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NY’s Communities of Color Have Less Access to Retirement Savings, Banks, Pay More for Caregiving, Housing; AARP, Partners Launch Policy Solutions Agenda

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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AARP and top advocacy organizations for New York’s communities of color joined today to launch an unprecedented policy solutions agenda aimed at disrupting vast racial and ethnic disparities among New Yorkers 50 and older as detailed in a new brief on health, economic security and livable communities.

“Disrupting Racial and Ethnic Disparities:  Solutions for New Yorkers Age 50-Plus” (aarp.org/NYDisruptDisparities), compiled by AARP in partnership with the Asian American Federation, the Hispanic Federation, the NAACP, and the New York Urban League, takes a first-ever look at gaps specifically affecting New Yorkers of color 50 and older. It is the launch for a three- to five-year effort in which AARP and its partners will welcome information and potential solutions from the public.

The brief includes the following findings – but also recommends achievable short- and long-term solutions:

  • New York State suffers the highest level of income inequality in the nation, with the top 1% of New Yorkers earning an astounding 45 times more than the bottom 99%.
  • Most private sector employees from New York’s communities of color work for companies that don’t offer a retirement savings plan option – including two thirds of Hispanic/Latinos (H/L)
  • There is just one bank branch for every 10,000 residents in New York City neighborhoods of color compared to 3.24 branches for every 10,000 residents in other neighborhoods.
  • In New York City and Long Island, student loan delinquencies are clustered in zip codes with significant middle-income African American/Black (AA/B) and H/L populations, suggesting that middle income people of color are likely to carry unaffordable student loan burdens.
  • Where payday lending is legal, lower-income people of color make up a disproportionately large segment of borrowers – and older adults are an especially fast-growing segment of payday loan borrowers in the U.S. Seniors in California, where payday lending is permitted, are now the largest age group of payday loan borrowers.
  • Family caregivers work an average of 18 hours a week providing care, even while 60 percent have full- or part-time jobs. And while average family caregivers spent nearly 20% of their income on out of pocket caregiving costs in 2016 nationally, caregivers from communities of color spent more – 44% of income for H/L caregivers.
  • Older residents of communities of color moved to nursing homes at higher rates nationally between 1999 and 2008 – H/L by 54.9%, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPI) by 54.1%, AA/B by 10.8% – compared to a decrease among White Americans (10.2%).
  • Neighborhoods with the highest foreclosure risk are almost exclusively communities of color, including many middle- and upper-income AA/B neighborhoods with large 50-plus populations.
  • H/L households on average have just 3.4%, AA/B households 6.2%, and AAPI households 21% the wealth of the median white household.
  • Homeowners from New York’s communities of color are disproportionately “cost-burdened,” spending at least 30% of their income on housing (including 60% of H/L homeowners). In fact, residents of communities of color are twice as likely as White New Yorkers to pay over half their income for housing – and it’s even worse for women and immigrants.

These harsh realities have resulted in alarming financial gaps and grave disparities. But coming together for the first time in a concerted effort, the organizations are urging New York State to:

  • Create a retirement savings option that businesses which don’t already have one can offer their employees – as Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed in his recent executive budget and Senator Diane Savino and Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez have proposed in Legislature.
  • Encourage electronic consultations and other telehealth applications through smart phones – as the Governor also proposed in his budget as part of initiatives to advance the use of telehealth to keep people in their home longer and out of institutional care.
  • Enact a family caregiver tax credit to help offset the out-of-pocket costs of those who care for loved ones.
  • Increase cost-effective funding for services that help New Yorkers age in their own homes – and relieve family caregivers of some of their burdens – to keep pace with the growing demands of an aging population.

The brief focuses on disparities among communities of color statewide with particular emphasis on New York City, Long Island, and Buffalo. It is intended to spark a compendium of findings and solutions to help address these disparities within the next three to five years.

A GROWING RACIAL AND ETHNIC POPULATION IMPACTED

The 60 and over population of New York state’s communities of color grew by a staggering 43% between 2000 and 2010 – over 20 times that of the entire population (2.1%) and over five times the 8% increase among the state’s 60+ White population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This disproportionately rapid growth is projected to continue in the decades ahead and significantly worsen the wide gaps that already exist.

