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In the UN, the Latino Impact Summit recognizes the leadership of Scholas, the foundation created by Pope Francis

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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Latino Impact Summit, whose second edition was held at the United Nations, this Wednesday announced that it will work with the Scholas Occurrentes educational program, created by Pope Francis.

Scholas Occurrentes is an international public interest entity that has worked with schools and communities since 2001, implementing the culture of encounters for peace through education.

At the UN, those attending the largest annual Latin summit planted the Olive Tree for Peace, the symbol of the activities of Scholas Occurrentes worldwide.

Ismael Cala, president of the foundation of the same name, and co-sponsor of the Latin Impact Summit, praised the activities of Scholas and of Pope Francis. He also said that the first Latin American Pope “breaks paradigms and encourages cross-disciplinary leadership that impacts the world beyond just Catholics.”

“We Latinos are proud of the Pope’s humility, service, and example,” Cala added.

Sergio Fernández de Córdova, president of the PVBLIC Foundation, announced that the third edition of the event in 2018 will be dedicated to Mexico, although matters pertinent to the entire continent will be discussed.

The “Latino Impact Summit allowed us once again to confirm that together we can increase our impact, and that the road to development in the region is paved by alliances. Next year we hope to celebrate major results from the commitments acquired, and that the alliances that were made will help us progress in fulfilling the 2030 Sustainable Development agenda,” Fernández de Córdova, the main event organizer added.

In the United Nations the Latino Impact Summit debated alliances for the progress of Latin America as part of the Sustainable Development Objectives, which is a global call to adopt measures against poverty, to protect the planet and to ensure that everyone enjoys peace and prosperity.

During the summit singer, actress and Mexican businesswoman Thalía received the Latino Impact Summit 2017 Award for her humanitarian work.

Also recognized was Cuban-American businessman Carlos Gutiérrez, president of Albright Stonebridge Group and the former Secretary of Commerce of the United States, who received the Award for Latin American Excellence for promoting economic relationships and contributing to eliminating commercial barriers.

“To help our people, we must get it into our heads that it is not enough to be represented. We Latinos want to be leaders, to manage people. I will continue doing my part so that these generations of Latinos have opportunities in the United States,” said the former official in the George W. Bush administration.

ABOUT THE PVBLIC FOUNDATION

An innovative, non-profit organization that uses the power of the communication media and technology to drive social change. Adding media on all platforms, it works in association with the United Nations, as well as with other Office of Inspector Generals and Non-Governmental Organizations to sensitize and activate citizens all over the world regarding Sustainable Development Objectives.

ABOUT THE ISMAEL CALA FOUNDATION

A non-profit organization that seeks to impact communities in Latin America and the Caribbean by training adolescents in leadership and entrepreneurship; to strengthen social development organizations that serve children and adolescents with cognitive disabilities, and to connect young people with mentors to promote their education and training.

 

 

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National Hispanic Health Foundation Honors Health Leaders and Health Student Scholars

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), 501(c)(3) foundation of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), hosts its 10th Annual California Awards Gala where students enrolled in health professional schools will be given scholarships to help graduate and become health providers.

“We are also honoring leaders who are role models for these remarkable students,” said Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO of NHHF and NHMA, “and partnering with visionary sponsors so that we are able to build the future health workforce for our communities.” 

The gala ceremony will be held December 14 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles from 6:30 – 11:00 pm. NHHF held its East Coast Gala in New York City just last week.

This year NHHF honored leaders in the Health industry for their transformation of their community, academic and private sector organizations so that more Latinos will have access to healthcare:

California:
Dolores Huerta and her son, Fidel Huerta, MD 
David Carlisle, MD, President, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science,
Mary Lou de Leon Siantz, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, 
Jose Andozola, MD, Director, Family Medicine Residency, Las Cruces, NM 
Peter Long, PhD, President & CEO, California Blue Shield Foundation
Martha Preciado, MD, FACC, Cardiologist
Jeff Davis, COO, Brand New Day/Universal Care
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Latino Alumni, 1980s                           

New York:
Herminia Palacio, MD, MPH, Deputy Mayor, New York City
Maria L. Soto-Greene, MD, Vice Dean, Professor of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, RN, Professor, Director, Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health, NYU Silver Social Work School
Adam Aponte, MD, MPH, Title, United Health Care NY Community Plan, Assistant Dean, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Hector D. Vilchis, Vice President, Agency Target Mkts, New York Life Insurance Company
Steven Safyer, MD, CEO of Montefiore Medical Center
Araceli Esquivel , FACHE, Director, Health Equity, Inclusion, & Quality Improvement, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

