One Drop Launches New ‘Plus’ Subscriptions, Releases One Drop | Experts Worldwide, Expands Shipments To United Kingdom & European Union

May 22, 2017

One Drop | Experts is the only digital diabetes education program accredited by the American Diabetes Association

NEW YORK, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One Drop today announced the launch of One Drop | Plus, expanding its subscription offerings to better meet the individual needs of people with pre-, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. One Drop’s Plus and Premium digital diabetes management solutions are now available throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union, bringing accessible and affordable diabetes care to consumers across the United States and Europe. Additionally, One Drop | Experts, the first and only digital diabetes education* and coaching program recognized by the American Diabetes Association, is now available worldwide as a standalone subscription.

One Drop | Plus and One Drop | Experts subscribers get the benefit of several new affordable choices that all include unlimited 24/7 live in-app support from dedicated Certified Diabetes Educators and the same industry-leading customer experience as One Drop | Premium, the company’s evidence-based diabetes management solution delivering both unlimited blood glucose test strips and unlimited 24/7 live in-app support from dedicated Certified Diabetes Educators for less than the cost of a co-pay.

One Drop’s subscription offerings now include:

One Drop | Plus 50 (as low as $13 per month — available in US, UK, EU)

50 blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online, with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)

One Drop | Plus 100 (as low as $23 per month — available in US, UK, EU)

100 blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online, with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)

One Drop | Premium (as low as $33 per month — available in US, UK, EU)

Unlimited blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)

One Drop | Experts (as low as $11 per month — available worldwide)

Unlimited 24/7 access to a dedicated diabetes “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) for guidance, support, and anytime care, including ADA-recognized diabetes education. Subscribers can communicate with their Experts anytime via in-app chat; all data recorded in the One Drop | Mobile app is available to Experts in real time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when subscribers need it most — no appointments necessary.
Available worldwide starting today at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/)

In addition to making ADA-recognized diabetes self-management education available worldwide through One Drop | Experts, One Drop will soon offer more targeted education programs, addressing issues such as advanced carbohydrate counting, gestational diabetes, parenting children with diabetes, and diabetes burnout. With industry-leading diabetes self-management education subscription options, One Drop is increasing affordability and accessibility of essential diabetes support and education, putting a Certified Diabetes Educator into the hands of everyone with diabetes and a smartphone.

All One Drop solutions are available direct to consumers — no insurance, no prescriptions, no appointments, and no hassles.

“At One Drop, we are bringing evidence-based diabetes care into the 21st century with seamlessly integrated devices, a fully featured diabetes management app, data-driven insights, and ongoing one-on-one support from dedicated diabetes experts — all right on your mobile phone,” said Jeff Dachis, CEO and Founder. “No one wants more ‘business as usual’ with yet another clunky device in a vinyl zippered case, expensive supplies, or impersonal, reactive, remote diabetes monitoring from a call center. People deserve much better.”

One Drop’s award-winning mobile app, One Drop | Mobile, has been available for free on the App Store since April 2015 and on Google Play since September 2016. The app is available in four languages — English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic — and is used by people with diabetes in every sovereign country worldwide. It has quickly become the most powerful, elegant, comprehensive, and fully integrated diabetes management solution, serving as a natural hub for all diabetes-related health data. Full integration with Apple HealthKit and Google Fit allows One Drop | Mobile users to sync blood glucose, fitness, nutrition, and other health data from thousands of apps and devices, including:

Dexcom, One Touch, Accu-Chek, Agamatrix, iHealth, Dario
Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, Nike+, UP by Jawbone, Misfit, Pebble, Withings
My Fitness Pal, Lose it!, Lark, Weight Watchers, Human, Strava, Runtastic, Runkeeper

In just over two years, One Drop | Mobile users have gained the benefit of over 300,000,000 health data points that power One Drop’s machine learning algorithms and data science efforts. Cumulatively, One Drop users have engaged with the service over 4,600,000 times and spent more than 7,600,000 minutes on the platform tracking/analyzing their health data, sharing with the One Drop community, and actively engaging in their diabetes management. One Drop analyzes this data to deliver real-time insights that drive behavior change, cost savings, and better health outcomes.

