Giovanna Mussapp’s new book Tormenta en Mi Ojo: Comarca de Zara Dalmacia, a young girl’s harrowing viewpoint of war and its horrors that changed her life

October 23, 2020

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Tormenta en Mi Ojo: Comarca de Zara Dalmacia was created by Giovanna Mussapp. Giovanna is an author, nurse, and personal assistant to an ophthalmologist. She later settled in Costa Rica and worked at the Markom Advertising Agency and La Promotora.

Giovanna said this about her book: “When a beautiful sky turns into hell to make room for terror…

Children, without being guilty of anything, must shelter their lives and their innocent minds in a time capsule to be able to survive the air attack during a war. The preamble to death kills childhood memory; but in this case, it comes out through a supernatural miracle and a mind with an extraordinary childhood memory, which will make the reader shudder. What is delusional becomes the way in which the human can become good or bad, a monster or a lamb. Thus, a good family can be the victim of post-traumatic war syndrome, leaving the future mute and absent. That is war.”

Published by Page Publishing, Giovanna Mussapp’s new book Tormenta en Mi Ojo: Comarca de Zara Dalmacia will transform the readers’ perspective of war by giving insight to the terrors experienced by a young girl that forever left scars within her body, heart, and mind.

Consumers who wish to understand the impact of war on the innocence of children can purchase Tormenta en Mi Ojo: Comarca de Zara Dalmacia 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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Marisol de la Caridad García De Corte’s new book En el Umbral del Shaddai, ac compendium of evoking poems that reflect on humanity’s response to the grace and love of God

October 23, 2020

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HIALEAH, Fla., Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book En el Umbral del Shaddai was created by Marisol de la Caridad García De Corte. Marisol is an author from Ciego de Ávila, Cuba. She is a history, literature and Spanish teacher at the basic secondary school and high school institutes. She is also a social and cultural researcher.

Marisol said this about her book: “En el Umbral del Shaddai is a book that reflects in its poems the deep tears and infinite stumbling blocks of human beings. In the three chapters that make it up, its author cries out to God in an untiring prayer for forgiveness for all those who come to him repentant from the heart. It is a song of reflection showing the light of the Gospel through the biblical quotes that appear in her poems. In reading these verses, we can find a message of salvation through the only possible way or path.

This book is a call to those who are tired of a long pilgrimage without answers to any of their questions and those who are desperately looking for a way out. This work is an invitation to cross the threshold of that door that is love to reach the eternal arms of the Father, El Shaddai (Almighty). In its pages where rhyme and prayer intertwine, it confirms only Christ is the answer. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Christ is that door.”

Published by Page Publishing, Marisol de la Caridad García De Corte’s new book En el Umbral del Shaddai will envelop the readers with heartwarming wisdom on the empowering compassion of God that brings salvation and life to those steadfastly seek and remain in him.

Consumers who wish to fill their hearts and minds with contemplative and transformative insights can purchase En el Umbral del Shaddai 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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(Español) ICYMI: Lydia F. de la Torre in la Opinion: ¿Qué es la Propuesta 24?

October 22, 2020

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October 22, 2020

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Homebridge Launches Office of Diversity and Inclusion as Part of Commitment to Employees, The Housing Industry, And Customers

October 22, 2020

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Brian “Woody” White has been named Homebridge's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, overseeing the company’s new Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

ISELIN, New Jersey, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Homebridge“) announced today their newest commitments to diversity, inclusion and empowerment for borrowers and employees of the company.

As of October 15th, 2020 – Homebridge has committed to the following initiatives as it relates to extending the dream of homeownership to all groups and creating a more diverse workplace:

Extend the opportunity of homeownership to members of all communities, particularly to underserved communities to ensure access and equality of homeownership across the country; and
Increase the diversity of Homebridge’s workforce by 10% by end of 2021, including heightened diversity in leadership roles across the company.

To see these commitments through with a keen focus, Homebridge also announced today that Brian “Woody” White has been named the company’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

In this new role, Woody will lead Homebridge’s diversity and inclusion strategies. The cornerstone is the establishment of the company’s new Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The Office’s core mission is to ensure Homebridge’s corporate values and best practices concerning diversity and inclusion are implemented across all aspects of the business processes, recruiting, and business relationships.

Woody is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and has been a leader in the mortgage industry since 1986. He has spent extensive time volunteering to help others in the community with issues concerning personal finance training and the quest for home ownership.

