Be heard. Be represented. Be counted!

September 24, 2020

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Census is a count of all persons living in the U.S. It’s conducted every 10 years, and the results matter—they help determine how districts are drawn, how many U.S. House of Representatives seats districts get, funding for state and local programs, and much more.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8779051-complete-census-2020-last-chance-unidosus/

So be counted—to show what America looks like. To protect the wellbeing of kids and families. To give your community the funds and resources it needs and the representation it deserves.

Complete the Census by the September 30th deadline. Get started right now at my2020census.gov. You don’t need your official Census postcard or code.

What is the Census used for?

The Census determines how district lines are drawn at all levels of government and the apportionment of congressional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. It also helps determine how $1.5 trillion in federal funding is distributed to state and local programs. These include Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Title I Grants and Head Start.

Anything shared in the Census is completely private and anonymous, and it’s against the law for any information to be used against us.

FAQs

How will I be able to respond to the Census?

Your household will get an invitation to answer the Census online, by mail or by phone. If you don’t respond, a Census enumerator will visit you by September 30.

Who are Census enumerators?

Enumerators are census takers who interview the residents of every household that has not responded to its Census invitation.

Do I have to fill out the Census questionnaire or is it optional?

You’re required by law to fill out the Census form. If you don’t fill it out or don’t answer all the questions, a Census taker will visit your home to finalize the questionnaire.

Will the citizenship question be on the Census form?

No. In June 2019, the Supreme Court decided that a citizenship question cannot be included on the 2020 census.

Are the Census data confidential and is it safe for everyone to respond?

The Census Bureau is required by law to protect and keep confidential any personal information it collects. Your answers can’t be used for law enforcement purposes or by any government agency or court in any way—not by the FBI, CIA, DHS or ICE.

What is UnidosUS doing to ensure a full and accurate count of the Latino population?

At UnidosUS, we work to help maximize the Latino Census 2020 count, particularly among hard-to-count (HTC) populations, by meaningfully engaging our Affiliates and partners in strategic locations and leveraging Unidos’ assets and visibility toward that end. Find out more here and follow us @WeAreUnidosUS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Media Contact: Christopher Allbritton, UnidosUS Director of Media Relations, [email protected]

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Rosalba Pinzón Garay’s New Book El Inicio Del Fin De La Relación De Pareja, A Potent Account On Strengthening The Integrity Of Relationships Between Partners

September 24, 2020

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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El Inicio del Fin de la Relación de Pareja was created by Rosalba Pinzón Garay. Rosalba is an author and a psychologist from the Konrad Lorenz University in Bogotá, Colombia. She currently lives in the USA where she is dedicated to working with the elderly.

Rosalba said this about her book: “I am a person, a woman, and a professional. But above all, I am a human being who, thanks to the experiences that God has allowed me to experience, sees, and hear—many of them beautiful and others very difficult. Those taught me to identify the true balance in the human dimension, the appropriateness and the inappropriateness of behavior, and the difficulties in attitudes and feelings, which are implicit within the couple relationship. I learned to develop and maintain a clear emotional intelligence and great wisdom to face the difficult but fascinating task of listening and guiding people about their relationships with their partners, guaranteeing them a better coexistence and the certainty that they are really, in the strengthening of a firm and lasting structure, for the construction of their homes and the achievement of human happiness. For these reasons and because of my great dream to contribute something and achieve harmony in the family, I have chosen the topic to write this book, which I am very sure will serve as a guide for many people to make a more objective assessment of the intensity and quality of the contributions that each one is giving to the relationships, which they currently share with your partner.”

Published by Page Publishing, Rosalba Pinzón Garay’s new book El Inicio del Fin de la Relación de Pareja will enlighten the readers on the importance of having a healthy relationship that inspires cordiality and fulfillment in life.

Consumers who wish to improve their relationships and achieve purpose can purchase El Inicio del Fin de la Relación de Pareja 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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Raul Barraza B.’s new book ¿Por qué son pobres los pobres? a thought-provoking read on the idea of poverty and its impact on the impoverished

September 24, 2020

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book ¿Por qué son pobres los pobres? was created by Raul Barraza B. Raul is an author who was born in Chacala Tamazula, Durango, Mexico. He is also a store owner who sells Mexican and South American products

Raul said this about his book: “I am writing this interesting and guiding book to tell the truths that are known to me. With this, I do not mean that I say the causes that motivate poverty because they are varied and diverse, but I do say what I know. I apply the language that I speak daily because it is the one I understand and the one that my audience understands, which are precisely the poor, and it is not that by my will I have wanted to miss the language of Cervantes or the Royal Spanish Academy.”

