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New Culturally Relevant Medical Centers To Open In Connecticut

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FARMINGTON, Connecticut, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CliniSanitas Medical Centers and ConnectiCare have formed a strategic alliance to offer an innovative, multicultural, health care delivery model for the people of Connecticut; particularly the growing Hispanic population. CliniSanitas Medical Centers are part of a leading multinational health business group operating in Florida and several South American countries.

Beginning in late November, ConnectiCare members will have access to three new CliniSanitas Medical Centers in Connecticut. The new medical centers will be located in Newington, Bridgeport and Orange and will offer primary care, specialty care, urgent care, walk-in care, laboratory and diagnostic imaging services, as well as health education and wellness services. All will offer extended evening and weekend hours and the staff will speak both English and Spanish. ConnectiCare is the only health insurance plan being accepted by the CliniSanitas Medical Centers, which will also serve those paying directly for health care services. 

As Connecticut’s population grows and diversifies, it is essential that the delivery of health care address the cultural differences present so all citizens get the care they need. To improve access to quality care, the CliniSanitas patient experience will be 100 percent bilingual, starting with the medical team and support staff, educational materials, the patient portal and disease and wellness outreach programs. To foster a strong and long-lasting doctor-patient relationship, the appointment intervals are scheduled so doctors can spend more time with their patients. 

“Health care is very personal and having a good relationship with your doctor is essential. Members want to discuss their health and receive care in their preferred language, at times and locations that are convenient for them. CliniSanitas has a proven track record of successfully serving a diverse population through an integrated care model and we are pleased to partner with them to make this kind of care a reality for ConnectiCare members,” said Michael Wise, ConnectiCare’s President and Chief Executive Officer.  

“We’re excited to partner with a leading health care company like ConnectiCare to bring our proven model of patient-centered care to Connecticut. These new medical centers will build on our successful centers in Miami, Florida, and more than 40 years of experience providing quality care in South America,” said Dr. Fernando Fonseca, Chief Executive Officer of CliniSanitas. “We have designed our patient experience to serve the diverse needs of the Connecticut community and address cultural and language barriers that impact the quality of care they receive.”

“We commend ConnectiCare for making strides in meeting the diverse needs of their health exchange clients,” said Governor Dannel Malloy. “ConnectiCare has been a valuable partner in the effort to build a healthier state and a better marketplace for us all.”

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About ConnectiCare
ConnectiCare is a leading health plan in the state of Connecticut. ConnectiCare’s mission is to make it easy for members to get the care they need. A local company for 35 years, ConnectiCare has a full range of products and services for businesses, municipalities, individuals and those who are Medicare-eligible. A subsidiary of EmblemHealth, ConnectiCare leads the individual, Medicare and small group markets in the state, and is ranked among the top commercial health plans in the nation, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance. For more information, visit connecticare.com or chooseconnecticare.com.

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About CliniSanitas Medical Centers
CliniSanitas Medical Centers is part of the Organización Sanitas Internacional (OSI), a leading multinational health business group with presence in the United States, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Brazil, through companies such as CliniSanitas, Colsanitas, Medisanitas, Sanitas Venezuela, Plan Sanitas, Positiva Sanitas, Medisanitas Brasil and Vitallis. OSI has more than 40 years of experience bringing innovative healthcare solutions to the communities they serve and owns a wide network of hospitals, outpatient medical centers, dental and vision centers, clinical laboratories and pharmacies. For more information, visit clinisanitas.com.

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UTC Aerospace Systems with Accenture Adds Capabilities and Opportunities in Puerto Rico

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is expanding its presence in Puerto Rico over the next three years with the establishment of an Operations and Supply Chain Business Services Center.  The company is working with Accenture, a leading global professional services provider of industry and business process solutions for aerospace and defense organizations, which will bring decades of expertise to the center.  As part of the expanded capability, Accenture will hire, train and manage up to 150 new employees over the next three years.  The establishment of the center marks Accenture’s first service operation in Puerto Rico.

With more than 1,500 employees today, UTC Aerospace Systems’ Santa Isabel campus has been in operation since 1992.  Over the next three years the site will grow to accommodate the new center and business process service jobs. 

Hector Ortiz, director, Puerto Rico Operations for UTC Aerospace Systems, said, “Standing up the Business Services Center will enable us to achieve a seamless support structure for our business units and customers.  It will also contribute to the economic growth of our company and Puerto Rico.”