“There are widespread racial and ethnic disparities across the United States, but for the large and rapidly growing 50+ population of color in New York, challenges around economic security and access to affordable housing, transportation and healthcare will continue to mount,” said Beth Finkel, AARP New York State Director. “Several studies have shed light on these disparities, but few, if any, have led to necessary policy changes or focused on New York’s 50+ populations. While no single policy solution can address all disparity causes and concerns, the time to join forces to disrupt ethnic and racial disparities is now.”

“This report provides data to illustrate the magnitude of these disparities, as well as to propose policy recommendations that serve as a roadmap for a way forward”, said Hazel Dukes, President of The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People New York State Conference. “As the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement showed us, progress comes – sometimes quickly and dramatically, but more often through tough, unglamorous, incremental policy work. The time to get to work is long past, and we stand proudly with AARP to support New York’s 50-plus people of color.”

“For more than a quarter-century, the Hispanic Federation has worked to empower and advance the Hispanic community,” said Jose Calderon, President of the Hispanic Federation. “We advocate for Hispanic children, women and men of all ages with programs and services for both young and old. In New York State, where the Hispanic community makes up almost 20% of the population, it is crucial that we meet the needs of 50-plus Hispanics and their families.”

“Without strong policy interventions to address inequitable access to both public and private services, inequality has a nasty habit of reproducing itself from generation to generation,” said Jo-Ann Yoo, Executive Director of the Asian American Federation. “This report is notable in that, beyond stating the problems, it aims to provide concrete solutions. We are honored to be part of this coalition as our mission is to raise the influence and well-being of the pan-Asian American community through research, policy and advocacy.”

“New York is one of the most urbanized states in the nation, with the majority of African Americans living in larger cities,” said Arva Rice, President and CEO of the New York Urban League, Inc. “Since 1910, we have been dedicated to ensuring the economic empowerment of historically underserved urban communities.  With the growing diversity of New York’s population, particularly among people age 50-plus, ensuring the well-being and equality of people of color in this age segment is more urgent than ever.”

AARP’s Finkel added: “We are asking policymakers, advocates and the public at large to share their knowledge and experiences of existing disparities so we can press public officials to adopt policy changes that address these inequalities. By closing the serious gaps that exist, people in African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino communities can enjoy the same stability and equal footing as everyone else by having more choices in how and where they live as they age.”

Those interested in following or joining the conversation can visit aarp.org/NYDisruptDisparities which will serve as a platform to host the latest research findings, policy updates and information related to this effort, and a place to contribute ideas and insights (by emailing [email protected]).

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Tecate Taps Near Universal Male Insight – Men Build Brotherly Bonds Around The BBQ Grill

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Canelo Alvarez reprises his role as the Tecate brand ambassador for a third-consecutive year.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Tecate, the Mexican growth engine inside the Heineken USA portfolio, announced an evolution to their award winning “Born Bold” campaign introduced in 2015 called “We Are Bold.” The new campaign is built around four friends’ brotherly bond while emphasizing the camaraderie, rivalries and unspoken, yet understood inside jokes during their regular barbecues (BBQ).

Canelo Alvarez reprises his role as the Tecate brand ambassador for a third-consecutive year.

The “We Are Bold” campaign is rooted in consumer insights for the beer brand’s core demographic, the bicultural Hispanic male, and the role that the BBQ grilling occasion or Carne Asada, as literally translated by this group, plays culturally as a social forum to grow closer to their friends and as a key consumption occasion.

The campaign will launch on national Hispanic and English television with two 30-second spots created by Tecate with Nómades including “CHILL” and “GYM” with a third, “COMPETITION,” debuting closer to May.

As an example of the unspoken inside jokes, the first commercial, “CHILL,” pits the four guys against one another to see who can hold their ice cold Tecate the longest, highlighting that there’s always a friendly competition amongst brothers.

Canelo Alvarez, the world champion Mexican boxer, will once again reprise his role for a third straight year within the brand’s campaign in both “GYM” and “COMPETITION,” where each spot ends with a decidedly lighthearted Tecate-style twist establishing the brand’s ambassador as the famous, fifth member of the Brotherhood of the BBQ.

It’s great to continue my partnership with Tecate and be included in their national brand campaign,” said Canelo Alvarez. “At the same time, it’s very important for me to be the Tecate brand ambassador because I know that I’m a fighter who authentically represents the Hispanic and Latino community.”

“By grounding our creative in the Carne Asada occasion, we’ve brought to life those intangible bonding moments guys share with their brothers around a grill,” said Belen Pamukoff, Tecate Brand Director. “These moments will be extended throughout the year as we continue to feature the how, when and where our bicultural Hispanic celebrates the unique brotherhood between friends with a refreshing Tecate.”