“Diabetes affects nearly 500 million people worldwide and costs over $825 billion per year due to direct costs, healthcare services, loss of productivity, and disability. People with diabetes deserve better; better access, better resources and better outcomes at a better cost,” said Dachis. “Diabetes is more than a physical condition requiring a drug or device. There is a psychological component that must be addressed through knowledge, mindfulness, motivation, and empowerment. The solutions that will earn consumers’, payers’, and health providers’ trust will be the ones that integrate the fragments of diabetes care — drugs, devices, education delivery, and data — into a cohesive, well designed experience that drives down costs and improves health outcomes at scale.”

One Drop has reported findings from a retrospective study demonstrating that, in as little as two months, people with diabetes using One Drop | Mobile:

Reduced A1c by 1.0 percentage point (from 8.2% to 7.2%).¹

One Drop also reported initial findings from a retrospective clinical study demonstrating that after only four weeks, people with diabetes using both One Drop | Mobile and One Drop | Experts:

Reduced average blood glucose from 185 mg/dL (A1c 8.1%) to 158 mg/dL (A1c 7.1%);
Reduced average percentage of high blood glucose readings from 19% to 4%;
Nearly doubled the number of in-range blood glucose readings; and
Consistently tracked food and blood glucose over time.²

The company will release findings from several similar studies next month demonstrating that the One Drop platform can be as or more effective at improving blood glucose levels than drug or device therapies, while achieving those results faster and at a much lower cost.

ABOUT ONE DROP

One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to transform the lives of everyone with diabetes.

The One Drop platform brings evidence-based, clinically effective, affordable, accessible diabetes care to everyone with diabetes and a smartphone, as well as their insurers and healthcare providers. One Drop’s current offerings include:

One Drop | Chrome: One Drop’s FDA-approved, CE-certified Bluetooth™-enabled blood glucose monitor, which meets the highest standards of clinical accuracy and wirelessly transmits blood glucose data to the cloud via the One Drop | Mobile app for iOS and Android.
One Drop | Plus: One Drop’s newest set of subscription offerings, providing 50 to 100 blood glucose test strips per month for One Drop | Chrome PLUS unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $13 per month.
One Drop | Premium: One Drop’s unlimited subscription offering, providing unlimited blood glucose test strips for One Drop | Chrome and unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $33 per month.
One Drop | Experts: One Drop moves diabetes education out of the clinic and into the lives of people with diabetes. Each One Drop | Experts subscriber has his/her own “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) available 24/7 for guidance, support, and anytime care. Experts deliver personalized digital therapeutics programs, including ADA-recognized diabetes education, to help people with diabetes define and achieve their health management goals. Subscribers can communicate with their Experts anytime via in-app chat; all data recorded in the app is available to Experts in real-time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when subscribers need it most — no appointments necessary. One Drop | Experts is available as a standalone subscription for as low as $11 per month.
One Drop | Mobile: One Drop’s free, award-winning, cloud-based diabetes management solution delivered entirely via mobile app on iOS and Android. One Drop | Mobile provides real-time and historical blood glucose data and analytics to subscribers and their healthcare providers, allowing both to see relationships between specific health behaviors and health outcomes. One Drop | Mobile also includes a fully featured Apple WatchOS app for logging and analyzing diabetes data on-the-go. One Drop | Mobile is the only diabetes management platform that offers comprehensive self-care, peer-support, and expert support all in one place.
One Drop | Professional: One Drop’s HIPPA-compliant enterprise solution for insurers, healthcare provider networks, self-insured employers, and drug/device manufacturers seeking to dramatically improve outcomes for their patients, lower the cost of caring for people with diabetes, and drive toward outcomes-based solutions. One Drop | Professional delivers: real time data and messaging; custom branding, content delivery, and educational support; and the most affordable, effective, turnkey solution in market.

One Drop | Chrome is sold exclusively by One Drop (iOS, Android, and http://onedrop.today/), Amazon (http://www.amazon.com), and Apple (http://store.apple.com). One Drop’s consumer subscription services are available for purchase in-app (iOS and Android) and at http://onedrop.today. The One Drop | Mobile solution is available for free download worldwide (iOS and Android). For more information, contact [email protected].

*The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.

¹ Osborn, C. Y., et al. (2017, March). One Drop App Users Report Improved Glycemic Control. Poster session presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 38th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.
² Osborn, C. Y., et al. (2017, March). The One Drop | Mobile App and Experts Program is Evidence-based and Improves Blood Glucose. Poster session presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 38th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.