The primary mission of the center is to create a best-in-class, global support structure for Operations and Supply Chain management.  Accenture’s management of the employees and their processes allows UTC Aerospace Systems to focus on lean operations, productivity improvements and on time delivery.

“Accenture and United Technologies Corp. continue to build on their long standing collaboration and we are excited to support UTC Aerospace Systems in their new Operations and Supply Chain Business Services Center,” said John Schmidt, Global Lead for Accenture’s Aerospace & Defense practice. “Accenture is committed to bring decades of experience to the center, tapping into the wealth of resident talent, and ultimately furthering operational performance for UTC Aerospace Systems.  We appreciate the opportunity to establish our first operations footprint in Puerto Rico and contribute to the community and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.”

UTC Aerospace Systems has decades of history in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, and has made major contributions to the growth of the aerospace market on the island.  Puerto Rico has significant capacity and skill in its workforce which is key to the company’s local operations.

“Colleges in Puerto Rico award over 30,000 degrees each year in science, engineering and technology,” said Tanya Hooper, vice president, Human Resources for UTC Aerospace Systems.  “The community of Puerto Rico is booming with talent, and UTC Aerospace Systems is excited to work with Accenture on this promising new endeavor.”

The commonwealth’s Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) has assisted UTC Aerospace Systems with the lease of an existing 11,000 square-foot building that sits adjacent to the Santa Isabel manufacturing facility and will serve as the footprint for the center.  PRIDCO will also assist both companies in meeting the necessary infrastructure, job creation and training requirements associated with the expansion.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries.  UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace industries. To learn more about UTC, visit the website at www.utc.com or follow the company on Twitter: @UTC.

Good American Advances the Body Revolution

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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Fall, Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede are launching Good American – a denim-focused fashion brand designed for a curvier, sexier and stronger shape, rather than the straight body of the traditional fashion establishment.

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Good American is advancing the body movement seen in popular culture, which has already redefined what it means to be sexy and is knocking down outdated physical stereotypes which the new generation of girls no longer aspire to.

The collection offers three highly-wearable styles to flatter and enhance various body types and will be available in sizes 0-24.

In June 2016 Emma & Khloe announced they would be looking for girls to be part of their launch campaign via social media, in just two days, over 12,000 people entered and 23 girls were selected to appear in the campaign alongside Khloe.

“For our launch campaign we wanted to feature girls who embody our values, women that embrace the body they were given- they all entered themselves after all and responded to a simple mission statement on a website. Also it was important to us to get the collection onto the bodies of the women that will become our customers and not just models,” says Emma.

“We wanted to find real girls to join us in this movement,” says Khloe “This isn’t just about finding the perfect pair of jeans, but embracing your body and being proud of all that you are.”

Good American will sell directly to its consumers from October 18th at goodamerican.com, as well as in Nordstrom locations around the United States.

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2017 Acura RLX Takes the Stage

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The 2017 Acura RLX goes on sale tomorrow.

TORRANCE, California, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Acura RLX, the most lavishly equipped and technologically advanced Acura sedan goes on sale tomorrow at Acura dealerships nationwide, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $54,4501.

The 2017 Acura RLX goes on sale tomorrow.

The 2017 Acura RLX sedan offers a compelling blend of refinement and spirited driving performance, boasting an abundance of standard premium features.  The RLX is powered by a powerful and smooth 310-horsepower, direct-injected DOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine that contributes to the flagship sedan’s EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/30/232 mpg (city/highway/combined). The Sport Hybrid RLX model, which shares some hybrid and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) technologies with the Acura NSX, will go on sale later this fall.  

The two-wheel drive RLX continues to benefit from Acura’s Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™) system, enabling changes to rear toe angle to create a rear-wheel steering affect that sharpens both low- and high-speed maneuverability and stability. The RLX models come standard with Acura’s  distinctive Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, 19-inch bright-finished wheels and next generation AcuraLink® connected car system.

The 2017 Acura RLX also features AcuraWatch™, a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, as standard equipment on all trims. The AcuraWatch™ suite includes:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
  • Blind Spot Information (BSI)
  • Cross Traffic Monitor

The 2017 Acura RLX is available in two grades: the RLX with Technology Package and RLX with Advance Package each delivering exceptional levels of technology-enhanced performance, comfort and convenience.   

