts on our direct-to-consumer digital business and our results continue to flourish.”

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Its consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200 countries and territories, with more than 75 countries now digitally enabled.

MoneyGram leverages its modern, mobile, and API-driven platform and collaborates with the world’s leading brands to serve millions of people each year through both its walk-in business and its direct-to-consumer digital business.

With a strong culture of innovation and a relentless focus on utilizing technology to deliver the world’s best customer experience, MoneyGram is leading the evolution of digital P2P payments.

For more information, please visit moneygram.com and follow @MoneyGram.

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Little Free Library Promotes Equity, Inclusion with Diverse Books in Communities Around the World

October 14, 2020

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Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading and builds community.

HUDSON, Wisconsin, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today the Little Free Library® (LFL) nonprofit organization, partnering with Colle McVoy, launched Read in Color™ a timely initiative bringing diverse books to LFL book-sharing boxes around the world.

Kicking off in Minneapolis, this summer’s origin of social unrest, Read in Color will distribute books that provide perspectives on racism and social justice, celebrate BIPOC and LGBTQ voices, and incorporate experiences from all identities for all readers.

“Little Free Library believes everyone should be able to see themselves in the pages of a book,” said LFL Executive Director Greig Metzger. “We also believe awareness of diverse life experiences can help break down barriers and nurture a deeper understanding of our society’s inequities.”

LFL National Board Chair Anita Merina concurs: “As a first-generation Filipino American, I’ve spent my lifetime loving books but rarely seeing myself in them. I am so proud that Little Free Library will be reaching readers and connecting communities in such a meaningful way with the Read in Color program.”

Equity and inclusion are long-held values at LFL, but following George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis—not far from LFL’s Hudson, Wis. office—the nonprofit vowed to do more to raise awareness. This summer LFL held book giveaways, highlighting diverse authors; hosted inclusive celebrity story-time videos with PBS Kids; and promoted stewards filling little libraries with diverse books, like Sarah Kamya in Arlington, Mass.

Read in Color extends these efforts through four key components:

Read in Color pledge. LFL stewards and patrons worldwide can sign a pledge to read and share diverse books. Pledges have access to resources, like bookmarks and a Read in Color sign for Little Free Library doors.
Free diverse books. LFL stewards can apply to receive free diverse books. LFL will purchase books from independent bookstores, BIPOC-owned when possible, or source from publishers. This opportunity is currently available to Twin Cities–area stewards only, but everyone is invited to enter a giveaway to win one of 200 copies of All Because You Matter by Tami Charles and Bryan Collier, sponsored by Scholastic.
Little Free Library installations. LFL will establish new little libraries filled with culturally relevant books in high-need communities, beginning in the Twin Cities and expanding nationally. The first was unveiled on Oct. 14 at Urban Ventures, a Minneapolis nonprofit working to end poverty.
Recommended reading lists. Book lists representing Black, Indigenous, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Muslim and LGBTQ communities are available for all readers. Advisors including We Need Diverse Books; The Brown Bookshelf; indigenous scholar Debbie Reese; and author and LFL steward Roxane Gay helped shape these lists.

LFL received invaluable support from Minneapolis-based creative agency Colle McVoy to develop and launch the Read in Color initiative.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with Little Free Library on this project, which developed from the pain and heartache we felt after the death of George Floyd in our community,” said Christine Fruechte, CEO, Colle McVoy. “We want to be a force for change by helping to provide access to diverse perspectives and experiences.”

LFL anticipates distributing 5,000 diverse books in the Twin Cities, with additional cities to follow. Titles include The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo and So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo. LFL is buying from independent bookstores including Black Garnet Books, Minnesota’s only Black-owned bookstore. They are also working directly with publishers like HMH, which donated hundreds of books for distribution.

With more than 100,000 Little Free Libraries in urban, suburban and rural locations in all 50 United States and beyond, LFL believes Read in Color will help amplify diverse voices at a grassroots, community level.

Get involved: To sign the Read in Color pledge, apply to receive free diverse books, donate to support the program or learn more, visit LittleFreeLibrary.org/Read-In-Color.

About Little Free Library: Little Free Library® (LFL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community and improves book access by fostering neighborhood book-exchange boxes around the world. LFL received the 2020 World Literacy Award and has been recognized by the Library of Congress, the National Book Foundation and others for its dedication to expanding book access for all. There are more than 100,000 registered Little Free Library book-sharing boxes worldwide in all 50 states and in 108 countries; through them, more than 165 million books have been shared. Learn more at LittleFreeLibrary.org.

