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Blue Shield of California’s Innovative Pharmacy Initiative Reaches $20 Million in Drug Cost Savings...
OAKLAND, Calif., May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Blue Shield of California today announced the nonprofit health plan's innovative collaboration with Gemini Health has resulted in more than $20 million in drug cost savings in the ...
Washington State Department of Health Launches ‘A Mindful State’
A people-powered approach to mental and emotional wellness for Washingtonians.
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Washington State Department of Health, in partnership with Governor Inslee's Social Supports ...
Poderistas Debuts State of the Latina Event Focused on Mental Health for Mental Health...
LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Poderistas, a digital community built to celebrate Latina culture and help Latinas harness their power, announced it is hosting a roundtable conversation on mental health that will ...
Higher dose of DHA associated with lower early preterm birth rate, NIH-funded study finds
BETHESDA, Md., May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT:Women taking 1,000 mg of docosohexanoic acid (DHA) daily in the last half of pregnancy had a lower rate of early preterm birth than women who took the standard 200 mg dose, according to a study ...
Eating habits change only slightly after gestational diabetes diagnosis, NIH study suggests
BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Pregnant women made only modest dietary changes after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Women with ...
Los Angeles County Commends FDA’s Commitment to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Which Pose Greatest Risks...
LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) applauds the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) after it announced it is moving forward with proposed tobacco ...
FIME, The Largest Medical Trade Show For The Americas, Is Back And Better Than...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The largest medical trade show of the Americas is proud to announce that its 30th annual trade fair is making a return to Miami. FIME will take place at the Miami Beach ...
Gloria M. Medina’s new book Desde Mi Ventana, a purpose-driven narrative that delves into...
HARTFORD, Conn., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The book Desde Mi Ventana was created by Gloria M. Medina. Gloria is an author who was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, on Sunday, January 26, 1969. She served as a nutrition ...
National Kidney Foundation Urges Kidney Patients to Continue Masking, Social Distancing
Foundation urges CDC to issue guidelines for immune compromised patients and study need for booster vaccines
NEW YORK, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- In light of new CDC masking guidance issued last week indicating that ...
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Launches Impact Research Grants To Help Underserved Patients Access...
Collaborations with Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine will Increase Representation of Geographically, Ethnically and Economically Underserved Communities in Clinical Trials
RYE BROOK, N.Y., May 13, ...
On Lok Kicks Off 50 Year Anniversary with On Lok Celebrates
SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- On Lok will kick off its 50-year anniversary with On Lok Celebrates on Thursday, May 13. The virtual event will be open to the community and is the first of many planned events this ...
PIH Health Achieves Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
WHITTIER, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, and PIH Health Whittier Hospital have been recognized as a Healthgrades 2021 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ ...
Blue Shield of California Provides $300,000 to Support Youth Development, Social Justice, and Health...
OAKLAND, Calif., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Blue Shield of California today announced $300,000 in community investments to nonprofit organizations that advance the health and well-being of youth and communities of color. The ...
Coalition Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign In South Los Angeles
LA County Department of Mental Health-funded program aims to educate, destigmatize and connect residents to resources
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Children's Institute (CII), Partners for Children South L.A., St. ...
Fidelis Care Encourages Women to Prioritize their Health on National Women’s Checkup Day, May...
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- In recognition of National Women's Checkup Day on Monday, May 10, Fidelis Care is encouraging women of all ages to make their health a priority and schedule an appointment ...
New Poll of U.S. Adults Reveals Widespread Inaction on Hearing Loss
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- With hearing loss ranking as one of the most common chronic health conditions that U.S. adults experience, affecting an estimated 48 million people nationwide, the American ...
National Minority Health Month: The National Osteoporosis Foundation Provides New Resources for Multicultural Audiences
ARLINGTON, Va., April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- April is National Minority Health Month and the National Osteoporosis Foundation wants to continue its contribution to bridging the gap in health disparity by providing awareness ...
Fidelis Care Teams Up with New York City Football Club on ‘Free Football for...
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Fidelis Care, a health plan serving more than 2.3 million members across New York State is proud to announce its sponsorship of "Free Football for All," a free youth ...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announces largest strategic expansion in its history targeting pediatric...
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is launching the largest strategic investment in its nearly 60-year history, committing $11.5 billion during the next six years to accelerate ...
Illinois Public Health Association and Partners Educating and Empowering Communities During Pandemic
AURORA, Ill., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Joined by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA), in partnership with the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), today announced that the ...
eMed™ Expands Access to Verified At-Home Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing
MIAMI, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- eMed™, a digital health company democratizing healthcare through digital point-of-care solutions, today announced its at-home COVID-19 rapid testing platform is now available in Spanish ...
Alcoholics Anonymous: CONCERNED ABOUT A DRINKING PROBLEM?
NEW YORK, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- We hated to admit that we could never drink safely. But in A.A. we finally gave up trying to control our drinking. What once had felt like a "solution" to our problems had become a ...
Medical Clinic Serving Houston’s Most Vulnerable Immigrant Population Denied COVID-19 Vaccine
HOUSTON, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Texas Health and Human Services recently informed Hillcroft Physicians, P.A. Clinic (Hillcroft) after five months of waiting doctors will not be given the COVID Vaccine to distribute to ...
Siemens Foundation Donates $330,000 to National Alliance for Hispanic Health to Support COVID-19 Vaccination...
WASHINGTON, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) today announced it is receiving $330,000 from the Siemens Foundation to advance vaccine distribution and adoption in the ...
UnidosUS Launches Mobile Tour to Support Esperanza Hope for All Campaign
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, this weekend will launch the mobile tour of its <a ...