Performance and Safety

The chassis of the Acura RLX received multiple tuning refinements to improve overall ride and handling quality and reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in 2016. Front and rear shock absorbers received an increase in piston rod diameter and the rear stabilizer bar’s stiffness is decreased. The front and rear spring rates and shock absorber damping force were all retuned to provide better shock absorption and road surface tracking. Furthermore, the front upper spring/shock mounts and rear bump stops were also modified.

Utilizing Acura’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ II (ACE™ II) body structure, along with seven airbags (including driver’s knee airbag), the RLX earned a 5-star NCAP Overall Vehicle safety rating and is anticipated to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from IIHS. The RLX also offers intuitive technology that reduces stress and simplifies the driving and ownership experience – with features such as Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold, a capless refueling system, Smart Entry/Smart Start keyless access system, easy-to-use and customize dual touch screens, “tensionless” e-pretension front seatbelts, and available rain-sensing windshield wipers, among others.

Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

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MSRP1

EPA RATING2

RLX with Technology Package

$54,450

20/30/23

RLX with Advance Package

$60,450

20/30/23

The 2017 Acura RLX is manufactured in Japan using local and globally-sourced parts.

For More Information

Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at http://acuranews.com/channels/rlx. Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience. On March 27, 2016, Acura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch as the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. This spring, Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

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2 Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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Joseph Gallo Farms Moves Closer To Becoming Net-Zero Energy Dairy Farm

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ATWATER, California, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Joseph Gallo Farms, maker of Joseph Farms Cheese, unveiled a new 2 megawatt (MW) solar array, the largest privately owned system ever installed on a California dairy. The fixed-array system supplies renewable energy on-site for the family’s dairy farm.

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“Sustainable farming has been a core value in our family starting with my grandfather, Joseph Gallo,” said third-generation dairy farmer and cheesemaker Peter Gallo. “We’ve envisioned integrating solar energy on the farm for as long as I can remember, and today is a step towards greater sustainability.”

By harvesting the sun’s power on 7,840 solar panels on 8 acres, the fixed-array system provides on-site renewable energy that will significantly reduce its need for electricity from the local utility and avoid an estimated 27,500 metric tons of CO2 emissions over the next 20 years. This reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is equal to planting more than 706,000 trees in the next 20 years or removing more than 292 cars from the road annually. The amount of power produced could power 282 average homes a year.

The deployment of the 2 MW solar array helps carry out Governor Brown’s renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals and initiatives, including: AB 32 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, SB 32 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and SB 350 to increase renewable energy generation to 50 percent by 2030.

“This project aligns with the work we’ve been doing for 13 years to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and transition to green, renewable energy that is generated right here on our farm,” says Gallo.

Joseph Gallo Farms is a pioneer in sustainable farming practices in California. In addition to the new solar array, Joseph Gallo Farms also operates one of the largest and longest-running methane digesters in California, which captures biogas from cow manure and then uses the biogas to fuel generators to produce energy. The electricity produced by this renewable “cow power” is used on-site and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and decreases the farm’s dependence on fossil fuels.

“Our new solar array meets about half of our energy needs for our dairy and farming operations,” Gallo said. “Partnered with our existing methane digester, we’re moving closer to becoming a net-zero energy dairy farm and cheese plant, continuing a long tradition of pioneering renewable energy deployment and sustainability practices.”

SolarCity, the nation’s largest solar power provider, installed the solar power system.

“Joseph Gallo Farms has long been a leader in sustainable dairy farming and cheesemaking, especially when it comes to producing and utilizing renewable, green energy,” said Erik Fogelberg, SolarCity’s Senior Vice President of Commercial PV & Storage Solutions. “We are proud to help further expand that capability and meet their environmental goals, all while helping them save on their energy costs.”

Gallo’s vision of complete sustainability has transitioned from a single project to an overall program, and while the solar array is the latest step, it’s certainly not the last.

“We’re always looking to the future to improve our environmental performance on the farm and at the cheese plant. It’s our family’s commitment to our customers, neighbors and planet,” says Gallo.