“Woody brings a wealth of experience to the position as a 30-year plus executive, driving technology, business development, product development and entrepreneurship,” said Homebridge’s Chief Operating Officer, Joe Sheridan.

“Homebridge is embarking on a path to focus with diligence our approach to diversity and inclusion across the company, and Woody will help build the roadmap to ensure that we are an industry leader in this regard. Our decision to become more purposeful concerning diversity and inclusion is critical to our growth and business plans. Woody will provide an important and necessary voice in all of our critical decision-making,” Sheridan commented.

To meet the commitments to diversity at Homebridge, the new Office of Diversity and Inclusion will focus its 2020 and 2021 efforts initially on:

Educating the public about homeownership.
Enhancing first-time homebuyer program offerings.
Establishing relationships with community groups focused on housing.
Identifying, recruiting and hiring diverse talent across the company.

About Homebridge Financial Services, Inc.

Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. (NMLS #6521 www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) is one of the largest privately held, non-bank lenders in the United States. In the last 30 years, Homebridge has grown to include approximately 2,300 Associates throughout its corporate offices, more than 200 retail branches and two wholesale divisions, Homebridge Wholesale, and REMN Wholesale. Homebridge holds FNMA, GNMA, FHLMC, FHA and VA approvals, and funded more than $17.3 billion in home loans at the close of 2019. More information on Homebridge, an Equal Opportunity Lender, can be found online at www.Homebridge.com.

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The Home Depot Expands At-Home Learning Resources for Kids with Virtual Field Trips

October 22, 2020

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ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced the new educational video series Virtual Field Trips will be added to its digital DIY workshops library, where Home Depot suppliers will provide kid-friendly, behind-the-scenes tours and insights into how products come to life and, eventually, make it to the retailer’s shelves.

“Learning looks significantly different this year as parents search for new ways to teach and entertain at home,” says Lisa DeStefano, vice president of brand marketing and creative for The Home Depot. “Starting with Bonnie Plants in October and Back to the Roots in November, our Virtual Field Trips provide fun, exclusive tours, curated specifically for young doers. From plant genetics to supply chain, we’ve broken down these stages into creative, interactive, digestible videos with accompanying DIY projects that bring the excitement of traditional field trips to family households.”

The Home Depot is set to expand its partnership with Discovery Education in spring 2021 to bring more digital resources and projects to its Science Fair Central platform. Originally launched in 2017, Science Fair Central has provided over two million educators and students with STEAM project starters, information on scientific processes, material checklists and more. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. This upcoming expanded partnership further deepens The Home Depot’s support of the country’s youngest doers since the launch of its monthly kids workshops more than 20 years ago.

For access to the Virtual Field Trips, hundreds of family-friendly projects – from creating a cardboard box playhouse to making a solar oven – and other resources for kids, visit www.homedepot.com/kids.

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,295 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Cigna and Earvin “Magic” Johnson Join Forces to Combat Health Disparities and Support Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

October 22, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cigna is teaming up with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, to combat health disparities and to support minority and women-owned small and mid-size businesses in the greater Los Angeles area.

Together, Cigna and Johnson will pursue innovative approaches to create safer, healthier and more productive workforces – a key driver of the economic health of minority and women-owned businesses. Cigna will also roll out customized health plans and will invest an additional $3 million in local charitable organizations, all aimed at improving health equity and addressing social determinants of health in Los Angeles and throughout the state.

Helping Businesses Succeed Through Health with Earvin “Magic” Johnson

“Health is wealth; and for many minority and women-owned businesses, the key to economic prosperity is to ensure they have and maintain a healthy and vibrant workforce,” said Mike Triplett, president of Cigna’s U.S. Commercial business. “Today’s intersection of health, economic and racial crises motivated us to take definitive action to partner with these small and mid-size businesses by improving the health and productivity of their workforce – many of whom are from underserved communities. We are excited to team up with the legendary Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to bring our new initiative to the market.”

“Minority and women entrepreneurs and business owners are vital to creating a strong economy and vibrant communities – and we need to do even more to support them right now,” Johnson said. “It’s important for these businesses to survive and be able to employ Black, Hispanic and other employees of color, while offering benefits to combat the health disparities that have taken a toll on our communities. Together with Cigna, we are providing the tools and information needed to improve the health and productivity of their workforce.”