Tecate will increase their investment in paid media by five-fold in 2018 with the campaign running for 52 weeks, up from 17 in 2017, across online video, broadcast, digital, social, PR and out-of-home. Billboards will start appearing in select Sun Belt states (AZ, CA, NM, NV and TX) in the coming weeks and expanding to 30 key markets including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando and others by early Spring.

Red Urban, Tecate’s digital agency, started teasing the campaign on January 12 through the brand’s Facebook page. More digitally driven content from both Nómades and Red Urban will appear throughout 2018 building upon the camaraderie inside this brotherhood of the BBQ and, ultimately, the rituals, large and small, they create with one another.

“In 2018, we want to continue modernizing and building Tecate towards becoming the #1 Mexican import light brand. The challenge this year was to find relevant and insightful examples for the market around the Brotherhood of the BBQ,” said Pablo Batlle, CCO, Nómades. “The campaign idea looks to unite bicultural men who love a good Carne Asada and an ice cold Tecate.”

For additional details on Tecate’s “We Are Bold” campaign, or to speak with a Tecate representative about the brand, please contact BRAYA at [email protected].

About HEINEKEN USA
HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation’s leading high end beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International NV, the world’s most international brewer. Key brands imported into the U.S. are Heineken®, the world’s most international beer brand, the Dos Equis Franchise, the Tecate Franchise and Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders. HEINEKEN USA also imports Amstel Light, Amstel Xlight, Indio, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands. For the latest information on our company and brands, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com.

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Carnival Corporation Extends Original TV Programming to Telemundo, Further Expanding Presence in Growing Hispanic Community

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MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an effort to continue expanding awareness of and demand for cruise vacations, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced that one of its popular Ocean Originals TV programs, “The Voyager with Josh Garcia,” will air on Telemundo, the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide. With this move, the company’s ambitious content production initiative now includes the distribution of its Ocean Originals TV programming on the country’s two largest Spanish networks and two of the country’s largest English broadcast networks, as well as its own digital streaming network, OceanView.

Episodes from the first season of the popular travel series are now featured in ‘Mi Telemundo,’ Telemundo’s new three-hour Saturday programming block that debuted in early January. “El Viajero Con Josh Garcia“ has been dubbed into Spanish and takes viewers on an exciting and immersive journey around the globe with world traveler and host, Josh Garcia.

“One of our major goals at Carnival Corporation is to find innovative ways to introduce new audiences to the extraordinary experiences and adventures enabled by cruise vacations, and a key component of our plan is to reach the fast-growing segment of the Hispanic population in the U.S. that shares our love of travel, adventure, family and the power of vacations to bring people together,” said John Padgett, chief experience and innovation officer for Carnival Corporation. “With the expansion of our original programming to Telemundo, one of the most watched and trusted Hispanic networks, we are aiming to show even more viewers that not only does cruising provide travelers with the opportunity to visit multiple destinations in a single trip, but it is also offers something for all ages, making it a great vacation option at an exceptional value for kids, families and multigenerational groups.”

The expansion into the Hispanic market builds on Carnival Corporation’s recent partnership with Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, to develop the first O·C·E·A·N primetime series – “La Gran Sorpresa” (The Great Surprise). The program attracted over 1.3 million viewers for its premiere, making its debut the number one show in Sunday Hispanic primetime TV. The show airs on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT / 7 p.m. CT on the Univision Network.

“La Gran Sorpresa” uses the power of travel to reunite families as they overcome hardships created by illness, separation and other challenges. The one-hour program airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT and is hosted by award-winning television personality Poncho de Anda. For the series’ first six episodes, de Anda will be joined by several well-known personalities, including Univision Deportes’ Karina Banda; “Despierta America’s” Franscisca Lachapel and Maity Interiano; and Ligia Uriarte of Univision’s primetime dramedy, “Mi Marido Tiene Familia.”

In its first season, the series surprises a number of families as they sail aboard ships from Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line – three of Carnival Corporation’s nine global cruise brands – to exotic destinations including Cozumel (Mexico), Mahogany Bay (Honduras) and Half Moon Cay (Bahamas).