About Joseph Gallo Farms

Joseph Gallo Farms/Joseph Farms Cheese, family farmed since 1946, is a dairy, cheese-making, and whey business in the small community of Atwater in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley. The Gallo family’s focus on sustainability and quality includes a new solar array system, methane-powered cheese plant and award-winning innovative environmental programs. The family dairy is Environmentally Certified by the California Dairy Quality Assurance Program and Joseph Farms was the first U.S. cheesemaker to label their products with an FDA approved Artificial Hormone Free guarantee. The family has provided nearly 8,000 acres of land to the San Luis Wildlife Refuge, a critical habitat for waterfowl and other threatened wildlife species, and restored more than 2,700 acres of their own land to upland and wetland wildlife habitat.

Joseph Gallo Farms’ history of environmental innovation and sustainability leadership: 

  • 2014: U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for “Outstanding Dairy Processing and Manufacturing Sustainability”
  • 2012: Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA), California’s highest environmental honor. 
  • 2009, 2010, and 2011: WRAP Award from the California Environmental Protection Agency. Winner in the prestigious Waste Reduction Awards Program for improving the environment. 
  • 2007: Innovative Farmer of the Year award by the International Dairy Foods Association for applying creativity, excellence and forward thinking to achieve greater farm productivity and improved milk marketing. 

Contact:
James Garner
916-524-1059
[email protected]

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Abundance Project for Global Health Reflects on Successes and Announces Plans for the Future at the 2016 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting

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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Stephen Kahn, M.D., President of the Abundance Foundation, reported the successful completion of their 2010 Global Health Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action at the 2016 CGI Annual Meeting. “The Abundance Foundation is a small, nimble philanthropic catalyst for global health systems change,” said Dr. Kahn. “CGI has provided opportunities that allowed us to develop partnerships that extended our reach and profoundly impacted global health education, training, and delivery.” ‘

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The multi-faceted Abundance Project for Global Health helped build on-the-ground capacity to respond to emergencies, and treat and prevent disease through medical education and health system strengthening around the globe.  The Project increased opportunities for the training of global health professionals, supported breakthrough research, and increased accessibility to information for medical professionals worldwide.

Over the past six years, the Abundance Foundation has identified gaps in global health care delivery and funded innovative solutions to closing them while working to empower a new generation of health care leaders who will be able to implement solutions and deliver better care. The foundation supported research into the containment of epidemics such as cholera and Ebola, programs to provide advanced training for global medical professionals and interventions to reduce disparities in healthcare. Its programmatic successes include:

  • Crucial Early Support for Ebola Research: Early in the Ebola crisis, Abundance Foundation partnered with the Harvard Medical School Global Health Research Core, ensuring funding for research, published in The Lancet, that showed how to accurately diagnose Ebola patients within minutes. With bedside diagnostics as easy to use as a pregnancy test, this finding has had a major impact on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Ebola.
  • Cholera Vaccinations in Haiti: After the devastating earthquake in Haiti created the perfect storm for a cholera epidemic, Dr. Louise Ivers successfully vaccinated 100,000 Haitians against the disease and changed the way the infectious disease community looks at cholera control with her research published in The Lancet.
  • Creating World-class Health Education in Rwanda: The Rwanda Human Resources for Health program (HRH) program created a sustainable, world-class health education structure for training and retaining highly skilled and diverse medical professionals in Rwanda. When President Clinton announced the Rwanda Human Resources for Health Program (HRH) at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in 2012, he honored Chief Abundance Partner Corrado Cancedda, M.D. Ph.D. among others, for his role in the development of this program. Of the HRH program President Clinton said, “I think it is one of the most important commitments ever announced at CGI.” 
  • Global Mental Health: Giuseppe Raviola, M.D. Director of Mental Health for Partners In Health, said: “The Abundance Foundation’s investment in global mental health care delivery and research led to an infinite number of positive developments in terms of fostering new, major, government-run national mental health initiatives in a number of countries and the development of over 50 careers in mental health service delivery and research for implementers working in low income countries. All of this work, taken together, led to needed, lifesaving mental health services for more than 20,000 people in Haiti, Rwanda, and elsewhere.”
  • Innovative Harvard Medical School Master’s Programs: In order to build local capacity and leadership in resource-limited countries, Abundance Foundation partnered with Harvard Medical School to develop a Masters of Medical Science in Global Health Delivery (MMSc-GHD). A rigorous cross-university curriculum focused on social and delivery science and policy research in resource-limited settings, the program contributes to global health scholarship while enhancing the quality of health care delivery and training available in countries including Haiti, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone.
  • Emergency Medicine Residency in Haiti: Emergency and Family Medicine Residency programs built capacity and local leadership by training physicians and nurses with especially robust programs in the emergency department at the new Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais.
  • Free Access to Life-Saving Medical Reference Tools: Investment in the Global Health Delivery Project at Harvard University (GHD) has helped create the premier online space, GHDonline, where health professionals throughout the world can connect. With over 20,000 participants representing 168 countries, GHDonline plays an essential role in health care delivery knowledge dissemination, learning and training. Furthermore, in partnership with UpToDate, the Global Health Delivery Project provided free access to world-class evidence-based clinical resources to 20,000+ clinicians in 20+ institutions in 60+ countries, caring for more than 25 million patients per year. This program has led to an ongoing pilot that aims to provide every medical school in Africa with these essential digital medical training tools.
  • Unique Partnerships between Harvard Graduate Students and Community Health Centers: The Agents of Change program was designed to address health inequities by challenging students across Harvard’s graduate schools to create cross-disciplinary teams and develop partnerships with community health centers in order to develop out-of-the-box solutions for empowering marginalized and economically disadvantaged communities.