Reducing Health Disparities through Suite of Customized Health Plans

As part of its initiative, Cigna is also rolling out a suite of innovative and customized health care plans for companies with more than 25 employees that include health and lifestyle services for specific health issues – such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes, high-risk pregnancies and more – that disproportionately impact people of color. The plans also include:

Convenient access to affordable, quality care, including local health care providers who excel in treating underserved communities, who are culturally trained and offer bilingual services;
Whole person health services so that people can get the emotional well-being and mental health support they need, with access to clinicians, psychologists and therapists;
Virtual care options for medical, behavioral and mental health services so that people can get care in any setting they choose;
Retail, home delivery and specialty pharmacy options to make it safer and convenient for people to access their prescription medications and use them properly; and
Peace of Mind Support that includes access to financial, legal, identity theft and other peace-of-mind services through Cigna’s employee assistance program.

To learn more about this initiative, visit https://cigna.pathfactory.com/l/powerforward.

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.

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Consumers Demand Alcohol Cancer Warning Labels

October 22, 2020

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SAN RAFAEL, California, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice joined public health and consumer protection advocates from around the country today in submitting a petition to the Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The petition calls for the TTB to report to Congress that an update to the government health warning on alcoholic beverages is required and that it should include a cancer warning statement, such as:

WARNING: According to the Surgeon General, consumption of alcoholic beverages can cause cancer, including breast and colon cancers.

“Alcohol corporations are responsible for carcinogenic harm in their products and the public needs to know,” stated Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO of Alcohol Justice. “All alcoholic products should require cancer warning labels nationwide.”

In signing on to the petition, Alcohol Justice joined the American Institute for Cancer Research, the Consumer Federation of America, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Public Health Association, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Center for Science in the Public Interest, and U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance.

A 1988 law required all alcoholic beverages carry a warning statement regarding motor vehicle operation and drinking while pregnant. The group of petitioners insist that given the overwhelming evidence of alcohol’s link to breast, oral cavity, esophagus, larynx, pharynx, liver, and colorectum cancers, the TTB is obligated by the same law to report to Congress that this change in labelling is now required.

“A labelling change is at least four years past due,” added Livingston. “How many more lives must be endangered and sacrificed on Big Alcohol’s altar of corporate greed? In 2016 a Surgeon General’s report documented the link between alcohol consumption and cancer. It’s time for action and we are hopeful that our petition will prompt the TTB and Congress to protect the health and safety of consumers by making this simple label change.”

Read the petition here: https://bit.ly/3m9SRvz

CONTACT:	Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
	Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

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Proudly Sweet, Shamelessly Spicy! Smirnoff Is Delivering A Shot Of Authentic Flavor And Expanding Its Spicy Tamarind Offering To More Markets Across The U.S.

October 22, 2020

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¡Orgullosamente dulce, descaradamente picante! Smirnoff ofrece un trago de sabor auténtico, expandiendo su sabor de tamarindo picante a más mercados en Estados Unidos

NEW YORK, Oct, 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Say salud to sweet and spicy! The makers of the world’s No. 1 vodka, Smirnoff No. 21, are expanding their iconic Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind flavor to more than 15 new markets in the United States. Fitted in a new colorful, Día De Muertos-inspired glow-in-the-dark under blacklight design and boasting an authentic combination of sweet tamarind flavor with notes of spicy Mexican chilies and lime, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind delivers a delicious balance of sweet and tangy taste that is best enjoyed as a chilled shot for any at-home celebration, or as a sweet and spicy addition to any simple cocktail.

Proudly Sweet, Shamelessly Spicy! Smirnoff Is Delivering A Shot Of Authentic Flavor And Expanding Its Spicy Tamarind Offering To More Markets Across The U.S.

Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind marks the latest expansion in the extensive portfolio of Smirnoff US flavor and seasonal offerings, giving those 21+ another option to raise a glass (or shot) and cheers with family and friends for any festive occasion. Featuring a Calavera (skull) at the center surrounded by cempasúchiles (marigolds), tamarind and chiles, the new packaging gives a nod to the vibrancy of Mexican culture, combining traditional and modern themes, and making it a decorative addition. The bottle also packs a fun and functional surprise, displaying “Solo Y Frío” under blacklight when chilled, so you know when it is ready to drink.