The United Health Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor, Health Net is the Gold Sponsor. Other sponsors include AltaMed, NovoNordisk, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, Blue Shield of California, American Career College & Contemporary Forums, Brand New Day, Carlos Corral, MD El Paso Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgeons PA, Natural Resources Defense Council, Martha Preciado, The California Health Care Foundation, PAN#1 Family Limited Partnership, DaVita Healthcare Partners, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, Rutgers NJ Medical School, Zucker School of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Westchester Medical Center, NYU Langone Schools of Medicine, NYU Langone Health Brooklyn, NYU Silver School of Social Work, Latino Commission on AIDS, Raoul and Minerva Campos, Einstein Medical School, NY-Presbyterian Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, Adventist Central Valley of CA, Cantu Construction, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Keck School of Medicine at USC, Southern NM Family Medicine Residency Program, Temple University School of Dentistry, Drexel University School of Medicine, New York Academy of Medicine, Yale Greenwich Hospital,  Richard Zapanta, MD, The California Endowment. Media partners include UNIVISION, Latino Leaders Magazine, Latina Style Magazine, KTLA-5, LA Business Journal, El Tiempo-San Diego, LA Latino Chamber of Commerce, Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and BizFed.

This year’s NHHF Health Professional Student Scholarships were awarded to outstanding students who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and a commitment to providing healthcare to Latinos. Since the scholarship program was launched in 2004, NHHF has awarded over 230 scholarships. This year the NHHF Endowment is being established to reach individual donors. If interested, contact NHHF.

The 2017 scholarship award winners are:

David Ortiz, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Medical School
Walter M. Solorzano, Keck School of Medicine at USC
Selina Fuentes, University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
Julia Torres, Arizona State University School of Nursing
Mariela Nevarez, UCLA School of Public Health and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science/David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles
Diana De Vore, Touro University California College of Pharmacy
Fernando Picazo, University of Arizona College of Medicine
Axana Rodriguez-Torres, UC Irvine School of Medicine (PRIME-LC)
Luis Seija, Texas A & M School of Medicine 
Omar Viramontes, David Geffen School of Medicine University of California Los Angeles 
Nicole A. Doria, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Daniel E. Guzman, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Ericka G. Jaramillo, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
Roxanna Navarro, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Jose Reyes, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Marianne Vazquez, Penn Dental School – University of Pennsylvania
Yovianna Garcia, MGH Institute of Health Professions Nursing Program
Jose Marino, Case Western Reserve University, Program in Public Health
Lisa Flores, American University School of Public Affairs
Christian Monsalve, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Cesar Andrade, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Natalie Ceballos, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Paulina Ramirez, Drexel University School of Medicine 
Rachel Rosario, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry

NHHF is the 501(c)(3) arm of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), a nonprofit organization that represents 50,000 Hispanic physicians across the U.S. The mission of NHHF is to improve the health of Hispanics through research and educational activities. www.NHMAFoundation.org

 

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Celebrate a Sweet Holiday Season with Homemade Desserts: Delicious Ideas with Canola Oil

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The aromas and tastes of winter are unlike any other time of the year and the holiday season give us the opportunity to enjoy unique dishes and desserts. Buying a ready-to-eat sweet can be a temptation; however, nothing can compare to a delicious homemade dessert!

To help you indulge your loved ones, CanolaInfo shares ways to create delightful desserts prepared with canola oil, one of the world’s healthiest cooking oils. Cupcakes, buñuelos or pies, peppermint, chocolate or cherry; the four easy-to-make CanolaInfo dessert ideas will surprise your guests whether you are hosting a Posada, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve gathering this holiday season.

Why Use Canola Oil in Your Desserts?

  • Canola oil is light, clear and has a mild flavor that does not interfere with the taste of the other ingredients in the dessert.
  • Its smoke point —the temperature at which it begins to smoke and degrade— is one of the highest of all cooking oils at 468 °F (242 °C).
  • Canola oil is a heart-smart choice. It has the least saturated fat of the common dietary fats and is free of trans fat. Canola oil also has the most plant based omega-3 fat of any common culinary oil and is a good source of vitamin E.