Published by Page Publishing, Raul Barraza B.’s new book ¿Por qué son pobres los pobres? Shares the author’s understanding of being poor and its causes to enlighten readers on the true definition of indigence.

Consumers who wish to delve deeper into the notion of why the poor are in their current state can purchase ¿Por qué son pobres los pobres? 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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Up-And-Coming Latina Filmmaker Has Soft Launch For Her First Podcast

September 23, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Shelly Ro, CEO of Cuyo Productions and award-winning filmmaker, co-hosts her first podcast, Las Moiras, with Laura Hurtado, which airs in Spanish on all podcast platforms starting Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Las Moiras will host six weekly episodes per season every Wednesday at 1 p.m. PST. Each season is scheduled to premiere the first Wednesday after the first day of Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. The podcast is streaming on Apple, Google, Spotify, and YouTube.

In mythology, “Las Moiras” are the three goddesses tasked with the life and destiny of mortals, aka, the Fates. Each episode will be centered on a myth or legend, and be examined through modern, female eyes. Since there are only two “moiras,” the third will be a special guest brought on each episode.

“I am so excited that I could create a podcast about a topic that I am so passionate about. While discussing mythology is fun, I also hope to open people’s minds to the idea that what we see on the screens may not be 100 percent accurate,” said Ro.

“I am thrilled that I can share my love and knowledge about mythology, and what better way to do so than with my incredible co-host, Shelly Ro,” said Hurtado.

Las Moiras focuses on the intersection between classic legends, and pop-culture. Ro and Hurtado will review films and TV shows based on their accuracy representing women on and off the screen.

“For people who aren’t interested in mythology, they may watch a movie and accept the story and possible inaccurate portrayals of characters, especially of women and people of color,” said Ro.

Led by founder and CEO, Shelly Ro, Cuyo Productions is an American media production company based in Los Angeles that provides entertainment content for digital platforms, including productions of short films and feature films. Cuyo Productions is the vision of CEO Shelly Ro’s desire to create an inclusive space to empower underrepresented groups to tell their story and share their perspective of the world. Ro is moving towards the ideals of artistic excellence, cultural openness, and social diversity.

FOR FURTHER CONTACT:

Isabella McDonald-Brent
Publicist, Cuyo Productions
Phone: (818) 489-2978
Email: [email protected]

Las Moiras
Website: www.CuyoProductions.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (310) 900-9016
Instagram: instagram.com/lasmoiras
Facebook: facebook.com/cuyoproductions
Twitter: twitter.com/cuyoproductions

Shelly Ro
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/shelllyro
Facebook: facebook.com/shellyro
Twitter: twitter.com/ShelllyRo

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Cano Health Inaugurates First Medical Center In San Antonio On Saturday, September 26

September 23, 2020

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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cano Health is pleased to announce the opening of their first full-service primary care center in San Antonio, TX that promises to expand access to quality of care in the community.

The grand opening will take place on Saturday, September 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will feature a drive-through event where guests will be encouraged to stay in their car and wear masks to receive food and wellness supplies. They will enjoy music by Mariachi Azul and a special appearance by Tejano singer and Cano Ambassador Jay Perez.

Official ribbon cutting will take place at 12 p.m. with City Council Member Melissa Cabello Havdra and Cano Health leadership with CDC social distancing and facemask guidelines in place. Center tours will be available to those interested in small groups, observing all safety measures.

The Marbach location is the first of four medical centers that Cano Health plans to open this year in San Antonio. Focused on senior primary care, patients will have access to multiple services under one roof, including physiotherapy, diagnostics, labs, arthritis pain management; and diabetes and cardiovascular care.

Transportation to and from the center will also be provided at no charge to the patient.

About Cano Health

Cano Health, LLC operates primary care centers and pharmacies and supports affiliated medical practices in Florida, Texas, Nevada, and Puerto Rico that specialize in primary care for seniors. As part of its care coordination, Cano provides sophisticated, high-touch population health management programs such as home visits, telehealth, transition of care, and high-risk and complex care management.

