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COVID-19 in children with cancer: Severe disease and disrupted treatment
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Research from a large international effort shows that 20% of children with cancer who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop severe infections. In studies of children overall, only ...
FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Stroke Rehabilitation System
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the MicroTransponder Vivistim Paired VNS System (Vivistim System), a first-of-its-kind, drug-free rehabilitation system ...
New Virtual Training Takes on Leading Cause of Childhood Blindness
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, Orbis International, with generous support from Alcon, launched a new virtual Flying Eye Hospital project that will train eye care professionals across Latin America to treat
Focus on Health Equity in Cancer Care Leads to National Recognition
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center has once again earned national recognition for its quality of care studies leading to enhanced patient care, its strong cancer screening and early ...
Ana Patricia Gámez Joins Cancer Research Institute In The Movement For Racial Health Equity,...
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a nonprofit organization spearheading transformative research to harness the immune system's power to control and potentially cure all cancers, will ...
New Poll Finds Nearly 3 in 4 California Teens Are Concerned About Contracting COVID-19...
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As students begin a new school year back on campus, almost 3 in 4 teens in California (71%) said they are concerned about catching COVID-19 at school, according to a new statewide ...
The Countdown To FIME Is On! The Leading Event Platform For The Medical Device...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- In just two weeks, FIME, the largest medical trade show of the Americas, returns to Miami for its 30th annual event. From September 1-3, 2021, FIME will showcase new products ...
Pope Francis Joins the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative’s “It’s Up To You” Campaign...
With a Message of Hope and Unity, the Pope and Six Cardinals and Archbishops from North, Central and South America are Featured in a New PSA Reaching Global Audiences
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ ...
People Who Lack Healthcare Transportation Likely to Have Depression, Diabetes, New Study Finds
Montefiore Research Examines Relationship Between Unmet Social Needs and Chronic Health Conditions
BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- A new study by researchers at Montefiore Health System published in the journal ...
Intravenous Vitamin Therapy as a Tool to Boost Your Immune System with Focus on...
MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As health once again takes centerstage, this means doing all we can to protect ourselves and strengthen our immune systems. Taking supplements and following a balanced diet are important ...
Students Missing Routine-but-Critical Vaccines During Pandemic
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children—at least one in five—have missed critical vaccinations that keep them healthy and our communities free from disease.
Students ...
Health Gorilla and the Puerto Rico Department of Health Reach Milestone in Health Information...
PALO ALTO, Calif. and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Health Gorilla, the largest interoperability provider in Puerto Rico, in conjunction with the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH), today announced ...
Claribel Suárez López’s new book “El Stress y ¿cómo puedo lidiar con el?” presents...
PHOENIX, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Claribel Suarez Lopez has a BD. in Psychology (1983), by the University of Las Villas, Villa Clara, Cuba, evaluated by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions ...
Blue Shield of California Provides $500,000 to Increase Diversity in Mental Health Workforce
OAKLAND, Calif., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Blue Shield of California today announced $500,000 of support to help train and equip the next generation of diverse mental and behavioral health professionals and leaders ...
Blue Shield of California Executive Appointments Bolster Strategic Growth Plans; Deepen Nonprofit Health Plan’s...
OAKLAND, Calif., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Blue Shield of California, a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion, today announced two women will join the nonprofit health plan's top executive ranks to help drive ...
Doctors Hospital Advances Legal Action Around Hiring Institutionally Registered Medical Practitioners In The Cayman...
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Doctors Hospital has applied to the Grand Court in Cayman for leave for judicial review of the ongoing failure by the Government of the Cayman Islands ("the CIG") to ...
HolaDoctor Reopens New Jersey Offices With New Health and Wellness Programming
MIAMI, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- On July 21, HolaDoctor will officially reopen its offices in the state of New Jersey. Following the closures prompted by the pandemic, the Jersey City and Perth Amboy locations will ...
National Health Foundation Receives Major Gift of $586,000 from Providence Southern California to Grow...
LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- National Health Foundation (NHF), a leading recuperative care provider and health equity organization, will reach more Angelenos experiencing homelessness thanks to the support of a ...
USHealthPass, Braintivity and VisitMexico USA Partner to Provide COVID-19 Health Pass Verification to Travelers...
NEW YORK, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- USHealthPass, a company formed to help fight the spread of COVID-19 by working with licensed healthcare professionals to review and determine health status, Braintivity and VisitMexico...
With Students Returning to Campus in the Fall, L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise...
LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- In preparation for the return to in-person classes this fall, the jointly-operated L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Community Resource Centers ...
Fidelis Care’s New Rego Park Community Office Opens to Serve Local Residents
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Fidelis Care is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Community Office at 95-01 63rd Drive in Rego Park, Queens. Conveniently located in a busy and diverse ...
SEIU-UHW: Healthcare Workers to Set Up Danger Zones to Protest Short-Staffing at Sutter Hospitals...
OAKLAND, Calif., July 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- During the month of July, Sutter Health caregivers and allies will be protesting at facilities across northern California to expose the threat to workers and patients caused by ...
Fireworks Safety: ASHA Urges Hearing Protection This July 4th
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As Americans prepare for the Independence Day holiday, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is encouraging the public to incorporate hearing protection into ...
Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Launches Spanish-Language Resource Hub In Its Commitment To Lead The...
NEW YORK, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) announced today that is has launched its first-ever Spanish-language information hub to connect Hispanic patients and caregivers with the latest ...
Altus Hospitals and Neighbors Emergency Centers Offer Elevated Emergency Healthcare to Greater Houston
HOUSTON, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Altus Hospitals expanded outpatient emergency services of both the Baytown and Houston hospitals to include Neighbors Emergency Center locations starting on September 1st, 2019. The new ...