Canola oil is the perfect ingredient for many desserts. The four mouthwatering dessert ideas shared by CanolaInfo for your winter celebrations are:

Canola oil is one of the healthiest, most versatile and cost-effective cooking oils available. With its beneficial fat profile, neutral taste, light texture and high heat tolerance, canola oil is ideal for everyday use in just about any culinary application — from salad dressings, sauces and marinades to baking, sautéing and deep-frying.

For more information on the health benefits of cooking with canola oil and other recipe ideas, visit www.canolainfo.org/espanol.

 

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Unveils Magical, Hotel-Wide Renovation

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DISNEY’S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL & SPA (ANAHEIM, Calif.) - On December 6, 2017, hotel leaders and cast members celebrated the completion of the hotel-wide renovation at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. To commemorate the occasion, an emblematic orange tree was presented to the hotel’s cast. Completely redesigned guest rooms plus a refreshed lobby, pool area and concierge-level lounge were part of the most extensive refurbishment since the hotel’s 2001 opening. (Disneyland Resort)

ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — An exciting, hotel-wide refurbishment brings new magic to the deluxe Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort, with completely redesigned guest rooms plus a refreshed lobby, pool area and concierge-level lounge. The most extensive refurbishment since the hotel’s 2001 opening elevates the premium guest experience and brings a contemporary approach to the Arts & Crafts design style.

DISNEY’S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL & SPA (ANAHEIM, Calif.) - On December 6, 2017, hotel leaders and cast members celebrated the completion of the hotel-wide renovation at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. To commemorate the occasion, an emblematic orange tree was presented to the hotel’s cast. Completely redesigned guest rooms plus a refreshed lobby, pool area and concierge-level lounge were part of the most extensive refurbishment since the hotel’s 2001 opening. (Disneyland Resort)

Named a AAA Four Diamond hotel by the Automobile Club of Southern California for the sixteenth year in a row, the 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the first Disney resort hotel in the world to be located inside a theme park.

“Our renovation brings an even more upscale experience to this iconic Southern California hotel, while staying committed to its signature Arts & Crafts design,” said Dan Coleman, General Manager of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. “We want our guests to enjoy the unique experience of staying in a Disney hotel that’s distinctly situated in beautiful California. The revitalized design helps convey this feeling and allows us to continue exceeding guest expectations.”

Guest Rooms

Every single element in the redesigned guest rooms is new—from flooring and walls, to furnishings and bathrooms. Upon entry, guests will notice beautiful hardwood-inspired flooring transitioning into soft, bright-toned carpeting. Linens and pillows are restyled in a bright, white palette and upgraded bathrooms include new fixtures. The room decor features all-new furniture made of quarter-sawn oak, specially designed for each room, as well as California-inspired artwork.

The headboards are made of quarter-sawn oak, a hallmark of Craftsman design, which frame a blossoming orange tree mural overhead—with mischievous Chip n’ Dale playing in the branches. When guests open the sleeper bed (available in select rooms), artwork of Bambi, along with other woodland creatures, bid them goodnight.

Countertops of the room’s desk, dresser and coffee station incorporate pieces of green glass from wine bottles, creating a beautiful, unique surface. Above the coffee bar, textured copper detailing adds depth to the aesthetic of the room while enforcing the Craftsman story.

Lastly, all rooms are powered with the latest technological features and premium amenities, including 55-inch smart TVs, Keurig coffee makers and built-in USB chargers. In addition, many rooms offer breathtaking views of Disney California Adventure Park and Downtown Disney District, the lively avenue with unique restaurants, interesting shops and dynamic entertainment venues.

Great Hall Lobby

The already stunning six-story Great Hall lobby has been upgraded with new, stylish furnishings and design elements. To complement the existing Arts and Crafts motif, new contemporary designs can be found throughout the furniture pieces, upholstery, woodwork and carpeting.

Custom tete-a-tete chairs provide interesting design and function, while boldly upholstered sofa and chair pairings offer a comfortable, welcoming setting. Coffee tables and lamp fixtures nicely complement the space, and leather-topped stools showcase hidden Mickey details. The redesigned space is perfect for lounging with family, relaxing with a glass of wine from the Hearthstone Lounge, or simply admiring the lobby’s focal point—the cavernous fireplace and its roaring fire.

The Veranda

The concierge-level lounge has a new name—The Veranda—and a new design that draws inspiration from the architectural and furniture designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a visionary of the Arts & Crafts movement in Glasgow, United Kingdom. New hardwood flooring, custom-designed rugs, finely-crafted artisanal furniture and specially-commissioned art adds to the sophisticated tone of the lounge. Club-level guests may enjoy complimentary refreshments, as well as views of park fireworks in this exclusive setting.