By producing and distributing content that speaks directly to the Hispanic community, Carnival Corporation is establishing an unprecedented position within a market of more than 54 million Americans that wield purchasing power that exceeds $1.3 trillion. Additionally, the company is looking to further increase demand for cruise vacations by tapping into the more than 82 percent of Hispanic adults who speak Spanish and are extremely loyal to marketers who show respect to their heritage and culture and advertise in Spanish.

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With the addition of “The Voyager with Josh Garcia” in Spanish on Telemundo, Carnival Corporation has created eight Ocean Original series, five of which have appeared on network or cable TV in the U.S., and two of which engage the growing Hispanic community in the U.S. These Ocean Original programs are part of the company’s focus on expanding awareness of and increasing demand for cruising vacations.

Three of Carnival Corporation’s travel series appear weekends on ABC and NBC stations, and rank as number one or number two in their time slot. With cruise vacations growing 20 percent faster than land-based vacations and with more people than ever taking cruise vacations in 2017, the strong ratings are further evidence that Americans’ interest in cruise vacations is growing.

Ocean Original series produced by Carnival Corporation and now in their second season include “Ocean Treks with Jeff Corwin” and “Vacation Creation with Tommy Davidson and Andrea Feczko” on ABC; and “The Voyager with Josh Garcia“ on NBC.

In September 2017, the company announced it had created OceanView – the world’s first over the top (OTT) digital streaming channel from a travel provider for completely free on major digital streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku. The streaming channel features a slate of more than 100 Ocean Original episodes that includes the company’s four original series that have been broadcast on network and cable TV in the past year, as well as two new direct-to-digital streaming original series, “GO” and “Local Eyes.” OceanView content is also available on more than 80 of the company’s 103 cruise ships.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the world’s largest leisure travel company and among the most profitable and financially strong in the cruise and vacation industries, with a portfolio of 10 dynamic brands that include nine of the world’s leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK), as well as Fathom, the corporation’s immersion and enrichment experience brand.

Together, these brands operate 103 ships with 231,000 lower berths visiting over 700 ports around the world, with 18 new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2018 and 2022. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only dual listed company in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

In 2017, Fast Company recognized Carnival Corporation as being among the “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies” in both the design and travel categories. Fast Company specifically recognized Carnival Corporation for its work in developing Ocean Medallion™, a high-tech wearable device that enables the world’s first interactive guest experience platform capable of transforming vacation travel into a highly personalized and elevated level of customized service.

Additional information can be found on www.carnival.com, www.fathom.org, www.hollandamerica.com, www.princess.com, www.seabourn.com, www.aida.de, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.pocruises.com.au and www.pocruises.com.

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California Leads Nation in Annual “State of Tobacco Control” Report

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SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The newly released American Lung Association State of Tobacco Control 2018 report shows California leads the nation, earning strong grades for its tobacco control policies. The 16th annual report grades states and the federal government on policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use. California’s grades improved to the best in the nation thanks to strong policies across the state and the enactment of the new tobacco tax increase approved by voters.

“This year, California began reaping the financial and health benefits of an increased tobacco tax,” said Mark Johnson, Board Chair for the American Lung Association in California. “I’ve seen personally how effective it can be as one of my close relatives, a long-time smoker, finally quit the day the tobacco tax went into effect. Our family was so grateful for his lifestyle change and we’ve already seen a big improvement in his health.”

The hundreds of millions in increased tobacco taxes from Proposition 56 now flowing to critical state health and prevention programs lead to a big grade increase for California. The state received an A grade for funding for state tobacco prevention programs, up from an F in 2016. California’s grade for smoking cessation services also improved from an F to a C.

California’s 2018 Grades

  • Funding for State Tobacco Prevention Programs – Grade A (Up from an F in 2016)
  • Smokefree Air Policies – Grade A
  • Level of Tobacco Taxes – Grade B
  • Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products to 21 – Grade B
  • Coverage and Access to Services to Quit Tobacco – Grade C (Up from an F in 2017)

In conjunction with the national report, the American Lung Association in California released its companion State of Tobacco Control 2018 – California Local Grades report, which issues grades for all 482 cities and 58 counties in California on local tobacco control policies.

Highlights from this year’s report include:

  • A record number of 10 communities improved their overall grade to an A from last year
  • California now has a total of 31 communities with an overall A grade
  • Seventeen fewer communities received an overall F grade compared to last year

Unfortunately, half of California’s population still live in communities scoring a D or F. This includes nearly half of the 10 most populous cities in the state.