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South Florida’s Top Startups And Coders To Compete At eMerge Americas 2017 Hackathon

May 22, 2017

Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

MIAMI, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading up to the event, eMerge Americas, the technology conference connecting revolutionary startups, cutting-edge ideas, and global industry leaders and investors from Latin America, North America and Europe, announced that the Hackathon will be back during its fourth edition to highlight some of the brightest tech talent and most promising startups in South Florida. The official eMerge Americas Hackathon is scheduled to start on Saturday, June 10 at 8:00 a.m. until Sunday, June 11th at 2 pm.

This mind-stimulating, adrenaline-fueled event, sponsored by Visa Inc. and Celebrity Cruises, attracted more than 125 coders last year and is expected to be even more exciting this year. The Hackathon presents a wonderful opportunity for computer programmers and other software development professionals to openly collaborate in a creatively-fueled environment.

“eMerge Americas is proud to team up with Wyncode, the coding bootcamp in Miami that teaches business acumen, for the 2017 Hackathon. Our goal for this year is to showcase the local talent in Miami and South Florida,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. We are also excited to announce that teams can now register, which will allow more businesses and startups to promote their talent and create something innovative and cutting-edge.”

There will be two types of teams; company organized teams, and team made up of individuals. The top scoring teams will receive up to $6,000 in cash and prizes. The VISA Grand prize winner will earn $2500 in cash, as well as a meet and greet with Apple Co-Founder, Steve Wozniak. All Hackathon participants will be awarded a Tech Pass to the eMerge Conference – a $400+ value.

Hackathon participants will have 24 hours (from 10 a.m. to 10. a.m.) to tackle complex challenges, build projects and present demos to a panel of judges. Several factors will be considered, such as innovation, user experience, implementation and others.

Registration for eMerge Americas hackathon is now open at emergeamericas.com/hackathon/

For more information visit, emergeamericas.com. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@eMergeAmericas), Instagram (@emergeamericas) and LinkedIn.

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, IT decision-makers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. eMerge’s founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

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Dove Real Beauty Productions and Shonda Rhimes Release First Film to Change How Women & Girls See Themselves Represented in Media and Culture

May 22, 2017

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With Shonda Rhimes as its Creative Director, Dove Real Beauty Productions has released its first film titled “Meet Cathleen.” Launched in March, Dove Real Beauty Productions is a new collaborative content studio that shifts the power of storytelling from Hollywood into the hands of real women. The premiere three-minute film follows Cathleen Meredith on her journey to realizing her own beauty through her love of dance. With 69% of women saying they don’t see themselves reflected in media, Dove is proud to give a platform to Cathleen’s story with the hope of encouraging women to be fearless in taking on challenges so that they can find self-love and through the celebration of their passions.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8105751-dove-real-beauty-productions-meet-cathleen/

Dove research shows 71% of women and 67% of girls wish media did a better job of portraying women of diverse physical appearance – age, race, shape and size. With Real Beauty Productions, Dove is setting out to change that.

“Dove and I have a shared passion in emphasizing what’s real. The characters that I write about come from the fact that I wanted to see real women on TV – the real and messy stuff that makes us human,” said Shonda Rhimes. “In working with Dove and Real Beauty Productions, we get to talk to real women and hear their own beauty stories. The idea that Cathleen defines beauty as self-love is a very mind blowing concept. I don’t think a lot of us, me included, define beauty in terms of self-love. And, to me, that is so empowering.”

Cathleen and her dance group Fat Girls Dance became a body-positive modern dance movement when they began challenging themselves to learn, perform and record one dance a week for a year. It was through watching herself dance in videos that Cathleen start loving and embracing her body – a feeling she never knew she was missing. Watching herself perform fearlessly helped Cathleen find a renewed confidence, falling in love with her body and beauty with every move. Through the process, she unknowingly encouraged others watching her dance to embrace their bodies as well.

“I don’t think we know how much we are told that there is something wrong with our bodies. I think beauty should be fearlessness. I think beauty should be resilience. I think beauty should be creativity,” said Cathleen. “I feel so lucky to have worked with a powerful role model like Shonda Rhimes on such an important project – one I hope will inspire every other woman out there to define beauty for themselves.”

