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Flu Vaccinations For Seniors Are More Important Than Ever
MIAMI, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Conviva, the physician-led network of primary care physicians specializing in senior care, is highlighting the importance of influenza, commonly known as flu, vaccinations for seniors. ...
Health Leaders, Patient Advocates, Governors, States And Stars Unite Urging People To Wear A...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Get Covered 2021 national coalition is hosting a media event to preview Get Covered America Day, a virtual day of awareness and action urging people to remain vigilant and ...
Over $4.1 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® during live two-day broadcast...
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- During this season of giving, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® reached its fundraising goal during its annual St. Jude <a target="_blank"...
Statement of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health on the nomination of Xavier Becerra...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "More than ever, the nation needs experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled leadership at the helm of DHHS. Deeply committed to country, service, and all communities, Xavier Becerra will ...
Formula787 CBD Partners With E&D, An Organic Puerto Rican Botanical / Herbs Farm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Formula787 partnered with a Puerto Rican organic farm to manufacture the highest quality CBD with the highest quality medicinal herbs. The partnership will combine the best ...
L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Unveil New Community Resource Center in Metro L.A.,...
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan have added a fifth Community Resource Center to its growing network of jointly-operated resource centers ...
Youth Mental Health During Pandemic Is Major Source of Stress for Parents
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- For parents across the nation, the coronavirus pandemic and their children's mental health are the two biggest causes of stress, and the vast majority of them are actively ...
Montefiore and Einstein Awarded $15 Million Federal Grant to Support the Bond between Fathers...
BRONX, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The stress of COVID-19, quarantine and social distancing has tested many relationships. It has been especially challenging for parents whose children aren't under the same ...
Montefiore Statement on NYSNA Strike at Montefiore New Rochelle
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "Today, Montefiore New Rochelle is taking steps to protect the community because NYSNA leadership has chosen to go on strike during the latest surge of COVID-19.
In negotiations...
Public Health Experts and Activists Celebrate The Movement Toward Social Justice in Public Health,...
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), and
New COVID-19 Vaccine Unit Opens at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine
BRONX, N.Y., Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, Montefiore Health System and <span...
COVID-19: What Seniors and Caregivers Need to Know (In Spanish) WelbeHealth Holds Webinar
STOCKTON, California, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- WelbeHealth, operator of four PACE programs across California, is offering a free webinar in Spanish to address coronavirus safety and manage risk for our elderly. COVID-19: ...
“Honoring Leaders and Student Scholarships for Latino Health”
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/--The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF), 501c foundation of the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), hosts its 17th Annual Ceremony –virtually - to present scholarships ...
Stanford Children’s Health Launches Virtual HIV-Prevention Program
Using telehealth virtual visits, the Stanford Medicine Virtual PrEP Program, in partnership with Stanford Children's Health, connects youth with pediatric and adolescent care providers specifically trained to provide sexual health counseling, ...
As the Pandemic Surges, Coalition of America’s Premier Health Organizations and Many States Join...
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As COVID-19 surges across the nation, a new coalition of America's leading provider and health advocacy organizations and states are launching an unprecedented, unified effort ...
UniVista Insurance ready to help Floridians navigate the Obamacare open enrollment process
MIAMI, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- UniVista Insurance is ready to help Floridians navigate the different health insurance choices available through the Healthcare Marketplace, as open enrollment, available through the ...
Blue Shield of California’s Wellvolution Program Launches Innovative “Quit Smoking” Digital Apps
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- In its ongoing focus to help Californians make sustainable lifestyle changes for their long-term health and well-being, Blue Shield of California today announced the addition of ...
Large Study Of Hospitalized Children With COVID-19 Provides Warning Signs For Severe Illness
NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Research led by investigators at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore,
Sound the Alarm: Pants Do Catch Fire; CPSC Urges Seniors to Stay Vigilant About...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Did you know that older Americans (over 65) are one of the groups at greatest risk of dying in a fire? Seniors are 16% of the population, but they account for 77% of the deaths from ...
Disrupt Disparities 3.0: Pandemic Hitting Older NYers of Color Hardest in Food Insecurity, Rent...
NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Older New Yorkers of color have fallen behind on rent payments and are struggling with food insecurity at far greater rates than their white counterparts during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Systemic Racism, Access to Care, Poverty and Preexisting conditions Help Fuel U.S. Maternal And...
ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- March of Dimes, the nation's leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies, has issued its new 2020 Report Card amid the coronavirus pandemic and calls for racial ...
The Rhythm of Your Health!: New Series Informs Latinx Audiences about Best Health Practices...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) (hcnmedia.com) is launching a new series on its
Solis Health Plans Adds The University of Miami Health System
MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Solis Health Plans is pleased to announce the Florida Medicare Advantage plan now offers in-network coverage with the prestigious University of Miami Health System. Effective November 1,...
Day 2 of The Movement Toward Social Justice in Public Health, the 5th Annual...
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), and
Telemundo 52’s Elva Saray to Host the American Cancer Society’s Latinos Contra el Cáncer...
A streaming event with celebrities, musical performances and health equity conversation
ATLANTA, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The American Cancer Society presents Latinos Contra el Cáncer Fest – an inspirational virtual ...