“Smoking rates continue to decline in California, yet tobacco use remains the state’s leading cause of preventable death and disease, killing nearly 40,000 Californians each year,” said Vanessa Marvin, Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy for the American Lung Association in California. “Tobacco use is a serious addiction, and the fact that 11 percent of California adults still smoke highlights how much work remains to be done in our communities to prevent and reduce tobacco use.”

State and local elected officials must continue to pursue policies that reduce youth access to tobacco products and e-cigarettes, reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing and public facilities and protect those relentlessly targeted by Big Tobacco’s deceptive marketing campaigns including low-income and rural communities and the LGBTQ community.

For media interested in speaking with an expert about the State of Tobacco Control or the State of Tobacco Control 2018 – California Local Grades report, lung health, tobacco use and tobacco control policies, contact the American Lung Association in California at [email protected] or (916) 585-7666.

About the American Lung Association in California
The American Lung Association in California is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy. The Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer, to improve the air we breathe, to reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and to eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. For more information about the American Lung Association in California or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-685-4872) or visit www.lung.org/california

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Hispanic Health: SuReceta Co-Launches National Rx Cost Awareness Week to Promote Medical Equity for Minorities

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NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — People in the United States pay the highest prices for prescription medications in the world. And sadly, due to poor medication coverage or the inability to afford health insurance, many Hispanics will not fill/refill live-saving prescriptions. That is why SuReceta, a company who specifically aims to help Spanish speakers navigate the US healthcare system by saving money on prescriptions through their bilingual price transparency app, powered by LowestMed, is participating in the launch of National Rx Cost Awareness Week.

Providing Pathways To Healthcare Equity for Hispanics

“With over 30 years of experience caring for the Latino community, I’ve seen first-hand the healthcare inequality among Hispanics, and Spanish-speaking patients should not have to worry about affording medication that helps save their lives,” says Dr. Joseph Mosquera, M.D., the founder of SuReceta. “National RX Cost Awareness week aims to tackle the issue of rising drug prices for the public. It’s important the Hispanic community knows companies like SuReceta exist and have their best interest at heart.”

Easily accessible on SuReceta.com or by downloading the mobile app on IOS or Android, SuReceta allows users to compare medicine prices at neighborhood pharmacies and provides RX coupons and savings to users at absolutely no cost. SuReceta.com is a premiere destination for Hispanic health and wellness information in Spanish and English, built to empower the Hispanic community to take a more proactive role in their healthcare.

National Rx Cost Awareness Week will take place annually, during the fourth week of January. Why Now? Because Rx prices are on the top of people’s minds, due to health insurance deductibles resetting and insurance coverage shifts.

If you participate in National Rx Cost Awareness Week on social media, SuReceta asks you to include the following hashtags: #AhorroDeRX #RxCostAwareness & #SpreadTheWord

About SuReceta
Healthcare inequality among Hispanics in America is a serious reality that can’t be ignored, and SuReceta is fighting the battle against high prescription drug prices in the US, by providing a way for Spanish-speaking consumers to know the cost of their medication at local pharmacies. SuReceta aims to empower Spanish speakers in the US to effectively compare prices in a pharmacy near you, resulting in significant savings.

Press Contact
SuReceta Public Relations
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603-502-9091

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Summit Behavioral Health Announces Relocation To New Facility

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Summit Behavioral Health is proud to announce its relocation to a new outpatient facility at 83 Hanover Road, Suite 160, Florham Park, New Jersey.

UNION, New Jersey, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Summit Behavioral Health is proud to announce its relocation to a new outpatient facility at 83 Hanover Road, Suite 160, Florham Park, New Jersey. The new facility will continue to offer Summit’s unique brand of personalized addiction treatment programs for people suffering from substance abuse disorders and alcohol dependency.

Summit Behavioral Health is proud to announce its relocation to a new outpatient facility at 83 Hanover Road, Suite 160, Florham Park, New Jersey.

“We’re happy to announce the relocation to our new home,” stated Tricia Kostin, Clinical Director of Florham Park. “Although we’re just a few miles down the road from our old location, we feel as if this is an expansion in many ways of what has made our facilities so well-equipped to help people on the road to recovery.”

The Florham Park facility provides intensive outpatient services catered to each client’s individual needs with our flexible scheduling, adult and adolescent programming and family support. Patients in the outpatient program have access to professional counseling and group therapy sessions that provide them with the skills necessary to progress on the road to recovery.