For 60 years, Dove has championed #RealBeauty and, true to our pledge, the brand remains committed to only feature real women, to never digitally alter their appearance, and to help the next generation develop a positive relationship with their beauty. In fact, the Dove Self-Esteem Project has reached more than 20 million girls with self-esteem education to date, and we are committed to reach 20 million more by 2020. We launched Real Beauty Productions to show the world that beauty is not defined by shape, size or color – it’s feeling like the best version of yourself. Together, with real women and girls, we will change the way women and girls are seen for the next 60 years.

Tune-in to see the full film “Meet Cathleen” at Youtube.com/DoveUS.

Women can learn more about the campaign and share their story at Dove.com/RealBeauty.

About Dove

Dove^®, manufactured by Unilever, is the No. 1 dermatologist recommended personal wash brand nationwide. One in every three households uses a Dove^® product, which includes beauty bars, body washes, face care, anti-perspirant/deodorants, hair care, styling aids and Dove^® Men+Care™, developed specially for men. Dove^® is available nationwide in food, drug and mass outlet stores.

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care and Refreshment products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2016.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan commits to:

Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.
Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
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Miller Lite, Chef Aarón Sánchez And Thrillist Announce Summer Grilling Collaboration

May 22, 2017

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CHICAGO, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miller Lite, the original light beer, is partnering with renowned chef Aarón Sánchez to create original recipes for the summer grilling season. Get Grilling, a video series produced by Thrillist, will feature Sánchez creating great tasting, yet easy-to-make original grilling recipes that feature Miller Lite.

“Miller Lite is the ideal beer to add to any recipe or pair with a meal because of its light, flavorful taste,” said Aarón Sánchez. “I have fond memories of hanging out with my friends and family during hot summer days, grilling and kicking back with a cold Miller Lite – which makes this partnership so rewarding.”

Sánchez is a James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, philanthropist and cookbook author, known for his prowess with Mexican and Latin American cuisine. He co-starred on the Food Network hit-series, “Chopped” and “Chopped Junior.” This summer, he will join the permanent judges’ panel on the upcoming season of FOX’s “MASTERCHEF” and “MASTERCHEF JUNIOR.”

Through the partnership, Sánchez has created a wide range of recipes including dips, skewers, sandwiches, tacos and more that either incorporate or pair well with Miller Lite. All of the recipes are simple to make ensuring ample time this summer to hang out with family and friends.

“These recipes are original and great tasting, just like our beer,” said Sheryl Rosa, director of marketing, Miller Lite. “We take pride in our authenticity and originality so we were immediately drawn to Aarón who holds true to himself and his craft.”

To check out the recipes and how-to videos with Chef Aarón Sánchez, please visit www.MillerLite.com/grilling.

For more information on Miller Lite, visit www.MillerLite.com or www.Facebook.com/MillerLite and follow @MillerLite on Twitter.

About Miller Brewing Company

Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick J. Miller when he purchased the Plank Road Brewery in Milwaukee, a city he chose as the best place for a brewery given its access to great water. Miller Lite, the original great-tasting light pilsner beer, (MillerLite.com, Facebook.com/MillerLite, @MillerLite on Twitter, YouTube.com/MillerLite) was introduced nationally in 1975 and is among the top-five selling beers in the United States. The brewery’s oldest enduring beer is Miller High Life (MillerHighLife.com, Facebook.com/MillerHighLife, @MillerHighLife on Twitter). Known as the Champagne of Beers, it was introduced in 1903 and still is brewed with the same yeast strain that Miller carried in his pocket from Germany. Miller Genuine Draft (MGD.com, Facebook.com/MillerGenuineDraft, @Miller_Global on Twitter), introduced in 1986, is the original cold-filtered, packaged draft beer. Miller Brewing Company is part of MillerCoors, the U.S. business unit of the Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at Facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

About Aarón Sánchez:

Aarón Sánchez is a James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, philanthropist and cookbook author. With locations in New Orleans and Baltimore, his restaurant Johnny Sánchez bridges traditional Mexican food with a modern approach. Sánchez is the author of two celebrated cookbooks – Simple Food, Big Flavor: Unforgettable Mexican-Inspired Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours and La Comida del Barrio. In 2016, he launched his own charity – the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund where he aims to empower aspiring chefs from the Latin community to follow their dreams and attend culinary school in the United States. In summer 2017, he will join the permanent judges’ panel on the eighth season of FOX’s MASTERCHEF and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. An avid tattoo lover, he is a partner of world-famous ink shop “Daredevil Tattoo” in New York City.