The company’s personalized patient care and proactive approach to wellness and preventive care sets it apart from competitors. Cano Health was recognized in August 2020 by Inc. magazine as the fastest-growing health care company in the nation and 39^th among all U.S. privately held companies as part of its annual 5000 ranking. For more information visit www.canohealth.com.

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L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Reopen Resource Centers and Offer Free Wi-Fi for Telehealth Appointments

September 23, 2020

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L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan reopened their jointly-operated Community Resource Centers that were closed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Located in Pomona, Lynwood, East L.A. and Palmdale staff on-site is ready to help with member services support, enrollment in local and state assistance programs and support finding a range of resources such as food and housing assistance. The centers also have a newly added feature: free Wi-Fi for anyone needing telehealth services. Select services are available by appointment only in a safe environment.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Blue Shield Promise) have begun reopening their jointly-operated Community Resource Centers that were closed earlier due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Select services are available by appointment only in a safe environment.

The four centers – located in Pomona, Lynwood, East L.A. and Palmdale –will have staff on-site to help with member services support, enrollment in local and state assistance programs and support finding a range of resources such as food and housing assistance. The centers also have a newly added feature: free Wi-Fi for anyone needing telehealth services.

Given the significant increase in demand for telehealth appointments during the pandemic – and the reality that many low-income individuals lack robust mobile data plans – L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise are enhancing community members’ access to high-quality health care through telehealth hubs at each resource center location.

“The centers are taking all precautions recommended by public health officials to ensure that we can provide services in a safe manner,” said Francisco Oaxaca, L.A. Care Chief of Communications and Community Relations. “While we have been offering virtual programming during the shutdown to help our communities be active, healthy and informed, we are excited to once again welcome individuals in person and by appointment for the personalized experience they deserve.”

The Community Resource Centers in Pomona and Lynwood are open now on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Community Resource Centers in East L.A. and Palmdale will open on October 1 with the same hours and days of operation. Safety is a top priority, so all who enter will undergo a temperature scan, all will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing, and there will be frequent cleanings.

“Many community members are in need,” said Kellie Todd Griffin, Senior Director, Community and Provider Engagement, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. “In safely reopening our centers, we are ensuring the community will have access to the support and services they need while navigating through this difficult time. The centers will serve as a resource where they can connect to their communities.”

The reopening of the centers is part of the two health plans’ collaboration to transition L.A. Care Family Resource Centers to a larger network of co-branded L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers to serve more Angelenos.

Announced in September 2019, L.A Care and Blue Shield Promise are investing a combined $146 million as part of a five-year commitment to jointly operate 14 Community Resource Centers across Los Angeles County. This unique collaboration will help improve health outcomes in local communities and the quality of life for members of the two health plans. Improved health outcomes will also reduce health care costs over time.

The resource centers are open to members of the two health plans and the entire community. While it is not yet safe to resume the more robust in-person services that were offered prior to the COVID-19 pandemic – including fitness and nutrition classes – the centers offer on-demand virtual classes that everyone can find at YouTube.com/activehealthyinformed.

Two new Community Resource Centers in Metro LA (Koreatown adjacent) and El Monte are expected to open in the coming months.

To learn more about the Community Resource Centers, including how to make an appointment, visit activehealthyinformed.org.

About L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care Health Plan serves more than 2.2 million members in Los Angeles County, making it the largest publicly operated health plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Cal MediConnect and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County’s vulnerable and low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, visit lacare.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage HMO, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. It is led by healthcare professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 400,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit www.news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

Media Contact:
Mashi Nyssen
(626) 436-4345
[email protected]

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Cleveland Clinic Appoints Conor Delaney, M.D., Ph.D., as CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic Florida Region

September 23, 2020

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CLEVELAND, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cleveland Clinic has named Conor Delaney, M.D., Ph.D., as President and CEO of the Cleveland Clinic Florida region, effective Oct. 15, 2020.

Delaney will oversee a region that includes five hospitals, a state-of-the-art research center and numerous outpatient centers located in five counties across Southeast Florida.

“Dr. Delaney’s accomplishments and leadership experience will further advance our mission and expand our capabilities throughout Florida,” says Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D. “He brings a remarkable dedication and commitment to providing the highest level of quality and safe care for our patients.”

The region has been recognized for providing quality care. Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital was named the No. 1 hospital in the Miami-Dade metropolitan area for the third year in a row, according to the 2020-2021 annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Weston Hospital also tied for the No.5 best hospital in Florida, while Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital tied for No. 19, and Cleveland Clinic Martin Health tied for No. 28.