“Our outpatient addiction treatment programs include educational sessions, ongoing support, family counseling, and access to behavioral counselors in times of need,” Bethany Kassar, Executive Director of Outpatient Services. “We offer both adolescent and adult programs, and conduct assessments to ensure that the team designs unique treatment programs based on each patient’s needs. Summit views addiction as a family disease and holistically treats the entire system by having a client’s family actively involved in the recovery process.

Patients who choose outpatient treatment can maintain their daily lifestyle and pursue education and career goals while also having the assurance of anonymity and privacy that some patients need because of the possible consequences that discovery of their addiction might cause professionally and personally. Summit’s treatment programs have multiple levels of intensity based on a patient’s clinical history and existing struggle with addiction.

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Summit Behavioral Health programs are based on the fundamental belief that no single treatment philosophy or approach is best for everyone. Our experienced staff collaboratively creates each client’s treatment plan to reflect their unique needs and empower them to succeed. We partner with the individual to begin a transformational journey from hope to healing and beyond. Summit Behavioral Health operate addiction treatment centers that offers different treatment programs that include: drug and alcohol medical detox, inpatient treatment in a residential facility, and intensive and non-intensive outpatient treatment.

Media Contact

Rebecca O’Mara
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Woodforest Bank Foundry Celebrates First Cohort Graduation

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Woodforest Bank Foundry graduated its first entrepreneurship cohort in partnership with Maestro Entrepreneur Center and The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 11 entrepreneurs participated in the inaugural 10-week curriculum-based business development and business accelerator cohort program for small minority, women and veteran owned businesses in San Antonio.

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Woodforest Bank Foundry is a creative incubation space where entrepreneurs can collaborate, create, test and launch their ideas. The Foundry blends practical mentorship through peers and professionals and proven educational programming. The goal of the Foundry is to foster a community of entrepreneurs, turning passion into actions, and shaping the businesses of tomorrow, while creating community value.

“The graduation ceremony for our first cohort at the Maestro Center was awe-inspiring and invigorating. Watching the graduates present what they’d learned, and how they benefitted from this program is more than we could have hoped for, and we are excited to open additional foundries across 17 states in 2018 to help more entrepreneurs and small businesses grow,” said Doug Schaeffer, CRA Executive Director, EVP, Woodforest National Bank.

“I am deeply proud of the 11 businesses who underwent this transformative experience offered to them by the Maestro Entrepreneurship 10-Week Cohort Program,” said Elizabeth Eguía-García, Maestro’s Executive Director. “The key to our success is our partnerships. I am grateful to The Woodforest Bank Foundry grant program and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce who made this possible.”

About Woodforest

Celebrating over 37 years of community banking service, Woodforest National Bank has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering outstanding quality customer service since 1980. Woodforest currently operates over 700 branches in 17 states across the United States. For more information about Woodforest National Bank please visit www.woodforest.com.

About MEC

Maestro Entrepreneur Center™ is a nonprofit small business incubation center founded in May 2016 in partnership with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Located in a HUBZone, Maestro Entrepreneur Center™ serves small minority, women and veteran owned businesses in the City of San Antonio and beyond by offering its unique Maestro Accelerator Program™, and the Maestro Mentorship Program™. Clients range from diverse industries such as the industrial and professional services to culinary catering services and product. Visit MaestroCenter.org for details.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Daniel Galindo
Woodforest National Bank
Vice President, Director, CRA Strategic Initiatives
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Food Safety Precautions During Power Outages

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s winter of 2018 and many parts of the country are already experiencing extreme weather conditions and power outages. In fact, a power outage can happen at any time, and it can affect the safety of your food.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that the best way to ensure that food stays safe is to have a plan in place, and to know what food safety precautions to take if a power outage does occur.

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Learn more and watch a video about food safety during a power outage at:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Emergencies/ucm076881.htm
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Be Prepared

Plan ahead to keep food safe if the power goes out. Stock up on supplies before bad weather hits.

  • Use a refrigerator and freezer thermometer, and check it before an outage to ensure that the refrigerator temperature is at or below 40°F and the freezer is at or below 0°F.
  • Plan for ice. Know where you can get dry or block ice. Make ice cubes and freeze containers of water or gel packs to help keep food cold in the freezer, refrigerator, or coolers.
  • Keep coolers on hand to store refrigerated food if the power will be out for more than 4 hours.
  • Freeze refrigerated items that you may not need immediately and group food together in the freezer.
  • Stock your pantry with a few days worth of ready-to-eat foods that do not require cooking or refrigeration.