About Thrillist:

Thrillist means fun; we are the essential resource for how to spend your time and money. We’re eaters, drinkers, travelers, and doers. We serve the curious and believe that new experiences are what drive the richest lives. We bring our passion, expertise, and taste to bear on the things that are truly worth your time and money. Life’s for living, and that’s why we’re here. Today will be great. [Thrillist recently joined forces with NowThis, The Dodo and Seeker to form Group Nine Media.]

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Ivan And Simona Aguilera, The Son And Daughter-In-Law Of The Late Juan Gabriel, File $100 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Univision, Telemundo And Other Defendants

May 22, 2017

MIAMI, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ivan and Simona Aguilera, the son and daughter-in-law of the late Mexican icon, Juan Gabriel, have filed suit in Florida state court in Miami-Dade County against Univision, Telemundo and other defendants for defamation and related causes of action.

The amended complaint alleges that the defendants have falsely stated, among many other defamatory statements, that Ivan contributed to his father’s death; that Ivan and Simona “robbed” Juan Gabriel and/or his estate of properties; and that Ivan and Simona have handled the estate against Juan Gabriel’s wishes. The amended complaint states that all of these statements are 100% false and highly defamatory.

At the time these defamatory statements were made, Ivan and Simona Aguilera were in mourning, and also were organizing a public memorial for Juan Gabriel, organizing a public tribute concert featuring his music, with proceeds to be donated to a charity for poor children, and were managing Juan Gabriel’s estate consistent with his expressed wishes.

The lawsuit will seek in excess of $100 million in damages against Univision, Telemundo and the other defendants.

A copy of the First Amended Complaint, with exhibits, can be found at www.AguileraVsUnivision.com.

Ivan and Simona Aguilera are represented by attorneys:
Charles J. Harder of Harder Mirell & Abrams LLP in Los Angeles, California, and
Kenneth G. Turkel and Shane B. Vogt of Bajo Cuva Cohen & Turkel LLP in Tampa, Florida.

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Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Prepare For Sizzling Temperatures

May 19, 2017

OAKLAND, May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As Northern California braces for triple digit temperatures, Cal/OSHA urges all employers to revisit their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs and their emergency response procedures to make sure they are thoroughly prepared for high heat. Sacramento’s National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in the 90s today and through the weekend. Early next week temperatures will reach triple digits in much of Northern California, from south of Stockton up to Redding.

“During heat waves and whenever temperatures reach or exceed 95 degrees, employers must take additional steps to monitor workers for signs and symptoms of heat illness,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Water, rest and shade can protect workers from the heat.”

California’s outdoor workplace Heat Illness Prevention regulations require employers to take four steps to prevent heat illness:

Training – Train all employees and supervisors on heat illness prevention.
Water – Provide enough fresh water so that each worker can drink at least 1 quart per hour, and encourage workers to do so.
Shade – Provide shaded areas upon request or when temperatures exceed 80 degree, and encourage any worker to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least 5 minutes to protect against overheating. Workers should not wait until they feel sick to cool down.
Planning – Develop and implement effective written emergency response procedures for complying with Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention Standard.

Cal/OSHA will inspect outdoor worksites of industries such as agriculture, construction, and landscaping throughout the heat season. Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention program, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as multilingual outreach and training for California’s employers and workers.

Information on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials is posted on Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention web page and on the “Water. Rest. Shade. The work can’t get done without them” educational campaign website. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from safety and health hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Paola Laverde at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

Charm City’s Top Latino Financial Conference Announces All-Star Line-up

May 19, 2017

BALTIMORE, May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE — The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation and the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy present a free, financial empowerment conference “Mi Dinero, Mi Destino” Saturday May 20 at the University of Baltimore.

Cónsul Rafael Laveaga and Deputy Cónsul Mariana Diaz of the Mexican Embassy’s Consular Section will headline the event. Cónsul Laveaga will provide the keynote address.

The region’s top financial event provides the Latino community with practical skills – in Spanish – that help shape critical personal finance decisions. Attendees will learn about budgeting and financial goal-setting, attaining homeownership, paying for college, entrepreneurship: making start-ups thrive and more! “Education and access to financial resources are critical tools needed to help eradicate poverty, said Cónsul Rafael Laveaga, Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy. “We’ve been delighted to partner with the Featherstone Foundation for three consecutive years.”