“At the very heart of the success of this commitment are exceptional individuals with a relentless dedication to improving the world around them,” said Dr. Kahn. “Please join me, in continuing to support these same individuals to end the ongoing transmission of cholera in Haiti, and to ensure that Ebola, Zika and other emerging disease are confronted where and when they emerge.”

According to Chief Abundance Partner Corrado Cancedda, M.D. Ph.D., “The Abundance Foundation gave me the freedom to dare, be creative, think, and most importantly, act outside the box to change the status quo and to focus on being a change agent in Rwanda and Sierra Leone.”

“The Abundance Foundation is continuing to develop innovative partnerships to advance Global Health Education.” said Dr. Kahn. “Our new Costa Rica Initiative, in cooperation with the Interamerican Center for Global Health, will identify and train the next generation of global health leaders and advance the knowledge of medical professionals who can develop creative solutions to today’s most pressing global health issues.”

The Abundance Foundation believes that it is not only important to find new ways to address global health needs, but equally important to develop medical education programs that are sustainable and provide opportunities for training future generations of doctors, nurses, mental health providers, and public health experts.

By investing at the intersection of Health, Empowerment, and Arts and Education, the Abundance Foundation is transforming community systems to support healthy individuals. The Abundance Foundation works with our partners to transform scarcity to abundance.  To learn more, please visit the website at www.abundance.org

About the Clinton Global Initiative
Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), an initiative of the Clinton Foundation, convenes global leaders to create and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. CGI Annual Meetings have brought together 190 sitting and former heads of state, more than 20 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations and NGOs, major philanthropists, and members of the media. To date, members of the CGI community have made more than 3,500 Commitments to Action, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries.

For more information, visit clintonglobalinitiative.org and follow us on Twitter @ClintonGlobal and Facebook at facebook.com/clintonglobalinitiative.

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Email: [email protected]
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You’re Still Hooked and Netflix Knows Why

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You're Still Hooked and Netflix Knows Why

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Netflix releases the latest set of hooked episodes* and it turns out nothing brings the world together like thrilling mysteries, young love, family drama and criminal behavior. Also, dogs…

You're Still Hooked and Netflix Knows Why

The world’s leading Internet TV network expanded last year’s research to look at more than 30 additional series** on a global scale (viewing spanned six continents) to pinpoint the episode that took watchers from casual to committed – that is, the episode that kept 70% of viewers watching through a first season’s end. In doing so, Netflix discovered viewing behavior – and fandom – is quite universal. Regardless of whether they live in Argentina or Japan, members are not only getting hooked on similar episodes, but identifying with similar storylines.

Fear of the unknown turned watchers upside down for Stranger Things (Where’s Will, where’s Barb and what’s a Demogorgon?!; episode 2) and had them bewitched with American Horror Story: Murder House (The dead roam freely on All Hallows’ Eve; episode 4). The underworld of political corruption, whether it’s Pablo Escobar’s thirst for power in Colombia or Robert Taro’s fight to keep it in France, had members addicted to both Narcos and Marseille by episode 3. Unsurprisingly, the curiosity of criminality had members arrested to The Fall (Paul Spector proves murder is not a spectator sport; episode 2), Prison Break (Michael finds staying alive in prison is harder than breaking out; episode 3) and Making A Murderer (Brendan Dassey is interrogated; episode 4).