If the Power Goes Out  

Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria, so keeping food at safe temperatures is critical to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

  • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours, and a full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if half full) if the door remains closed.
  • Use ice (dry or block, ice cubes, and frozen containers of water/gel packs) to keep your refrigerator and freezer as cold as possible.

When Power is Restored

Before eating any food after a power outage, check the temperatures inside your refrigerator and freezer.

  • If the power was out for no more than 4 hours, refrigerated food should be safe as long as the doors were kept closed. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, eggs, or leftovers) that has been at temperatures above 40°F for 2 hours or more.
  • If the freezer thermometer reads 40°F or below, food is safe and may be refrozen. If you did not have a thermometer in the freezer, check each package to determine its safety; you can’t rely on appearance or odor. If the food still contains ice crystals or is 40°F or below, it is safe to refreeze or cook.
  • Be aware that perishable foods that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause foodborne illness if eaten, even after they are thoroughly cooked.

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(Español) Jessica Dominguez presenta su libro, MUJERES VICTORIOSAS, en California

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Jessica Domínguez presenta su libro, Mujeres victoriosas, junto a Myrka Dellanos en Barnes & Noble de Burbank, California.

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5 Reasons to Love Canola Oil during National Heart Health Month

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Take ownership of your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, yet it is preventable most of the time with a healthy lifestyle of good nutrition and exercise.

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Canola oil can help you and loved ones have a healthier heart.

“As a dietitian I’ve seen the thinking about fat change dramatically in the last few decades. Gone are the days when we had to obsess about eating too much fat. However, the type of fat we eat still matters especially when it comes to heart health. Cooking with canola oil is such an easy way to make your diet more heart-friendly. With less saturated fat than any other cooking oil, yet plenty of beneficial monounsaturated and omega-3 fats, it’s my go-to cooking oil.” – Karen Ansel, Registered Dietitian


Reason to Love #1: Heart Health Claim

Canola oil has a qualified health claim authorized by the Food and Drug Administration for the potential to reduce the risk of heart disease – you need just 1.5 tablespoons a day in place of saturated fat to obtain the benefits.


Reason to Love #2: Heart-Check Certified Recipes

Delicious recipes featuring canola oil – from snacks to meals – are Heart-Check certified by the American Heart Association ®

Try one today:
Crispy Chickpeas and Pumpkin Seeds with Lime
Chunky Chicken Vegetable and Rosemary Stew 
Cucumber and Black Bean Salsa Salad


Reason to Love #3: Less of the Bad Fats. More of the Good Fats.

The types of fat consumed are more important in influencing the risk of heart disease than the total amount of fat in the diet. The key to lowering risk of heart disease is to replace saturated fat with mono- and polyunsaturated fats.¡ Canola oil has the least saturated fat and most plant-based polyunsaturated omega-3 fat of the common cooking oils. It is also free of trans fat and contains vitamin E.¡¡


Reason to Love #4: Improved Metabolic Syndrome

Canola oil can help decrease abdominal fat, which may also improve metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, according to recent research findings.¡¡¡


Reason to Love #5: Heart-Healthy Food Can Taste Good.

Flavorful food helps keep family members excited about eating heart healthy. Canola oil’s neutral flavor means a recipes’ authentic herbs and spices shine, while its versatility and high heat tolerance make it your kitchen workhorse for sautéing, stir frying and baking. It is also great as a base in salad dressings and marinades.

Find heart-healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner at CanolaInfo.

For more recipes and facts about canola oil, visit www.canolainfo.org.

Disclaimer: Heart-Check certification does not apply to recipes, research, or information reached through links unless expressly stated.

¡ American Heart Association. http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/early/2017/06/15/CIR.0000000000000510

¡¡ USDA Food Composition Database. https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/718?man=&lfacet=&count=&max=50&qlookup=canola+oil&offset=&sort=default&format=Full&reportfmt=other&rptfrm=&ndbno=&nutrient1=&nutrient2=&nutrient3=&subset=&totCount=&measureby=&Qv=1&Q1730=1&Q1731=&Q1732=1&Qv=1&Q1730=1&Q1731=1&Q1732=1

¡¡¡Obesity. Effects of canola and high-oleic-acid canola oils on abdominal fat mass in individuals with central obesity. 2016.24(11).2261-2268.

 

SOURCE CanolaInfo

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