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Tequila Herradura Launches Legend, a First-of-Its-Kind Tequila

October 13, 2020

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Tequila Herradura is expanding its ultra-premium portfolio with the launch of Tequila Herradura Legend, a first-of-its-kind Añejo tequila that showcases Herradura’s sophistication in tequila production and barrel making. Tequila Herradura Legend is made from the finest 100% blue agave, naturally fermented, distilled and then matured for 14 months in heavily charred, new American White Oak barrels, resulting in an incredibly rich, deep color and a luxurious, velvety smooth taste. Herradura Legend is available in select U.S. markets in October.

The Ultra-Premium Tequila Builds on Herradura’s Legacy of Category Innovation

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tequila Herradura is expanding its ultra-premium portfolio with the launch of Tequila Herradura Legend, a first-of-its-kind Añejo tequila that showcases Herradura’s sophistication in tequila production and barrel making. The ultra-premium tequila will be a permanent expression in the portfolio, available in select U.S. markets in October.

“At Tequila Herradura, we are focused on bringing Mexico’s greatest export – tequila – to the world,” said John Tichenor, Managing Director, Tequila Herradura. “Known for innovating in the tequila category – creating both the Reposado and the Extra-Añejo category – Tequila Herradura Legend is the next first-of-its-kind tequila to come out of Casa Herradura.”

Tequila Herradura Legend is made from the finest 100% blue agave, naturally fermented, distilled and then matured for 14 months in heavily charred, new American White Oak barrels. Casa Herradura is currently the only major tequila distillery that produces its own barrels to ensure the highest quality product, and these unique barrels have been deeply grooved, exposing the tequila to more layers of toasted oak as it patiently ages. This process results in a special Añejo tequila with an incredibly rich, deep color and a luxurious, velvety smooth taste.

“At Tequila Herradura, we’ve been innovating in the tequila category for 150 years, and that continues with the launch of Legend,” said Jennifer Simmonds, Tequila Herradura Senior Brand and Integration Manager. “As luxury tequila continues to grow in popularity in the U.S., and as consumers continue to embrace crafted, elevated and more luxury experiences from their homes, Legend is uniquely positioned to become your go-to special occasion tequila, whether that’s celebrating following a great day at work or an important life milestone.”

Tequila Herradura Legend also marks the first release under a new generation of Casa Herradura’s female legacy. Karinna Enriquez Hurtado currently serves as Master Taster at the historic Casa Herradura in Amatitán, Mexico and joins a decades long heritage of women leading Tequila Herradura from barrel to bottle.

“Legend’s one-of-a-kind production process is truly what makes this product unique in the tequila category,” said Hurtado, Casa Herradura Master Taster. “By developing specialized barrels featuring these deeper grooves, we allow the liquid to touch additional layers of oak for a longer period of time, creating an Añejo with an extra rich, smooth flavor.”

Among her responsibilities, Hurtado carries the role of Master Taster, oversees sensory and quality control and works closely with the production team to ensure Tequila Herradura continues its legacy of innovation and excellence since 1870.

“As Tequila Herradura’s Master Taster, it’s an honor to be producing tequilas on behalf of a brand that values history and heritage as much as it does creativity and innovation. A nod to the past while innovating for the future enables us to produce the most premium tequilas available.”

Legend will be initially available in select markets, including New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Oregon, California, Texas, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina with a suggested retail for $125 USD. For more information on Tequila Herradura Legend, and to learn more about the entire Tequila Herradura family, visit www.Herradura.com.

About Tequila Herradura
Tequila Herradura is an ultra-premium 100% agave tequila crafted by Casa Herradura using traditional production methods such as the most mature blue agave, clay ovens and fermenting naturally with wild yeast. Only naturally occurring airborne yeast produced by the agave plantations and fruit trees surrounding the distillery influence the fermentation process. Casa Herradura is one of Mexico’s most historic and renowned tequila producers. Casa Herradura has been hand harvesting, producing and estate bottling fine tequilas from the small town of Amatitán, Jalisco since 1870. For more information, visit www.Herradura.com.

About Brown-Forman
For 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Family of Brands, Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers’ Craft, Herradura, New Mix, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, BenRiach, GlenDronach, Slane, and Fords Gin. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by approximately 4,800 employees and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, please visit www.brown-forman.com.