However, not all hooked moments were dark or deadly. Love was the key to get viewers falling for Gilmore Girls (Rory’s first kiss!; episode 7), Jane the Virgin (Jane rekindles an old flame, episode 7) and Grey’s Anatomy (Meredith gets steamy with McDreamy in an elevator; episode 2). Relationships of the familial kind had members relating to The Get Down (Mylene’s future hits a high note, but her relationship with her father hits a new low, episode 2), Club de Cuervos (Chava derails plans for the Iglesias soccer dynasty; episode 4) and The Ranch (The only thing bigger than Colt’s ego is Beau’s stubbornness; episode 3). A mix of the two is what worked for Fuller House when puppy Cosmo rounds out the Tanner clan in episode 4.

“We’ve always believed there is a universality to great stories. The Internet allows us to share these stories with a global audience and what we see from the data is how similar our members watch and respond,” said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. “The hooked findings give us confidence that there is an appetite for original and unique content all over the world, which is why we’re excited to deliver variety in stories to our members, whether they’re political dramas from France or musical dramas from the Bronx.”

According to the research, here are the global episodes where members got hooked:

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Hooked Episode

Synopsis

American Horror Story: Murder House

4

Two of the house’s previous residents, interior designers Chad and Patrick, give the Harmons decorating advice.

Between

3

Tensions escalate as a power outage cuts off communication with the outside world; a text suggests Ronnie is involved in something sinister.

Club de Cuervos

4

Chava battles with Coach Goyo. Meanwhile, Isabel struggles to do business with a sexist sponsor.

Fuller House

4

Jackson tries to help Ramona at school but that lands them both in trouble and leads to a disagreement between DJ and Kimmy over parenting styles.

Gilmore Girls

7

Rory shares a romantic moment with Dean, but doesn’t tell Lorelai. When Lorelai hears about it from Mrs. Kim, she invites Dean over for movie night.

Gotham

7

Penguin reveals a new element of his manipulative strategy, forcing Gordon to deal with the consequences of his decision to spare Penguin’s life.

Grey’s Anatomy

2

Meredith puts her career on the line to save a newborn in the hospital nursery.

How to Get Away With Murder

3

A soccer mom arrested for a petty crime turns out to be a terrorist; Annalise represents a college football star linked to Lila’s disappearance.

iZombie

4

A new case involving a brutal gang murder puts suspicions about Clive’s past into Liv’s head. Major finally makes a decision on his new roommate.

Jane the Virgin

7

Jane finds it difficult to avoid Rafael when her friends take her to one of his clubs; Xo and Rogelio plan a double date; Petra schemes to make trouble for Rafael.

Jessica Jones

4

A new case demands attention as Jessica tries to find out who’s spying on her for Kilgrave. Trish’s radio show yields unexpected consequences.

Love

3

Gus faces a make-or-break situation at work, while Mickey navigates a dicey new dynamic with her boss.

Making a Murderer

4

An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven’s role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.

Marseille

3

Mysterious messages put Taro on edge as he seeks a shortcut back into the race. Rachel struggles to come to terms with her new future.

Master of None

4

Dev has a series of eye-opening experiences after he encounters some casual racism in TV auditions.

Narcos

3

Murphy encounters the depths of government corruption when he and Peña try to derail Escobar’s political ambitions by proving he’s a narco.

Orphan Black

2

With a body in her car and nowhere to turn, Sarah is forced to continue her con and earn “Beth” a second chance on the force.

Outlander

5

On the road with Dougal and his men to collect rents, Claire encounters troubling scenes and begins to suspect a hidden scheme.

Prison Break

3

Michael encounters problems bringing Abruzzi and Sucre into his plan. Meanwhile, Lincoln considers having a family member attend his execution.

Scream

3

Just as the killer challenges her to a dangerous game, Emma learns that her mother has been keeping more secrets.

Stranger Things

2

Lucas, Mike and Dustin try to talk to the girl they found in the woods. Hopper questions an anxious Joyce about an unsettling phone call.

Teen Wolf

3

Scott’s first date with Allison ends up in the confusion of the dreaded “group date” with Lydia and Jackson in tow.

