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Minnesota Family Named Top March for Babies Team Fundraiser
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- March of Dimes announced today that the Brown family from Blaine, Minnesota, is the number one national March for Babies fundraising family team for 2018. Andy and Jenny Brown ...
Puerto Rico’s Nonprofit Health Centers, Community Organizations Receive $12.3 Million Philanthropic Boost
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Direct Relief today announced a series of new financial commitments totaling $12.3 million to help Puerto Rico healthcare organizations address ongoing health needs following ...
Eating Fish May Help Women Reduce Risk Of Having A Preemie
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- New research funded in part by March of Dimes has found that pregnant women in their first and second trimester with the lowest blood levels of long-chain n-3 fatty acids – ...
Family Physicians: Shingles Vaccine for Adults 50+, Don’t Delay
LEAWOOD, Kansas, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- There is never a "typical" day for Dr. Melinda Dunn, a family physician in Overland Park, Kansas. So, Dunn wasn't surprised when one of her patients, 57-year-old Marybeth, came to ...
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Announces Support for CDC’s Anti-smoking Campaign on its Seventh...
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "If you smoke, quitting is the single best thing you can do for your health and for your loved ones," said Jane L. Delgado, Ph.D., M.S., President and CEO of the National Alliance for ...
Men’s Liberty Challenges Men Living With Urinary Incontinence To Try An Alternative Solution Through...
LARGO, Florida, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- BioDerm, Inc., one of the nation's leading manufacturers of proprietary hydrocolloid products for urinary management, securement and skin protection, today announced the launch of ...
Avon Kicks Off Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Campaign In Support of American Cancer Society...
NEW YORK, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Just in time for National Lipstick Day (July 29), New Avon, LLC ("Avon") is introducing the Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye campaign in partnership with the American Cancer Society Making ...
Kent Thornburg Receives March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award
WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This year's March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award has been presented to Kent L. Thornburg, Ph.D., for pioneering research and education that has changed the way scientists ...
Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers as Temperatures Rise across the State
OAKLAND, California, July 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cal/OSHA urges all employers with outdoor workers to protect their employees by ensuring they are properly trained on how to prevent heat illness. The National Weather Service ...
Cal/OSHA Produces Fact Sheet, Poster for Preventing Work-Related Injuries to Housekeeping Workers
OAKLAND, California, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cal/OSHA has produced a fact sheet and poster to help employers in the hotel and lodging industry comply with a new regulation to prevent work-related injuries suffered by ...
Statement of Stacey D. Stewart, President, March of Dimes on the Mistreatment of Pregnant...
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- March of Dimes released the following statement from President Stacey D. Stewart on the mistreatment of pregnant women being held in immigration detention:
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Teen crash risk highest during first three months after getting driver’s license
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Teenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three months after getting a driver's license, compared to the previous ...
March of Dimes And Gretchen Carlson Unveil Inaugural Cohort of Advocacy Fellows
WASHINGTON, July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- March of Dimes, the nation's leading maternal and infant health nonprofit, today announced the next phase of its MOMentum advocacy network with the unveiling of its inaugural cohort of ...
Wellness Architects Offers GAINSWave® in San Juan
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Wellness Architects is pleased to announce they now offer GAINSWave! This breakthrough noninvasive medical therapy uses low-intensity shockwave therapy to enhance sexual ...
Don’t Wait for the Flu to Hit: Prevention is Key
LEAWOOD, Kan., July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- It starts off as a tiny sneeze, maybe a slight headache. The weather is changing, and, after all, you have allergies. You're definitely not getting sick. But before you know it, ...
Boys & Girls Clubs of America And CC Sabathia Host “Triple Play Day” To...
ATLANTA, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia joined Boys & Girls Clubs of America to lead a series of wellness activities for more than 200 youth at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center in New ...
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS) Reveals New Branding
ROSEMONT, Illinois, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society® (AOFAS), the leading organization for lower extremity medicine and foot and ankle surgery, launched a new look and tagline ...
National Alliance for Hispanic Health statement on the filing of California Senate Bill 872...
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "Today, we say ¡Basta! (enough) to the unhealthy onslaught of sugary drinks being promoted to our children and our families. The beverage industry has long pursued a strategy of ...
Family Physicians Help Patients and Families Confront Bullying
LEAWOOD, Kan., June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- When family physician Michael Munger, MD, steps into one of his exam rooms, he doesn't always know what to expect. He sees patients from all walks of life, all ages and all genders. ...
DentalEZ® Lights The Path Towards Simplified Dental Office Efficiency
MALVERN, Pa., June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- DentalEZ is pleased to announce the availability of the NEW Simplicity LED Operatory Light. LED lights last much longer than halogen, operate at a cooler temperature and reduce ...
Care Focused on Patients, Not Just Their Cancers, Leads to National Recognition
Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care Achieves Top Designation for Research and Care
NEW YORK, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care has earned one of the highest honors for a cancer ...
“Black Henna” Tattoos May Put You at Risk
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Summer vacation season is here… time to hit the beach and perhaps indulge in a little harmless fun. What about getting a black henna temporary tattoo? Who could it hurt? ...
HITN Showcases Health Content To Raise Awarness Among US Hispanic Community
BROOKLYN, New York, June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to more than 44 million households across the United States, announced today that ...
Better Care and Shorter Wait Times for Montefiore Patients
NEW YORK, June 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Bronx and Westchester residents are more satisfied with their primary care visits, and are waiting less time to see their doctors than ever before. The accolades are tied to a new ...
March of Dimes: Blood Test May Identify Pregnant Women At Risk Of Premature Birth
WHITE PLAINS, New York, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- New research funded by March of Dimes has found biomarkers in maternal blood that accurately identified pregnant women who would go on to deliver babies up to two months ...