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Voto Latino Registers the Most Latinx Voters in History, Surpassing One Million Registered Voters; Raises $35 Million and Mobilizes 3.7 Million Latinx Voters for 2020

October 13, 2020

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Voto Latino, the nation’s largest Latinx voter registration organization, announced that it has officially registered 1,057,090 Latinx voters to-date, the most ever in history. For the 2020 election cycle specifically, Voto Latino has surpassed its 500,000-goal, registering more than 558,000 voters to-date across the country. This voter registration number is expected to increase daily by the thousands in critical states leading up to Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, and is more than double the organization’s results from the previous election cycle in 2018. Notably, Voto Latino has registered 257,294 in Texas alone, more than Voto Latino’s nationwide registration total in 2018. Remarkably, this milestone was accomplished during COVID-19, thanks to Voto Latino’s digital-first infrastructure and use of innovative technology-based tools.

“Our results reflect the Latinx community’s deep desire to participate in this election,” said María Teresa Kumar, President and CEO of Voto Latino. “For too long, our community has been ignored by the political establishment. Two years ago, Voto Latino made a big bet: invest in our infrastructure and start efforts early to meet the moment. This year, for the first time, Latinxs will be the second-largest voting bloc in the country and we were ready. We will mobilize 3.7 million to flex their muscle this November.”

In addition, Voto Latino has raised $35 million, more than double its original goal for the 2020 election cycle, with a new goal of raising $37 million by Election Day. As a result, the organization has been able to step in and fill the gaps in voter registration left in traditional on-site programs, and is positioned to mobilize upwards of 3.7 million new and low propensity Latinx voters in six battleground states, including Arizona (400K), Florida (1M), Nevada (175K), North Carolina (175K), Pennsylvania (150K), and Texas (1.8M). The organization will now undertake get-out-the-vote efforts and advocacy work to ensure that this election is free and fair as the country heads into the final stretch of election season.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power.

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October 13, 2020

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Goya Announces $80 Million Expansion Of Manufacturing And Distribution Capacity At Its Brookshire Texas Facility

October 13, 2020

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BROOKSHIRE, Texas, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, is proud to announce a $80 million expansion of its manufacturing and distribution facility in Brookshire, Texas. The expansion includes the purchase of new, state of the art food processing equipment that will enable the company to double production capacity in order to meet the increased consumer demand for its products.

“Goya is committed to meeting increased consumer demand for our products from all consumers across the United States and abroad. We are grateful for the overwhelming support of the Goya brand and we are fortunate to be able to give back to communities around the globe donating millions of pounds of food through our Goya Gives program,” said Bob Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods.

This investment supports the production of Goya’s authentic, high-quality, and nutritious product line including the company’s expanded organic offerings.

Goya’s Texas facility that sits on a 130-acre farm has served as the prime hub for the manufacturing and distribution of Goya products in the West, and provides key access to a skilled workforce, a favorable business climate, railroad transportation, and a launching pad for global export.

To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit: www.goya.com

About Goya Foods

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

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Natalie J. Maniscalco
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Leon Medical Centers Health Plans Awarded Medicare’s Highest Star Rating for Fourth Time

October 13, 2020

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MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leon Medical Centers Health Plans, a Cigna company, announced it has achieved Five out of Five Stars for quality and performance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2021. This is the fourth time the plan has been awarded this top status.

“We’re incredibly proud to receive Medicare’s highest Star rating again,” said Ryan Berger, president of Leon Medical Centers Health Plans. “The rating reflects a tremendous commitment from our employees, doctors, and health care partners to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of our members.”

CMS measures a Medicare Advantage plan’s quality of health care services and experience received by its members. The annual ratings are based on a scale of One to Five Stars with Five Stars being the highest. These ratings help Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers compare Medicare plans. The Star ratings are posted at www.medicare.gov.

“We are honored that Leon Medical Centers Health Plans has been awarded, for the fourth time, with the Five-Star rating from CMS demonstrating our consistent commitment to medical excellence,” said Benjamin Leon Jr., chairman and founder of Leon Medical Centers. “Our ongoing dedication to providing exceptional clinical service and personal attention to the health care needs of our patients are part of the DNA of our organization since its inception,” continued Leon. “It is our intention to continue providing medical excellence to our patients for many years to come.”

Receiving Five Stars means Medicare beneficiaries in Miami-Dade County can join or switch to Leon Medical Centers Health Plans any time during the year. To enroll or learn more, call 1-866-393-5366 (TTY 711) 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, or visit LMChealthplans.com.