“With the expansion of Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind in the US, we’re inviting more consumers who are looking for a sweet & spicy treat, to enjoy Spicy Tamarind with their loved ones during a festive time of year,” said Gustavo Salguero, Brand Manager, Smirnoff. “While Spicy Tamarind is now becoming an iconic flavor in Mexico, we’re also seeing an increasing trade and consumer interest for this sweet & spicy spirit in the US, as it is an authentic flavor those 21+ can easily enjoy at-home.”

Smirnoff is kicking-off the tradition in advance of Día de Muertos by partnering with food blogger, content creator and cookbook author, Esteban Castillo, and USBG World Class cocktail finalist and mixologist, Karina Martinez, to create a combination of easy-to-make at home original food & drinks recipe pairings. The recipes, which have been compiled into a digital guide and are available to download now on Smirnoff.com, put a modern twist on some of the traditional Mexican dishes and flavors while incorporating tamarind within. In addition to the Smirnoff website, consumers can also find the pairings on @SmirnoffUS or @ChicanoEats Instagram channels along with step-by-step video tutorials of Esteban demonstrating how consumers can replicate these recipes at-home.

“What I really enjoy about Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind is that the sweet and spicy flavor profiles of the spirit offer a lot of versatility to pair it with a variety of sweet and savory dishes, whether served as simple shot or in a cocktail,” said Esteban Castillo. “I had a lot of fun reimagining some of my favorite Mexican dishes for this food guide and experimenting with how to marry the flavor of each dish to really bring out that Tamarind base of the spirit. It’s awesome that Smirnoff is expanding this flavor so that more people can experience it, responsibly.”

To further support the expansion of Spicy Tamarind to the United States and the new glow-in-the-dark packaging, Smirnoff is celebrating the sweet and spicy duality of the flavored spirit and raising a (shot) glass to celebrating with family and friends with several new digital ad spots as part of the “Proudly Sweet, Shameless Spicy” campaign. The films are available to view on YouTube here.

Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind has 35% alcohol by volume (ABV) and a suggested retail price of $12.99 for a 750ml bottle. It is also available in 50ml bottles. Starting this month, Spicy Tamarind will be available permanently in some and for a limited time only in other markets. To find out if Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind is available near you, visit smirnoff.com.

Everyone loves a good time, especially with great drinks, but always remember to drink responsibly when enjoying Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind.

Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind Shot

1.5 oz. Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind
Chili-lime salt

Chill the bottle of Spicy Tamarind. Chill a clear shot glass and rim it with chili lime salt. Pour 1.5 oz. of Smirnoff spicy Tamarind into a chilled shot glass rimmed with chili lime salt.

Paired With: Roasted Butternut Squash Queso Fundido from Esteban Castillo

2 cups Diced Butternut Squash
1½ tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Garlic Cloves, peeled
⅓ cup Milk
½ teaspoon Crushed Pepper Flakes
Kosher Salt
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
1 cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
4 oz. Chorizo, Casing removed
For Garnish: Sliced Green Onion

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Start by tossing the diced butternut squash with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large bowl then place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 35 minutes until fork tender.

In a food processor or blender, add the roasted butternut squash, garlic cloves, milk, crushed pepper flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt. Blend until smooth, then transfer the puree to a large bowl. Sprinkle in the shredded mozzarella and shredded Colby jack cheese, then stir until all of the cheese has been fully incorporated. Pour the cheese mixture into a 16-ounce ramekin, or oven-safe dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is nice and bubbly.

While the cheese bakes, fry the chorizo. Start by heating up the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmery, add the chorizo and fry for 8-10 minutes until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crispy. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, then set aside.

Once the cheese is done cooking, remove the baking dish from the oven, top the queso fundido with chorizo, then garnish with sliced green onion. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Smirnoff No. 21 Iced Hot Chocolate Highball with a Picante Twist

1 oz coffee liqueur
¾ oz. Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
¾ oz Dark creme de Cacao
3 oz. (90mL) cooled hot chocolate
Chocolate Syrup
Mexican Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
Pinch of Salt

To an ice filled glass combine Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka, dark creme de cacao, coffee liqueur, one drop vanilla extract and cooled hot chocolate. Shake well. Rim edge of highball glass with chocolate syrup and strain mix inside. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt for some added spicy notes.

About Smirnoff

The Smirnoff brand that boasts the world’s number-one selling premium spirit and the top-selling line of flavors in North America, traces its heritage back to 19th century Russia. As the world’s no. 1 vodka, Smirnoff has always been known for quality and is enjoyed responsibly in 130 countries around the world.

Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind is flavored vodka specialty spirit that is expanding to the United States as a permanent offering in some markets, and a limited time offering in others. Starting this month, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind will be available for consumers to purchase as a permanent SKU at retail where Smirnoff is sold in TX, AZ, CA, CO, IL and NM. Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind will be available as a limited time offering only in AK, MO, NE, KS, NJ, MA, ND, LA, MD, WI, SD, VT, GA and NV. For more information and to find out if its available near you, log on to www.smirnoff.com.

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.

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AMA report examines existing Latinx inequity driving disproportionate COVID-19 impact

October 22, 2020

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CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Medical Association (AMA) released a new report emphasizing the starkly disproportionate Latinx COVID-19 cases and fatalities — further underscoring concerns that a lack of consistent data reporting underestimates the pandemic’s magnitude on the Latinx community and illustrating how the pandemic has deepened pre-existing inequities.

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The report, titled ‘Latinx COVID-19 health inequities: Insights for the health care field,’ serves as a compilation of existing data highlighting that COVID-19 cases affect Latinx individuals at nearly double the overall national rate — and calling attention to data showing that Latinx individuals are overrepresented in some state mortality rates. The report features these key statistics from public health reports:

Latinx individuals make up 18% of the U.S. population; yet represent 33% of new COVID-19 cases.
Latinx individuals make up roughly 19% of New York’s population; yet account for 34% of COVID-19 fatalities.

Despite these figures, and the fact that Latinx make up the largest ethnic group in the nation, the report points out that the effects of COVID-19 on this population have not been widely addressed and are largely invisible in mainstream discourse. In addition, researchers cite a lack of consistent race and ethnicity data state reporting as a barrier to capturing the real impact of the pandemic on the Latinx community. As the report notes, these elements combined leave the Latinx population inconsequential in pandemic recovery and prevention planning.

“Though COVID-19 did not create the circumstances that have led to deep-seated inequities in the Hispanic community, this report clearly highlights how the pandemic continues to exacerbate them,” said AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D. “The AMA remains committed to ensuring that vulnerable patients do not suffer disproportionately and to removing obstacles that stand in the way of culturally competent care for Hispanic patients.”

The report also identifies the existing drivers behind the Latinx community’s vulnerability to the pandemic. Existing structural drivers — like anti-immigration and restrictive health insurance policies — coupled with social determinants — like a lack of multilingual public health resources and limited access to digital health technologies — are major contributors to the COVID-19 health inequities experienced by the Latinx community.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has already more publicly exposed the persistent fundamental health inequities faced by Black and Brown communities, but this report uncovers just how dire the situation is in the Latinx community,” said AMA Chief Health Equity Officer and Group Vice President Aletha Maybank, M.D., M.P.H. “In this critical moment, it is imperative that we confront inequities and dismantle racism in all its forms, so that marginalized and minoritized communities like the Latinx population no longer have to bear the brunt of this public health crisis.”

Recommendations for identifying and understanding public health opportunities to serve and engage the Latinx community are presented in the report, with suggestions ranging from the creation of equitable outreach materials to the leveraging of trusted communications outlets.

Eliminating health inequities by mitigating disparity factors is a priority of the AMA’s Center for Health Equity, which works to achieve optimal health for all by providing ongoing resources, research, and education about critical health and social issues impacting minoritized and marginalized communities. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond, the AMA has highlighted the explicit invisibility of the Latinx community in the larger context of the U.S. by discussing how COVID-19 is negatively impacting and widening the existing inequities already experienced by the Latinx community.

The AMA continues to work on every front to support health equity. Through research, collaborations, advocacy, and leadership. The AMA’s policy on health equity recognizes that institutional racism and bias have contributed to inequities across the U.S. health care system for historically marginalized and minoritized communities, and aims to attain optimal health for all people.

Editor’s Note: The AMA continues to compile critical COVID-19 health equity resources to shine a light on the structural issues that contribute to and could exacerbate already existing inequities. Physicians and health care professionals can also access the AMA’s COVID-19 FAQs about health equity in a pandemic.

About the American Medical Association
The American Medical Association is the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care. As the only medical association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders, the AMA represents physicians with a unified voice to all key players in health care. The AMA leverages its strength by removing the obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises, and, driving the future of medicine to tackle the biggest challenges in health care. For more information, visit ama-assn.org.

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