Summit Behavioral Health Announces Relocation To New Facility

January 23, 2018

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.

“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.

ABOUT

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
Executive Director of Brand Management
Summitbehavioralhealth.com
4065 Quakerbridge Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Cell: 732.421.5955| Toll-Free: 855.855.9199
Office: 609.651.4001 | Fax: 609.269.5761

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Woodforest Bank Foundry Celebrates First Cohort Graduation

January 23, 2018

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
210.862.0511 Email: [email protected]

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Food Safety Precautions During Power Outages

January 23, 2018

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.

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

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.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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

January 23, 2018

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

January 23, 2018

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.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8164452-reasons-to-love-canola-oil-national-heart-health-month/

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

Grab Your Passport: Spring Break Is Almost Here

January 23, 2018

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Skyscanner, the global travel search engine, wants to give travelers some good news looking for a respite from this brutal winter. Whether the season has subjected you to record snowfall or the flu epidemic, it’s time to start planning your spring break getaway. Skyscanner has gathered data from its more than 60 million monthly users to identify the top insights as well as the best deals and destinations that are proving this spring break will be anything but a staycation.

Spring break has historically been a time for more conventional destinations, but 2018 is shaping up to be a bit of a game changer:

While the top five tried and true destinations continue to lead top searches by travelers (i.e. New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, and London), there are several exciting international destinations topping the list, including Tokyo, Paris, and Bangkok.
Travelers are encouraged to explore more international and long-haul domestic destinations that offer incredible projected savings, such as:

Bangkok – 11 weeks in advance (54% savings)
Paris – 7 weeks in advance (47% savings)
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – 12 weeks in advance (45% savings)
Nassau – 11 weeks in advance (34% savings)
Puerto Vallarta – 10 weeks in advance (34% savings)
Amsterdam – 7 weeks in advance (34% savings)
San Juan – 10 weeks in advance (20% savings)
Cancun – 10 weeks in advance (20% savings)
San Francisco – 7 weeks in advance (20% savings)
Honolulu – 9 weeks in advance (15% savings)

Travelers are clearly eager to go the distance this spring break, and Skyscanner looked into what the booking trends are looking like to-date:

Given the spike in international and long-haul travel, Skyscanner has found an increase in the number of travelers booking a longer length of stay

9% have booked 7-day trips
7% have booked 8-day trips
6% have booked 9-day trips

Skyscanner is also seeing more travelers choosing to travel on less traditional days of the week to score better savings

16% are traveling on Monday and Tuesday
15% are traveling on Wednesday

*Data Methodology: Destinations were chosen based on historical flight redirects data (March – April 2017). Skyscanner best-time-to-book data was collected from the same period, using average seat price data of flights from the US to the Destination City.

About Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search company providing free search of flights, hotels and car rental. Founded in 2003 Skyscanner helps to meet the travel planning needs of over 60 million people each month. Skyscanner is available in over 30 languages. Skyscanner’s highly-rated free mobile app has been downloaded over 70 million times. The privately-owned company employs over 900 staff and has ten global offices in Edinburgh, Singapore, Beijing, Shenzhen, Miami, Barcelona, Glasgow, Sofia, Budapest and London. For more information, please visit http://www.skyscanner.com and our news site.

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Homebuilder Opens New Community In Lake Elsinore’s Summerly Masterplan

January 22, 2018

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Richmond American Homes of California, a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the opening of Marisol, a new community in Lake Elsinore’s popular Summerly masterplan. Real estate agents and prospective homebuyers are invited to participate in Grand Opening festivities on January 27—a special event featuring two model homes for tour, a catered taco bar, an ice cream truck and a face painter.

Surrounded by spectacular views and conveniently located near I-15, Marisol at Summerly boasts 30 acres of parks and open space, including approximately three miles of trails. In addition, residents can take advantage of The Links at Summerly golf course and the Summer House at Summerly Recreation Center.

New homes at Marisol are priced from the low $400,000s, with only 51 homesites available. Buyers will enjoy an elegant selection of ranch-style floor plans, offering up to approximately 2,800 square feet and showcasing distinctive Spanish, Craftsman or Italian detailing. If building from the ground up, buyers can also work with a design consultant at Richmond American’s Home Gallery™ to choose from hundreds of textures, finishes and fixtures.

To learn more about Marisol at Summerly, call 909.579.3288 or visit RichmondAmerican.com.

About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC’s homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 190,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation’s largest homebuilders, MDC’s subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MDC.” For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.

SOURCE M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

NHEO Institute Launches An Inspiring Campaign To Eliminate Construction-Related Hazards

January 22, 2018

HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (NHEO) Institute has proudly announced that it has successfully launched an inspiring campaign called ‘Building a Safer Future’. With an aim to impact more than one million people, the campaign will play a major role in reducing and ultimately eliminating construction-related hazards.

The campaign will involve hundreds of volunteers across the country working during the year, as NHEO Institute celebrates its 10th Anniversary serving the Hispanic community.

“All accidents are preventable so let us work together under the umbrella of this campaign to improve the culture of workplace safety for everyone” said NHEO Institute Board Member Miguel Galarza. Stats have shown that while workplace fatalities have dropped 20 percent in last decade, workplace fatalities among Hispanic construction workers have risen almost 35 percent in the same period.