In July, the Cleveland Clinic Florida Research and Innovation Center opened in Port St. Lucie. Established in November 2019, the new center will advance innovative translational research, focused on immuno-oncology and infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

“I am incredibly excited to join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team and contribute to our mission of providing patients access to Cleveland Clinic care, while helping grow research and education throughout the region,” said Delaney.

In Delaney’s current role as chairman of Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute (DDSI), he is responsible for the departments of Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition and General Surgery throughout Cleveland Clinic. The institute includes more than 240 staff physicians, more than 80 advanced practice providers, and 140 residents and fellows. The team does 48,000 surgical cases and 90,000 endoscopic procedures per year.

DDSI is recognized for patient care and academic leadership, and many of the academic staff, departments and sections are national and international leaders in their fields. Ranked in the top four in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery by U.S. News & World Report since 2003, the institute is a globally recognized leader in surgical and digestive disease diagnosis, treatments and innovations.

A colorectal surgeon and professor of surgery with more than 30 years of experience in health care, Delaney first joined Cleveland Clinic in 1999 as a fellow. He began his career at Cleveland Clinic in 2000 on the clinical associate staff.

Delaney has received a number of prizes, scholarships and awards over the course of his career in training, education and research. He is a member of and serves on administrative committees of many national and international professional societies, serves on the editorial board of eight national and international journals, is the past president of the International Society for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, and the Midwest Surgical Association, and is the vice president of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

Delaney has given over 450 lectures nationally and internationally and has published 15 books and 400 original manuscripts, reviews and chapters relating to surgical education, colorectal cancer surgery, laparoscopic colorectal surgery and peri-operative care. His clinical interests include laparoscopic colorectal surgery, carcinoma of the colon, rectum and anus, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, sphincter-saving surgery, re-operative abdominal surgery and colonoscopy. His research interests include various aspects of colorectal surgery, cost-efficiency in surgery and surgical education.

Delaney earned his medical degree from University College Dublin Medical School. In 1992, he became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and earned his master’s degree in surgery in 1994. His doctorate degree is from the University of Pittsburgh. He holds the Victor W. Fazio, M.D., Endowed Chair in Colorectal Surgery.

Joseph Iannotti, M.D., Ph.D., who served as interim CEO and President for the Florida region since June of this year, will continue in his roles as Chief of Staff, and Chief Academic and Innovation Officer for the Cleveland Clinic Florida region.

About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 67,554 employees worldwide are more than 4,520 salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,000 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,026-bed health system that includes a 165-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 18 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2019, there were 9.8 million total outpatient visits, 309,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 255,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/CCforMedia and twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.

Contact:
Arlene Allen-Mitchell, 954.270.9666, [email protected]
Caroline Auger, 216.296.6012, [email protected]

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Wearable Technology Could Prevent COVID-19 Complications And Death For People Recovering At Home

September 23, 2020

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NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new study at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine will compare the outcomes of people with COVID-19 who are monitored at home by wearable technology, to people who receive standard outpatient care. The investigators hope to determine if Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) can be used successfully to track symptoms and flag people at risk for getting severely ill, and why.

Jonathan D. Leff, M.D., FASE, vice chair, Faculty & Academic Affairs and chief, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Montefiore and professor of anesthesiology and of cardiovascular & thoracic surgery, Einstein, is leading the study, which will include 150 people being monitored remotely by a team of medical professionals.

The team will keep a constant eye on participants’ health status in real-time, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels and temperature, all while watching for any signs of deterioration. Researchers will also enroll 150 people who get standard outpatient care, which consists of self-monitoring and follow-up phone calls from providers. The outcomes of the two groups will then be compared.

“We know that the majority of people with COVID-19 fare well recovering at home,” said Dr. Leff. “However, some people may not be comfortable managing their own symptoms or may not notice when their condition gets worse. Our study will help identify abnormal vital signs associated with declining health and hopefully prevent the development of life-threatening complications before it’s too late.”

To monitor participants, researchers are partnering with doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and wellness coaches at MonitorMe, a telehealth provider with experience managing complex care patients. People in the RPM group will be monitored 24 hours a day by the team, and will keep a daily diary of their symptoms, including cough and difficulty breathing. People being monitored have access to real-time support, they can consult a provider immediately and be admitted directly to the hospital, if necessary.