Pool Deck

Each of the three pools have been redesigned with a variety of natural stones and brick to not only create a warm and welcoming environment, but also define the distinct pool settings. In keeping with the Arts and Crafts style of the hotel, the stone work was hand-laid by master stone masons.

Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa is located inside Disney California Adventure Park, providing guests with a special entrance to the theme park. Food and beverage options at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel include the award-winning Napa Rose, as well as character dining at Storytellers Cafe and the cozy Hearthstone Lounge. Guests staying at Disneyland Resort hotels also enjoy Extra Magic Hour*, which provides early entry to select Disneyland or Disney California Adventure attractions (valid theme park ticket and active hotel room key required).

*Extra Magic Hour valid for registered Disneyland® Resort Hotel Guests for admission to select attractions at either Disneyland® Park or Disney California Adventure® Park before the applicable Park opens to the general public. Check Disneyland.com for schedule of when each Park offers Extra Magic Hour. Applicable Theme Park, days and times of operation and attraction and service availability may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity, cancellation and other restrictions.

About the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

DISNEY'S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL & SPA (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – –- New magic enhances Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa with completely redesigned guest rooms, a refreshed lobby, pool area and the concierge-level lounge. The most extensive refurbishment since the hotel’s 2001 opening elevates the guest experience and brings a contemporary approach to the Arts & Crafts design style of this AAA Four Diamond hotel. (Disneyland Resort)

 

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(Español) Al decorar esta temporada de fiestas, ¡haga de la seguridad lo primero en su lista!

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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The new Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford opens its doors December 9

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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

PALO ALTO, California, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over a decade in the making, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is just days away from opening its new Main building and grounds on December 9.  The hospital reached the final step to announcing an opening date when it received its license from the California Department of Public Health on December 4. Designed to transform the patient and family experience, the new 521,000-square-foot building more than doubles the size of the existing pediatric and obstetric hospital campus. The new building adds 149 patient beds for a total of 361 on the Palo Alto campus, enabling the hospital to serve more patients than ever before and allowing it to deploy awaited renovation plans for the existing hospital building.

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Patient move day takes place on a Saturday, when the weekly census is at its lowest. More than 100 pediatric patients will be moved from the existing hospital (now called the West building) across to the new Main building and into new acute patient care units and pediatric and cardiovascular intensive care units.

“Hundreds of staff have prepared for months and months for this day, when this new building becomes part of our working hospital,” said Christopher G. Dawes, president and CEO of the hospital and Stanford Children’s Health.

To run the new building, the hospital hired more than 500 new staff members in positions ranging from nursing to food and housekeeping service roles.

Features
Along with the patient care units, bridge corridors connecting the new Main building with the West building will also open on December 9, along with the Dunlevie Garden, the new Harvest Café, the Family Resource Center and the Story Corner.

The new Imaging Center features some of the most state-of-the-art technology in the hospital, including a PET/MRI that combines two important types of imaging technologies, PET (positron emission tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). This combined modality, the only PET/MRI exclusively dedicated to pediatric patients in Northern California, allows physicians to see how diseases are behaving in the body, monitor the effects of treatment and craft treatment plans to cater to the patient’s needs. This technology also shortens the time of study and significantly decreases the radiation dose delivered to the patient by close to 80 percent. The imaging center is part of a larger Treatment Center that encompasses surgery, radiology, imaging, interventional, catheterization labs and nuclear medicine. The surgical suites and neuro-interventional and catheterization labs are still under construction and are slated to open mid-year 2018.

Ongoing construction
According to Dawes, the patient move day marks a significant milestone, but it is one of many to come over the next several years as construction continues on parts of the Main building and awaited renovations kick off in the West building. The Surgery Center will have six new operating suites which will make a total of 13 in the hospital. In the neuro-hybrid surgery suite, care teams will have access to intraoperative MRI technology and angiography equipment that allows them to image a patient in the operating room during neurosurgery to ensure successful removal of a tumor before they close the surgical site. This technology improves efficiency and increases safety by reducing the time that children spend under anesthesia, and it also decreases the total amount of time the patient spends in the hospital, which translates to lower patient costs.