About Leon Medical Centers
Leon Medical Centers, founded in South Florida in 1996, is a leading health care provider with more than 2,500 dedicated health care professionals committed to improving the lives of over 40,000 Medicare patients through an exclusive affiliation with Leon Medical Centers Health Plans. Patients have access to state-of-the-art medical and urgent care centers, virtual care, home-delivered medications, onsite dental, vision, and lab services, as well as Leon Hospital Service Center locations in the most prominent South Florida hospitals. For more information, visit LeonMedicalCenters.com.

About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth companies or their affiliates, Express Scripts companies or their affiliates, and Life Insurance Company of North America. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 185 million customer relationships around the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.

All Cigna products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna HealthCare of South Carolina, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of North Carolina, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Georgia, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc., Cigna HealthCare of St. Louis, Inc., HealthSpring Life & Health Insurance Company, Inc., HealthSpring of Florida, Inc., Bravo Health Mid-Atlantic, Inc., and Bravo Health Pennsylvania, Inc. HealthSpring of Florida, Inc. operates under the assumed name of “Leon Medical Centers Health Plans” in the Miami-Dade service area. The Cigna name, logos, and other Cigna marks are owned by Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. “Leon Medical Centers” is a registered trademark of Leon Medical Centers. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. You must reside in the plan’s service area in Miami-Dade County. Leon Medical Centers Health Plans complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Leon Medical Centers Health Plans cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. ATTENTION: If you speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 1-866-393-5366 (TTY 711). ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-866-393-5366 (TTY 711). ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 1-866-393-5366 (TTY 711). Leon Medical Centers Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Florida Medicaid program. Enrollment in Leon Medical Centers Health Plans depends on contract renewal. © 2020 Cigna

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10 years in the making, DMH Americas agency reaches major milestone

October 13, 2020

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MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Hispanic Heritage Month, DMH Americas is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and announced the expansion of its services and teams.

DMH is an integrated marketing and communications agency that services both the United States and the Latin American Region. Through the combination of digital marketing, public relations, content, direct marketing, social media and beyond, DMH strives to ensure the design of creative and effective ideas, that connect with the people, and ultimately deliver an experience.

Founded in 2010 by journalist and entrepreneur Daniela Martucci, DMH is the culmination of years of a multi-cultural education living in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, and the US plus the professional experience gained working in broadcast news organizations, global public relations agencies and ultimately a life-long goal for Martucci.

Since its founding, DMH Americas has worked with over 25 major brands, including Cisco, Pioneer, FIBA, PanAm, gA, Novartis and Medtronic, to name a few, serving industries such as technology, finance, pharma, real estate, retail, telecommunications, and tourism.

“As marketing communications evolved due to technology, the 2.0 boom and the democratization of information, I watched as my clients had different agencies for PR, social media and digital marketing services. It was 2009 when I decided to combine multiple communication disciplines by founding an Integrated Marketing Communications Agency, assuring clients that all their communications efforts would be under the same strategic guideline and all the initiatives orchestrated, alongside the analytics and commercial intelligence we need to ensure delivering success,” said Daniela Martucci, CEO of DMH Americas.

DMH brings together some of the industry’s top professionals from across the region who have more than 70 years of combined experience in advertising, crisis communications, branding, web development, digital marketing, social media, and public relations.

To celebrate this milestone, DMH’s Director of Operations, Gizzella Bruck, brand and communications professional, with 25 years of experience and former Young & Rubicam, communications trainer, commanded a brand strategic revamp to capitalize on the agency’s creativity and services. Gizzella and a multidisciplinary team developed a new, fresh, image for DMH enhancing communications products to combine strategic tools and analytics with impactful content. Mairim Gomez is leading the content creation, while Marisol Hernández, alongside Catalina Saldarriaga oversee Account Management and Brand Development. Victor Melo oversees the communications initiatives results through Strategic Media Resources and together, they lead a team of 16 talented journalists, copywriters, multimedia designers, producers, and online developers. With an inhouse design and programming team and strategic partnerships throughout the region, DMH Americas is an all-encompassing, creative communications tank, equipped to deliver proven results and turn ideas into experiences.

About DMH Americas

DMH is an integrated marketing and communications agency, providing the tools and strategies necessary to deliver messages through the appropriate channels to successfully build an image and perception of a brand or entity. Through the combination of digital marketing, public relations, content, direct marketing, social media and beyond, DMH strives to ensure the design of creative and effective ideas, that connect with the people, and ultimately deliver an experience. Discover at dmhamericas.com and follow us at @dmhamericas.

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