The 100

2

Having discovered that Jasper may still be alive, Clarke, Bellamy, Octavia, Finn and Monty set out on a mission to locate their friend.

The Americans

3

Philip and Elizabeth discover that their murdered colleague Robert had a wife they never knew about; Stan’s investigation into Robert’s death puts him hot on their trail.

The Fall

2

Gibson’s worst fears are realized as Spector’s murder spree in Belfast continues and a reckless decision has her facing some very real consequences.

The Flash

4

To steal a priceless diamond, Captain Cold acquires a specialized gun that can slay the Flash. Meanwhile, Joe disapproves of Iris and Eddie dating.

The Get Down

2

The guys seek spiritual advice from a grandmaster. Mylene’s future might be in the hands of her father and politically powerful uncle.

The Good Wife

6

Alicia agrees to a conjugal visit with Peter to get information from him because her client was convicted during his regime as state’s attorney.

The Last Kingdom

2

Caught between his scheming uncle Aelfric and pitiless Viking warlord Ubba, Uhtred goes on the run and seeks out Alfred, the man who would be king.

The Ranch

3

Colt comes to a realization after his ego puts him in hot water; Beau’s doctor wants him to switch from steaks to salads.

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Alzheimer’s Projections for U.S. Latino Population Indicates Intensifying Public Health Crisis, with Estimated $2.35 Trillion Cumulative Impact by 2060

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Unless a medical breakthrough is discovered that prevents, cures or slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, the incidence and cost of Alzheimer’s on U.S. Latinos will grow exponentially by 2060, according to a report released today by the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s, a network of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.

According to the report, “Latinos & Alzheimer’s Disease: New Numbers Behind the Crisis,” U.S. Latinos living with Alzheimer’s disease are projected to increase from 379,000 in 2012 to 1.1 million by 2030 and to 3.5 million by 2060 – a growth of 832 percent. In addition, the report released unprecedented findings on the cumulative direct and indirect costs of Alzheimer’s disease on the U.S. Latino community, including millions of family caregivers, which would ultimately cost the U.S. economy $373 billion by 2030 and $2.35 trillion (in 2012 dollars) by 2060.

“This timely report provides strong evidence of the rapidly escalating burden of Alzheimer’s disease on the U.S. Latino population,” said William Vega, co-author of the report and executive director of the USC Roybal Institute on Aging. “It is not only the growth of the prevalence that is concerning. It is also the very high metabolic syndrome and diabetes rates that are fueling the increase in Alzheimer’s to levels well beyond expected rates in the U.S. population.”

The report’s data sparks renewed urgency to address health care disparities affecting minorities, particularly U.S. Latinos. Because of advanced aged and socioeconomic determinants, U.S. Latinos are 50 percent more likely to get Alzheimer’s than non-Latino whites, yet are less likely to receive a diagnosis from a physician. Despite an increased prevalence for Alzheimer’s and other diseases, clinical trial participation among U.S. Latinos is extremely low at approximately one percent, punctuating the need for increased efforts to engage U.S. Latinos in clinical research.

As outlined in the report, the direct cost of Alzheimer’s includes expenditures for medical and long-term care, while indirect costs include unpaid informal care and earnings lost by people with Alzheimer’s disease. While U.S. Latinos are more likely to seek care options that are more affordable than non-Latino white Americans – for example, choosing adult day care vs. nursing home care – the total cost of Alzheimer’s on U.S. Latinos will still outpace the cost for non-Latino whites.

“Latinos living with Alzheimer’s disease rely more heavily on informal care than more expensive options like nursing home care,” said Shinyi Wu, co-author of the report and senior scientist at the USC Roybal Institute on Aging and an associate professor at the USC School of Social Work. “Due to demographic and family structure shifts among Latinos, there will be a lower ratio of younger generations able to take care of older generations living with Alzheimer’s, placing significant societal and economic stress on Latinos.”

“Caring for my mother with Alzheimer’s is draining, but I know that it is the most important job I’ve ever done,” said Daisy Duarte, a caregiver and advocate for the LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s Network. “Every penny I earn goes to my mother’s care, and sometimes I feel like my dreams are slipping away. I have hope, but we need help, and we need a cure.”