Within the West building, design plans are currently underway for renovating the existing Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services to create the Bay Area’s premier mother and baby center, including a brand-new postpartum unit and a redesign of the neonatal intensive care units. By the end of 2018 all obstetric postpartum beds will be converted into private rooms. While expectant mothers and babies will not be moving into the new Main building, those patients and their families will still have access to the new building’s amenities, including the Harvest Café, gardens, Family Resource Center and Sanctuary.

The Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases, which includes an inpatient unit and an outpatient infusion center, will stay in the West building while its future home on the fifth floor of the Main building is under construction. A new space dedicated to the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Outpatient Heart Center is also under construction on the Main building’s first floor. Both new centers are slated for completion in 2019.

Patients and families who visit the hospital as outpatients will receive instructions from their providers on where to report for appointments after the December 9 opening date.

Anticipating LEED designation
An anticipated milestone that will be announced soon after the December opening is the building’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Lead architect Robin Guenther, a principal with architectural firm Perkins + Will who worked in association with Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc., estimates Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford will be one of the most sustainable children’s hospitals in the nation.

“Sustainability and environmental consciousness are seamlessly woven into the experience of the building — from energy and water use dashboards and salvaged local redwood to harmonious integration of outdoor nature experiences.”  

Features include water-efficient landscaping and water collection systems that are expected to save 800,000 gallons of water annually. Innovative ventilation and shading systems will contribute to a 60 percent reduction in thermal energy usage compared to similar hospitals in the region. The project is targeting a LEED Gold designation.

“Reflecting Northern California’s commitment to environmental sustainability was an integral part in the new hospital’s design,” said Dawes.

Cutting the ribbon
On November 30, nearly 300 leaders from the hospital and Stanford University, elected officials, community partners, and members of the donor community gathered in the Main building’s lobby for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dawes spoke at the ceremony, along with several key stakeholders, including Susan Packard Orr, vice chair of the hospital’s Board of Directors and daughter of the hospital’s founder, Lucile Packard; Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne, PhD; and Dean of the School of Medicine Lloyd Minor, MD. Several patients’ families who have had storied experience with Packard Children’s were also present to see the new facility and help cut the ribbon, including the Watson family, whose daughter, Effy, now six years old, was treated at Packard Children’s for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of two.

“To say this place is extraordinary would be an understatement. The people that work inside these walls saved my daughter’s life and made us feel like part of their family,” Jennifer Watson said during her address at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “To the doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers, I am so happy that you have a new home in which to continue your amazing work of healing and saving lives.”

About Stanford Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
Stanford Children’s Health, with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area’s largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers. As a top-ranked children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report, we are a leader in providing world-class, nurturing care and achieving extraordinary outcomes in every pediatric and obstetric specialty. Stanford Children’s Health provides everything from specialty care to general pediatrics and can be accessed through more than 60 locations across Northern California and 100 locations in the U.S. western region. As the pediatric and obstetric teaching hospital for the world-renowned Stanford University School of Medicine, we’re cultivating the next generation of medical professionals and are at the forefront of scientific research to improve children’s health outcomes around the world. We are a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the community through meaningful outreach programs and services and providing necessary medical care to families, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover more at stanfordchildrens.org.

Media Contacts:
Samantha Dorman: (650) 498-7056
Kate DeTrempe: (650) 721-8527 
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

 

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Facebook Highlights the Top Moments of 2017

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MENLO PARK, California, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As 2017 comes to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect and look ahead, whether your year was filled with joy and positivity, or perhaps some real tough times.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8160156-facebook-2017-year-in-review/

Today, in their 2017 Year in Review, Facebook is highlighting the top moments of the year, and through the ups and downs, one thing was clear — people came out to support one another. So, take a walk down memory lane and check out the moments that brought people together!

People talked about important moments that happened around the world.

  • International Women’s Day: This was the #1 most talked about moment in 2017, doubling from last year, with people around the world talking, sharing and posting in celebration of women and related issues.
  • Super Bowl 51: Fans around the world turned to their News Feeds to cheer for their favorite teams, celebrate with Lady Gaga and debate the top TV ads. There were more than 262 million views of Super Bowl-related videos on the platform, and topics like the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons, Tom Brady and Lady Gaga — who performed in the half time show — drove the bulk of the conversation.
  • Las Vegas: This tragic event drove conversation from around the world about the violent shooting that took place in Nevada in early October, which in turn motivated more than 3,300 people to offer Community Help through Crisis Response on Facebook.

People helped one another out in times of crisis.