After patient data has been collected and the study is complete, the investigators will partner with Montefiore & Einstein’s Center for Health Data Innovations to build an algorithm that will predict which COVID-19 patients with mild or moderate disease are at risk for developing severe complications. This tool could potentially be used to identify people who would benefit from early intervention and enhanced treatment.

“While the COVID-positive testing rate in New York is around 1% right now, we can’t predict if there will be an uptick in cases during flu season,” said co-investigator Singh Nair, M.D., director, Anesthesiology Clinical Research Studies, Montefiore and assistant professor of anesthesiology, Einstein. “Our goal is to determine if wearable technologies can play a role in improving care outside the hospital and pinpoint who is most likely to suffer from COVID-19 complications. By doing so, we can be smarter about how we deploy resources and deliver the most informed care.”

About Montefiore Health System

Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 11 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2019-20 academic year, Einstein is home to 724 M.D. students, 158 Ph.D. students, 106 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,800 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2019, Einstein received more than $178 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.

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2021 RDX Receives PMC Edition Treatment, Finished in Stunning Thermal Orange Pearl Paint

September 23, 2020

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2021 RDX Receives PMC Edition Treatment, Finished in Stunning Thermal Orange Pearl Paint

TORRANCE, California, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura’s top-selling SUV over the last two years gains a healthy dose of NSX supercar DNA with the creation of the 2021 RDX PMC Edition, the fourth vehicle hand assembled by master technicians at Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio. Only 360 units of the RDX PMC Edition will be built for the North American market, each bathed in stunning Thermal Orange Pearl paint shared with the electrified NSX supercar. The range topping RDX PMC Edition will carry a sticker price in the low $50,000s¹ when the first customer deliveries begin this October.

Watch the Reveal Video: https://youtu.be/fBWGxJA2GSg

The RDX PMC Edition is the most well equipped RDX variant, combining the top-shelf features from the RDX Advance Package with the aggressive and sporty styling cues of the RDX A-Spec. Exclusive to the RDX PMC Edition are gloss black 20-inch alloy wheels; a body color grille surround; black chrome exhaust finishers; and gloss-black treatment for the roof, side mirrors and door handles. As with previous PMC Edition models, Acura’s industry leading torque vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) is standard equipment.

The RDX PMC Edition’s Thermal Orange Pearl exterior is complemented on the inside with color-matched orange stitching for the seats, center console, door panels, steering wheel and floor mats. Mixing A-Spec style with the Advance Package’s premium touches, the RDX PMC edition features a 10.5-inch color Head-Up Display, 16-way power Sport Seats trimmed in Ebony Milano leather and Ultrasuede®, heated steering wheel and heated outboard rear seats.

Bringing RDX PMC Edition to Life

The 2021 Acura RDX follows the unique formula established with the TLX and MDX PMC Edition models. Once the body-in-white arrives at PMC, each RDX PMC Edition is finished in Thermal Orange Pearl paint, a striking premium paint offered on NSX since 2019. The paint is applied using PMC’s advanced robotic paint system in multiple base coats to enhance color intensity. Next a mid-coat of gold and orange mica is applied giving off a pearlescent effect in the sunlight. Lastly, four layers of clearcoat are applied to increase the paint’s luster and protect the finish. Each PMC Edition undergoes the same meticulous hand inspection process given to the NSX. The total time in paint, including curing, is five days.

Immediately following the paint process, PMC master technicians begin hand assembly, starting with installation of all drivetrain and chassis components, wiring harnesses and electronics. Once completed, the PMC Edition 20-inch wheels and tires and exterior trim are added. The final step in the process is to fit the vehicle with its unique interior including an individually numbered serial plate affixed to the RDX’s center console.

After completing the hand assembly process, every RDX PMC Edition undergoes an identical quality control process as NSX, which includes a full electronic systems line-end test, expert wheel alignment, dyno run, water-leak test and final paint examination. Before exiting PMC, each vehicle is wrapped in a protective film and loaded onto an enclosed, single-car carrier for transport to an Acura dealer.