Catalina Rodriguez-Lima, director of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant and Multicultural Affairs (MIMA), will discuss the creation of a special immigrant education and defense fund called Safe City Baltimore in collaboration with the Open Society Institute-Baltimore.

During a special awards ceremony, six talented Latino students will receive the inaugural Featherstone Latino College Scholarships, $2,000 merit-based awards as an incentive to increase Latino enrollment in higher education. “I created these scholarships to help eliminate financial barriers to higher education,” said Lanaea C. Featherstone, president, William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation and OSI-Baltimore Fellow Alumna. “I’m thrilled to recognize Baltimore’s young Latino talent.” “The University of Baltimore was so pleased by the quality of scholarship applicants for this year’s awards and is excited to assist the recipients on their way to a college degree,” said Victoria Reid, vice president of enrollment management and marketing at the University of Baltimore.

The family-friendly event offers financial workshops organized by State Farm™. “State Farm is honored to support such a vital event that helps Baltimore’s Hispanic families thrive,” said State Farm Agent David Rosario. “Financial education is a critical component to a robust workforce and a vibrant economy; we are pleased to sponsor the event again this year.”

“BGE is proud to work in partnership with the Featherstone Foundation to help develop and advance the skills and knowledge of adult learners. An educated workforce not only benefits the individual but also contributes to preparing them to compete in and contribute to the local and global economy,” said Chimaobi Chijioke, manager of external affairs, BGE.

The conference is expected to attract 100 families; Girl Scouts of Central Maryland will also provide activities for children. Sponsors include: State Farm, BGE, the Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy, University of Baltimore and Howard Bank. The conference kicks off 10am on May 20 at the University of Baltimore’s H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons:1415 Maryland Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201.

Business Leaders From Latin America Enhance The Regional Presence At eMerge Americas 2017

May 19, 2017

MIAMI, May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the global technology conference, where corporations and entrepreneurs incubate for two days in Miami to launch new opportunities, will showcase some of Latin America’s business and government leaders during its 2017 event. eMerge Americas is THE event to learn from top visionaries about their stories and how their work or business has successfully contributed to disrupting the industry, not just in the region, but also globally.

This year’s conference will feature renowned Latin-American speakers, including Gustavo Cisneros, Chairman of Cisneros, one of the largest privately held media, entertainment, telecommunications and consumer products organizations, as well as Adriana Cisneros, the CEO of Cisneros who is also President of the Fundacion Cisneros, an educational not-for-profit organization, dedicated to improving education in Latin America.

Marcelo Claure, CEO of Sprint, will be sharing his expertise in a moderated fireside chat. Marcelo founded Brightstar Corp. in 1997 in Miami, which turned into a multi-billion dollar, global operation and the largest Hispanic-owned business in the United States. In addition, Blanca Treviño, President and CEO of Softtek, will be part of the lineup of speakers. Under her leadership, Softtek has become the leading information technology services company in Latin America. Andrés Oppenheimer, columnist for The Miami Herald, anchor of Oppenheimer Presenta on CNN en Español, and author of Innovate or Die: How to re-invent yourself and thrive in the innovation age, will compliment this impressive group of Latin-American speakers.

“The pace of technology has drastically increased in the last 10 years, defying all global trends. Foreign investors, individuals, owners and entrepreneurs have become a significant force in Latin America,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to interact with these key players that have transcended, and gained a deeper understanding of their latest investments, which support their current business activity.

“eMerge Americas is where innovation and ideas are born, shared, and expanded in the region, and that is why we identified the importance of having these speakers lead by their example to the next generations,” said Xavier Gonzalez.

Registration for eMerge Americas 2017 is now open. Visit emergeamericas.com. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@eMergeAmericas), Instagram (@emergeamericas) and LinkedIn.

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CDC and March of Dimes partner on new initiative for babies exposed to drugs during pregnancy

May 19, 2017

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes, in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has awarded grants to conduct one year of surveillance on neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) in three states with high rates of NAS: Vermont, Illinois, and New Mexico. The project will enable each state to conduct enhanced identification of babies born with NAS and evaluate the health services needed by these babies through one year of age.

“The March of Dimes has made it a priority to help and support women and infants affected by opioid use and other substance use disorders,” says Stacey D. Stewart, president of the March of Dimes. “There are few things more tragic than an infant starting out life in drug withdrawal. We owe it to these babies to do everything in our power to ensure they are treated appropriately and can recover fully from drug exposure.”