  • Earthquake in Mexico: The response to this crisis in late September drove the highest number of total interactions within Crisis Response on Facebook of the year, with millions of people marking themselves safe, offering help to their community or donating to the cause.
  • Hurricane Harvey: In late August, the community rallied to those in need by activating our Charitable Giving tools. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, more than $20 million had been raised by the Facebook community in the biggest fundraising effort for a single crisis in 2017 on Facebook.
  • One Love Manchester: Ariana Grande and other notable performers joined together on a Facebook Live to show peace and solidarity as a global community for those who were affected by the Manchester terror attack. The concert was the most viewed video and live broadcast on Facebook in 2017 that generated over 80 million views and raised more than $450,000. 

People used online tools and got together IRL (in real life!).

  • Total Solar Eclipse: In August, this celestial moment brought the world together in person through Facebook events. With over 20,000 events in more than 80 countries, the eclipse was a moment that generated interest and attendance from over 3 million people on Facebook Events.
  • Women’s March on DC: On January 21st, The Women’s March on DC brought over 500,000 people together on and offline as the largest Facebook Event for a single cause in 2017. This single event, sparked more than 15,000 other local events to be created in different cities across the globe, bringing millions of people together from over 100 different countries for one of the largest global movements in recent history.

Your Year In Review

Facebook is also giving you a way to highlight the meaningful ways your community and groups supported you with a personalized video that you can edit and share with your family and friends. Starting today, you may see your Year in Review video in your News Feed this month or you can also access it by visiting facebook.com/yearinreview.

Media contact: Lisa Stratton, [email protected]

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Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications Romances its Way to Unprecedented Growth and Lands U.S. AOR assignment for Ana G. Mendez University System, among others

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L2L Marketing Team

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning agency, Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications, (L2L), has much to celebrate as 2017 winds down, including double-digit expansion, a 10th anniversary and being named the U.S. agency of record (AOR) for Ana G. Méndez University System (AGMUS), a pioneer and leader in dual-language education with campuses in Orlando, Tampa, South Florida, Dallas and Maryland, as well as a culinary school in Washington, D.C.

L2L Marketing Team

L2L has gained an outstanding reputation connecting brands, talent, business, communities, government and media partners to create winning solutions. The company has experienced exponential growth, reporting a 52 percent increase in new client signings since 2016. The company’s founder and president, Arminda “Mindy” Figueroa, credits much of the success to her team’s laser-focused mission to “romance clients at every turn,” a paradigm shift in how traditional marketing agencies view and work with their clients. 

“We’ve made a conscious and concentrated effort to be different, to internalize our clients’ fears and goals, and make them our own,” said Figueroa. “We develop quick-to-market engagement solutions based on insights that drive growth and ROI.” 

Other high-profile clients recently joining the Agency include Trustbridge Hospice, Latinarrific, Novus Shoes, GYM GUYZ Fort Lauderdale, Elements Massage Fort Lauderdale, The Surgery Center at Doral, Dr. Doggie-Victor Oppenheimer, MARC Institute and South Florida Symphony Orchestra. These are in addition to existing partners, including Badia Hand to Shoulder Center, Hispanic Unity, Northwell Health-Lenox Hill Hospital, OrthoNOW Orthopedic Urgent Care Center and PBS Kids.

L2L embarks on a further expansion of services by acting as the U.S. marketing arm of Puerto Rican and Latin American corporations and organizations seeking expertise in the United States. As the AOR for AGMUS in the United States, L2L is responsible for building awareness and driving enrollment for both the university and its unique dual-language model of higher education. The Agency’s first campaign, entitled, Tu Tienes Valor (You Have Courage / Worth), hit the market earlier this year. 

“From the first meeting with Latin2Latin, we were very impressed with their keen ability to internalize our goals and opportunities, and then develop a quick-to-market strategic roadmap that would contribute to the turnaround of the Ana G. Mendez U.S. organization,” said José F. Mendez Mendez, president. “L2L’s years of marketing expertise, coupled with its unmatched education experience, has transformed our outreach to effectively engage today’s student population through a multi-media platform strategy, reducing cost per enrollment by 60 percent and generating cost savings of $1M by eliminating an outsourced call center, in just the first three months of their engagement.” 