2021 RDX PMC Edition U.S. Feature Summary

Exclusive to RDX PMC Edition

Thermal Orange Pearl paint
Unique PMC Edition numbered serial plate
Gloss black 20-inch split-5-spoke wheels with black lug nuts
Gloss black roof panel with panoramic moonroof
Gloss black door handles
Gloss black Diamond Pentagon grille with body color grille surround
Gloss black door mirrors with auto-dimming
Dual black chrome exhaust finishers
Ebony Milano leather sport seats with black Ultrasuede® inserts and orange stitching
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with, A-Spec badge and orange stitching
Premium floormats with metal A-Spec badging and orange stitching

RDX PMC Edition Comparison	RDX A-Spec	RDX Advance Package	RDX PMC Edition
POWERTRAIN & CHASSIS
2.0-Liter Turbo VTEC Inline 4-Cylinder	•	•	•
Front-Wheel Drive	•	•	–
SH-AWD® (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™)	Available	Available	•
10-Speed Automatic Transmission	•	•	•
Adaptive Damper System	–	•	•
Wheels	20 x 8.0 Shark Gray Split 5-Spoke	19 x 8.0 Medium Silver Alloy 5-Spoke	20 x 8.0 Gloss Black Split 5-Spoke
Tires	255/40 R20 High-Performance All-Season	235/55 R19 High-Performance All-Season	255/40 R20 High-Performance All-Season

TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
ACURAWATCH™	•	•	•
Blind spot information (BSI) System	•	•	•
Surround-View Camera System	–	•	•
Rear Cross Traffic Monitor	•	•	•
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers	–	•	•
True Touchpad Interface™	•	•	•
10.5-Inch Head-Up Display (HUD)	–	•	•
Acura Navigation System with Real-Time Traffic™	•	•	•
Natural Language Voice Recognition	•	•	•
16-Speaker ELS Studio 3D Premium Audio System	•	•	•

INTERIOR FEATURES
Sport Seats – Perforated Milano Premium Leather and Ultrasuede, Contrast Piping & Stitching	•	–	•
Sport Seats – Perforated Milano Premium Leather, Contrast Piping & Stitching	–	•	–
Power Front Seats	12-Way	16-Way	16-Way
Heated Seats	Front	Front and Rear Outboard	Front and Rear Outboard
Ventilated Front Seats	•	•	•
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	–	Heated	–
Leather-Wrapped A-Spec Steering Wheel	•	–	Heated
Headliner Color	Ebony	Interior Color Matched	Ebony
Instrument Panel Trim	Dark Brushed Aluminum	Open Pore Wood	Dark Brushed Aluminum
Individually Numbered Serial Plate	–	–	•

EXTERIOR FEATURES
A-Spec Sport Appearance Package	•	–	•
Body Color Grille Surround	–	–	•
Panoramic Roof with Tilt and Slide Function	•	•	•
Height-Adjustable Power-Operated Tailgate	•	•	•
Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate	–	•	–
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights	•	•	•
LED Fog Lights	•	•	•
Acoustic Glass Windshield	•	•	•
Acoustic Front Side Glass	–	•	•
Rear Camera Washer	–	•	•

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.

¹ PMC Edition model pricing excludes destination charge of $1,995; Dealer prices may vary.

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Gloria Eyzaguirre’s new book Huella Sur, a gripping collection of stories of ancient natives and their harrowing lives of slavery and cultural pressure

September 23, 2020

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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Huella Sur was created by Gloria Eyzaguirre. Gloria is an author and journalist—a writer, editor, and head of information for the newspapers Presencia, La Razón, and the weekly Pulso from Bolivia. She is also a recipient of a National Press Award and an International Literature Award.

Gloria said this about her book: “Through six stories from the geography of South America, Huella Sur collects the traces left by Europeans and Africans in their initial stage of arrival in these lands and reveals the pressure exerted on native cultures.

The love story was imagined around a painting that hangs on the walls of a cloistered convent in the city of Cochabamba, Bolivia, while the brand of slaves travels through Callao and Cuzco in Peru as well as the waters of Colombia. With so many strangers and so much strangeness around, the natives (turned into Indians) entered the history of the world by force of whip and being ashamed. La Espera speaks of her constant efforts to bring back her ancestors and to remake herself. The world could look to the south side to know these signs.”

Published by Page Publishing, Gloria Eyzaguirre’s new book Huella Sur will open the readers’ eyes to the persecution of past native inhabitants whose lives were put in constant burden through enslavement.

Consumers who wish to feel the impassioned moments of the original inhabitants of South America and their dealings with foreigners can purchase Huella Sur in any bookstore 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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