“We know that more babies are being born exposed to drugs during pregnancy, but we need more accurate estimates of the scope of the problem,” says Paul E. Jarris, MD, MBA, senior vice president for Mission Impact and chief medical officer of the March of Dimes. “The surveillance data gathered by this project will help these three states understand what is happening in their states and the resources that pregnant women and babies need.”

“We believe the lessons learned from this three-state initiative can be applied in other states across the nation,” Dr. Jarris says.

The states were selected through a competitive application process and are being funded under a cooperative agreement between the March of Dimes and CDC to strengthen the nation’s capacity to deliver public health services through public health departments and community organizations.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit peristats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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Ralphs Announces Grand Re-Opening of its Remodeled Western & Manchester Supermarket

May 18, 2017

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LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ralphs Grocery Company is continuing its goal of bringing health, wellness and jobs to the diverse communities its supermarkets serve with the grand re-opening of its latest remodeled store at 1730 Manchester Avenue in South Los Angeles on Friday, May 26.

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The 45,000 square-foot store’s renovation includes expanded and upgraded produce, meat, seafood, bakery and deli departments. The store will also offer customers a wide range of fresh, organic and natural meats, produce and seafood.

“Our remodeled Western & Manchester store has an even greater focus on health and wellness with a large assortment of natural and organic offerings,” said Valerie Jabbar, Ralphs president. “We designed this store with the neighborhood it serves in mind – offering specialized design features, an outstanding selection of fresh food options, personalized customer service and great prices.”

Customers will enjoy a variety of new and unique enhancements, including:

An expansive selection of natural foods, including organic, gluten-free and other specialty, dietary-specific items
A full-service Bakery with artisan breads, pastries, cakes, donuts, rolls baked daily in-store, along with ethnic treats
A service Delicatessen featuring a sandwich bar and a full menu of fresh-prepared entree items and salads
An expanded Meat/Seafood Department featuring a full-service meat and seafood counter with an added selection of natural and organic products
An enlarged Produce Department featuring an abundance of fresh and organic fruits and vegetables
An in-store Starbucks café with seating and free Wi-Fi. The store’s Starbucks also features a specially-commissioned mural by local Los Angeles artist Allison Kunath
A “Money Shop” offering a wide variety of financial services, including money transfers, money orders, payroll and government check-cashing.

The remodeled store also boasts several environmentally-friendly features that contribute to a greener community. It is Ralphs’ second totally illuminated LED store, which provides for superior lighting and reduced energy consumption. The store also features other green technologies designed to improve energy efficiencies.

To serve customers, the Western & Manchester Ralphs will employ approximately 90 full- and part-time associates, including 20 new-hires from the surrounding community. The store is managed by Ray Sum, who began his career in 1982 as a part-time Courtesy Clerk. He has managed the Manchester & Western Ralphs since 2012.

“We are excited to share our newly remodeled store with our customers,” Sum said. “At Ralphs, we focus on friendly service and fresh products, and we believe that shoppers will be pleased with our renovated store with a new bakery, deli, fresh meats, greater selection of fresh produce as well as the great prices we offer every day. We are also pleased and proud to bring new jobs into this vibrant neighborhood.”

In celebration of the store’s grand re-opening, Ralphs officials, store associates and local dignitaries will participate in the store’s grand re-opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 26 at 8 a.m. Richard Thomas, the store’s most senior associate, will have the honor of cutting the ribbon. Thomas, a produce clerk, began his Ralphs career in 1976.

Ralphs will also make donations to George Washington Preparatory High School and La Salle Elementary School as part of its ongoing commitment to make a positive impact in the communities it serves. The Washington High School Marching Generals marching band will also perform at the store’s grand re-opening celebration.

Other special grand re-opening events include character appearances, product giveaways, samplings and raffle drawings.

The Western & Manchester Ralphs has been serving the community for more than 60 years.

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About Ralphs
Ralphs Grocery Company was founded in 1873 and currently operates 197 supermarkets from its headquarters in Los Angeles. Last year, Ralphs contributed more than $6 million to support education, hunger relief, women’s health and local nonprofit organizations in the communities served by the company’s stores. Ralphs is a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., (NYSE:KR), one of the nation’s largest food retailers, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more about Ralphs, please visit our web site at www.ralphs.com.

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