On the heels of this rapid growth, Figueroa was named a 2017 Influential Business Women of the Year by South Florida Business Journal and awarded a Golden Mouse for Multicultural Marketer of the Year by the Florida Chapter of Women in Ecommerce. The Agency was nominated for the third time for the Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce after having won the award twice prior and, most recently, the Agency took 2nd place at the 2017 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA) in the Integrated Marketing Campaigns category for Life YES! Diabetes NO! a diabetes prevention education and engagement campaign for client partner Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

About Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications (L2L)

Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications is an MBE-certified, award-winning agency headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with a network of collaborators across the United States and LATAM. L2L connects brands, talent, businesses, communities, government and media partners to create winning solutions that are quick-to-market and deliver ROI for its client partners. L2L is also the creator of Latin Ready Assessment®, an innovative growth tool that evaluates how prepared organizations are to address the Latino community. Learn more at https://goo.gl/gmrHd1.

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Debra Kronowitz
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954-376-4800

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If You Purchased A Sony “Fat” PlayStation® 3 Computer Entertainment Console Between November 1, 2006 And April 1, 2010, A Class Action Settlement May Affect You

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Hausfeld LLP regarding the In re Sony PS3 “Other OS” Litigation described below.

The sole purpose of this notice is to inform you of the settlement so that you can decide what to do.

A proposed settlement has been reached in the nationwide class action lawsuit, In re Sony PS3 “Other OS” Litigation, United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-10-1811 (YGR). This lawsuit challenges the decision to disable the Other OS functionality from “Fat” PS3 computer entertainment consoles through Firmware Update 3.21, released on April 1, 2010. “Fat” PS3 consoles were consoles manufactured with the ability to install a Linux operating system as an alternative to the game operating system. Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (“SCEA”) (n/k/a Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC) is the defendant and denies all allegations.

If the settlement is approved and you are a Class Member, you may be eligible to submit a claim for benefits. You are a Class Member if you purchased a Fat PS3 between November 1, 2006 and April 1, 2010 from an authorized retailer for family, personal and/or household use and you:  (1) used the Other OS functionality; (2) knew about the Other OS functionality; or (3) contend or believe that you lost value or desired functionality or were otherwise injured as a consequence of Firmware Update 3.21 and/or the disablement of Other OS functionality in the Fat PS3.  Class Members will be eligible to receive a cash payment up to $65 per valid claim, the exact amount of which will depend on how many valid claims are submitted.  The deadline for submitting claim forms to the Settlement Administrator is April 15, 2018. Claim forms are available on the Settlement Website or may be obtained by calling the Settlement Administrator.

You may choose to exclude yourself from the settlement by sending your name, address, PS3 serial number, and/or PlayStation Network Sign-In ID and/or PlayStation Network Online ID, along with a statement that you wish to be excluded to the Settlement Administrator at the address below. If you exclude yourself, you will not receive anything but will retain your right to sue. You may also object to the settlement with the option to appear at the final approval hearing with your own attorney at your cost. If you do nothing or object to the settlement, you will be bound by its terms and cannot later sue SCEA.  All exclusion requests and objections must be submitted to the Settlement Administrator by April 15, 2018.

If you filed a claim with the Settlement Administrator for a benefit under the previous proposed settlement of the above-referenced class action litigation, you do not need to resubmit; however, if your mailing or email address has changed since you submitted your claim, you must update your address with the Settlement Administrator.  To check on the status of your previous claim, please contact the Settlement Administrator. 

Please contact the Settlement Administrator at the below address or visit: www.OtherOSsettlement.com for more information.  The Settlement Administrator is Garden City Group and can be reached at:

Sony PS3 Other OS Litigation
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 10312
Dublin, OH 43017-5912
1-855-720-1264

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT SCEA OR THE COURT FOR INFORMATION

 

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Scotiabank to partner with two Israeli technology leaders to accelerate its digital transformation

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TORONTO and NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Scotiabank announced today partnerships with two prominent Israeli technology leaders, Viola Group and Team8.  These partnerships further establish Scotiabank as a leader in the global innovation ecosystem and will help accelerate its development of technology capabilities, best-in-class customer experiences, and expertise in cybersecurity.

Scotiabank is investing in Viola FinTech I, L.P., a new venture fund that will invest in Israeli, European and North American FinTechs across various growth stages. The fund will co-invest alongside other leading global venture capital, private equity and financial institution investors. Their mission is to create mutual value by bridging the gap between financial institutions and innovative startups. The fund is led by Avi Zeevi, Prof. Daniel Tsiddon and Tomer Michaeli, an exceptionally experienced team with proven track records in banking, entrepreneurship and investment.