A goal of the report is to make sure the nation is prepared to address these disparities. To that end, the authors outlined a host of solutions that need immediate action, including:

  • Increasing research funding for Alzheimer’s to at least $2 billion annually, the level experts recommended in 2013 was the minimum needed to develop an effective treatment.
  • Collaborating with government, community, philanthropic, health and industry partners on developing and implementing culturally tailored community engagement and education efforts to promote Alzheimer’s and brain health literacy and early detection among individuals, families and community stakeholders.
  • Improving access to caregiver resources and informal training for caregivers in multiple languages. 

“Latino families are increasingly in the crosshairs of this growing public health crisis and are among the least resourced to deal with the financial demand Alzheimer’s places on households and on family caregivers,” said Jason Resendez, a co-author of the report and executive director of the LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s Network and Coalition. “As the U.S. Latino older adult population grows dramatically over the next 30 years, Alzheimer’s will have far reaching implications for our nation’s healthcare system and economy if nothing is done to curb its devastating effects.”

Click here to view the full report.

MEDIA NOTE: On Wednesday, September 21, at 10:00AM PST/1:00 PM EDT, the USC Roybal Institute on Aging and LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s will be hosting a live online media briefing, discussing the release of the report. Dr. William Vega, Dr. Shinyi Wu and Jason Resendez will provide report highlights and take questions on key findings. Please click here to register.

Contacts:

Tim Tassa, UsAgainstAlzheimer’s

Jania Palacios, DDK Communications

202-263-2580

520-404-7643

[email protected]

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Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian Announce Naming of Medical Campus for Herbert and Florence Irving

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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian today announced that their shared medical campus in Washington Heights will be named for generous donors Herbert and Florence Irving and will now be called Columbia University Herbert and Florence Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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The institutions installed a banner on the pedestrian footbridge across Ft. Washington Avenue south of 168th Street announcing the campus’s new name.

In a joint message, Columbia President Lee C. Bollinger, NewYork-Presbyterian President and CEO Steven J. Corwin, MD, and Columbia University Medical Center Chief Executive and Dean Lee Goldman, MD, noted that, through their longstanding and continuing philanthropy to the University and Hospital, the Irvings have played an essential role in advancing one of the leading academic medical centers in the nation and world.

“Herbert and Florence Irving are among the most generous benefactors in the history of our combined institutions,” said Bollinger, Corwin and Goldman in their joint announcement. “Their support is a reflection of their personal commitment to saving lives and treating disease through pioneering research and the highest quality, most compassionate clinical care.”

The Irving name is already a familiar part of Columbia and the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, which is home to the Herbert Irving Pavilion, the Irving Cancer Research Center, the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, the Irving Radiation Oncology Center, the Irving Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as a long list of named professorships, faculty chairs, and clinical and research facilities. The Irvings’ donations and commitments over time to Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian will exceed $300 million.

Most recently, the Irvings donated new gifts to support Columbia’s precision medicine initiative which, in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian, is addressing the genetic and genomic basis of cancer and other life-altering diseases. The Irvings’ support will help position this initiative at the Medical Center to be at the forefront of genomics, data science, and the core science and engineering disciplines essential to this emerging path to fighting and curing cancer.

“One of the proudest things we’ve done over the years,” said Herbert and Florence Irving, “has been to support the terrific doctors at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian. This is a relationship that has endured for many years and been very important to us. We are honored to be associated in this way with these great institutions and the special people who make them what they are.”

Both born and raised in Brooklyn, Herbert and Florence Irving have played a leading role in philanthropy and service in their generous support for Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian’s Columbia campus. Herbert Irving is a co-founder and former vice chairman of Sysco Corporation, the nation’s largest food distributor. Florence Irving has served in leadership positions on the boards of several non-profit institutions, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art where she is a trustee emeritus. They have been married for 74 years.

“The new name announced today is a testament to the Irvings’ inspiring example and the lofty goals they have long shared with Columbia University, its medical center, and NewYork-Presbyterian,” said the joint announcement.

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Media Advisory: I.I.I. Supports Hispanic Heritage And National Preparedness Month By Highlighting Important Insurance Resources

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Hispanic Heritage & National Preparedness Month

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Reporters working on auto, business, home, and life insurance stories should contact the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), which offers Spanish content on disaster preparedness and insurance coverage at the En Español section of its website.

Hispanic Heritage & National Preparedness Month

The I.I.I.’s Spanish-language resources include:

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  • The I.I.I. can connect reporters to Spanish-speaking representatives from major insurance companies for media interviews, too!

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