“Safety is our priority at NHEO, and we are committed to identifying ways to improve the safety and health conditions of contractors, construction workers, and their families; especially those hard to reach or those who need extra help due to cultural and language barriers.” he added. ‘Building a Safer Future’ campaign participants will pledge a commitment to the program by wearing a yellow wristband. At the end of the year they will receive a Certificate of participation and evaluation of their safety related activities issued by NHEO Institute.

The campaign will include monthly educational webinars led by industry experts and partners sharing safety and health best practices. It will culminate with an event in Houston by the end of the year to showcase the campaign impact and results. To learn more about this initiative, please visit www.nheo.org

About NHEO Institute:
NHEO Institute promotes and supports the advancement and growth of all contractors to reach their full potential. We are committed to quality and safety while working towards solving our industry’s productivity and workforce training challenges. Further information is available at www.nheo.org. Follow NHEO on Twitter @NHEO.

SOURCE National Hispanic Entrepreneur’s Organization

Latino Conservation Week dates set for July 14 – 22, organizations invited to hold events

January 22, 2018

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the goal of creating opportunities for organizations and parks to engage Latinos and for Latinos to demonstrate their passion for the outdoors and protecting public lands, the 5^th annual Latino Conservation Week will take place July 14 – 22, 2018 and is expected to be celebrated with over 120 events nationwide.

For last year’s LCW, over 100 events across the nation were held by groups like National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Wildlife Refuge System, Latino Outdoors, REI, Audubon Society, Latino Outdoors, Save the Redwoods League, George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar Education Fund, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters and Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

“LCW is about engagement – groups and parks engaging Latinos and Latinos engaging with groups and parks,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, which launched the LCW initiative in 2014. “While this week is designed to highlight Latinos, we want it to be as inclusive as possible – all are welcome to participate and organizations are welcome to design their own events.”

The focus on Latinos stems from the historical lack of outreach into the community to provide opportunities for involvement in conservation and outdoor activities. As the largest minority group in America – one that is expected to grow to nearly one-third of the population by 2050 – the Latino community’s role as stewards will be critical to the future success and preservation of our nation’s public lands.

“Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers to the Latino community’s enjoyment of public lands, encourages new opportunities to experience these sites, creates a unique platform for reaching this community and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards,” said Arce.

In just four years, LCW grew from 17 events a year to over 100 events annually. For organizations, parks and other groups interested in holding their own event, they should visit www.LatinoConservationWeek.com to post the event to the national calendar or contact Hispanic Access Foundation at [email protected] or 202-640-4342 for more information.

About Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Our vision is that one day every Hispanic individual in America will enjoy good physical health and a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success, and civic engagement in their communities with the sum of improving the future of America. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

Contact: Robert Fanger
Phone: 317-410-7668
E-mail: [email protected]

SOURCE Hispanic Access Foundation

Sixt Rent-a-Car Continues U.S. Expansion, Opening New Location at San Antonio International Airport

January 22, 2018

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sixt Rent-a-Car, the world’s premiere affordable luxury car rental service with more than 2,000 locations in over 100 countries, is renowned around the world for its one-of-a-kind “Sixt Experience”, meeting the unique needs of each customer with world-class service. In the United States, Sixt is upgrading and improving existing locations, as well as expanding to new markets as rapidly as possible.

Today, Sixt is announcing that it’s officially open for business at the San Antonio International Airport. The company’s latest new location is inside a brand-new, on-airport Consolidated Rental Facility (CONRAC).

“From the iconic Riverwalk, to the Alamo and its historic Missions, to a host of first-class attractions, San Antonio is an unforgettable travel destination. This incredible city merits an equally incredible travel experience, and that’s why Sixt is proud to be open for business. We’re grateful to Mayor Nirenberg, our friends at the airport, and so many other good people who have made us feel so very welcome,” said Daniel Florence, Chief Operating Officer of Sixt USA. “Every time we have the opportunity to open a new U.S. location and make Sixt available in a new market, it’s a particular thrill for us. We’ll work harder than everyone else to earn new business, showing our customers that the unique affordable luxury experience Sixt has to offer is unmatched anywhere else. I want to personally invite all travelers to and residents in the greater San Antonio area to give Sixt a try, we can’t wait to meet you.”

In 2017, Sixt unveiled a newly-expanded offering at its flagship space in the Miami International Airport and at its Seattle-Tacoma International Airport location, launched a new location at the San Diego International Airport, and moved into its new North American corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. As the 5^th largest car rental company in the U.S. after just seven years, Sixt’s success story continues to unfold month after month. The company has grown to over 750 employees, and serves more than 50 rental locations located in California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Washington, Texas, Connecticut, New Jersey, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, and Massachusetts.

About Sixt:
Sixt SE has its registered headquarters in Pullach near Munich and is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services for business and corporate customers as well as private travelers. With representations in over 100 countries worldwide Sixt is continually expanding its presence. The Company’s strengths lie in the high proportion of premium cars in the vehicle fleet, its employees’ consistent service orientation and a good price-performance ratio. Taken together these strengths have given Company an excellent market position. Sixt was founded in 1912 and maintains alliances with renowned brands in the hotel industry, well-known airlines and numerous prominent service providers in the tourism sector. The Sixt Group generates revenues of EUR 2.4 billion (2016). http://about.sixt.com/

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