“We are delighted to partner with Viola Group to accelerate the Bank’s digital transformation and work with the most promising FinTechs across the globe,” said Ignacio (Nacho) Deschamps, Group Head, International Banking and Digital Transformation at Scotiabank. “This partnership will allow us to access Israel’s innovation ecosystem including well-established cybersecurity and anti-fraud expertise by leveraging Viola Group’s unique entrepreneurial and operational expertise.”

“We are honoured to work with a world-class financial institution such as Scotiabank which is truly committed to innovation and its customers worldwide,” said Prof. Daniel Tsiddon, principal of Viola Fintech. “We already see early results of this long-term collaboration and we look forward to working with Scotiabank to accelerate the integration of innovative ideas.”

Scotiabank and Team8, Israel’s most prestigious cybersecurity think tank and company-creation platform, will work together to foster cybersecurity innovation, through the exchange of knowledge, insights, and methodologies. An executive from Scotiabank will sit on Team8’s advisory board alongside Chief Information and Security Officers of other global financial institutions.

“We look forward to our partnership with Team8 to deepen our technology capabilities and know-how, which are foundational to Scotiabank’s digital transformation,” said Michael Zerbs, Chief Technology Officer at Scotiabank. “This partnership will increase our access to Israel’s world-class cybersecurity and fraud prevention ecosystem.”

“We are thrilled that Scotiabank will play a role in our unique company creation model to solve the big problems in cybersecurity. It is truly a win-win partnership,” said Nadav Zafrir, CEO and Co-Founder of Team8 and former Commander of Israeli Intelligence Unit 8200. “Joining our advisory board and pioneering our community of chief information security officers represents Scotiabank’s deep commitment to our shared vision of partnering with the industry to empower resilience within organizations. Their insights and experience bring incredible value to our approach.”

Israel has become known as the “Start-up Nation” and one of the premier places for high-tech firms and innovation. These partnerships are part of a broad digital transformation strategy the Bank is undertaking, which spans over multiple geographies and multiple strategic alliances, such as existing venture capital relationships with QED Investors, Georgian Partners and ScaleUP Ventures. Execution of this strategy has also yielded the creation of the Digital Factories in Canada, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru, and the establishment of partnerships with academic institutions.

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is Canada’s international bank and a leading financial services provider in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean and Central America, and Asia-Pacific. We are dedicated to helping our 24 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of more than 88,000 employees and assets of over $915 billion (as at October 31, 2017), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (TSX: BNS) and New York Exchanges (NYSE: BNS). For more information, please visit www.scotiabank.com and follow us on Twitter @Scotiabank.

About Viola Group

Viola Group, with over $2.8 Billion under management, is Israel’s premier technology oriented private equity investment group. Viola Group aims to provide long term, world-class returns by identifying and pursuing attractive investment strategies in the vibrant Israeli technology market. Viola Group is comprised of focused independent partnerships including a venture fund, a debt fund and a growth fund. Viola is currently establishing its FinTech arm – a global cross stage FinTech focused venture fund. The group funds, backed by leading global institutional investors from all over the world, have invested in over 200 technology companies. The group was co-founded by Avi Zeevi who is considered Israel’s leading Fintech investor.

About Team 8

Team8, Israel’s most prestigious cybersecurity think tank and venture creation foundry, develops disruptive companies that challenge the biggest problems in cybersecurity today. The Team8 innovation process combines a research team with intimate knowledge of both offensive and defensive aspects of cybersecurity, access to the best cyber talent, and a global syndicate that provides access to customers, partners and key influencers. Team8 was founded by leading cybersecurity experts Nadav Zafrir, Israel Grimberg and Liran Grinberg, all with deep ties to Israel’s famous IDF Technology & Intelligence Unit 8200. It is backed by Microsoft Ventures, Cisco, AT&T, Accenture, Qualcomm, Nokia, Temasek, Mitsui, Bessemer Venture Partners, Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors and Marker LLC. For more information on Team8, please visit www.team8.vc

For further information: For media enquiries only: Marcelo Gomez-Wiuckstern, Global Communications, Scotiabank, 416-933-1344, [email protected]; Tomer Michali, Partner, Viola Fintech, [email protected]; Matthew Krieger, GKPR for Team8, [email protected], +972-54-467-6950; Investor Relations: Adam Borgatti, Scotiabank, 416-866-5042, [email protected]

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