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Landmark Bill Protecting Consumers from Dangerous Chemicals Applauded by the National Alliance for Hispanic...
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We applaud Congress for passing this historic bill that will keep Americans safe from dangerous chemicals found in everyday household products," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and ...
An advanced treatment program for cocaine addiction gives positive results in 80 percent of...
MADRID, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Spanish TAVAD advanced detoxification center continues to achieve extremely high retention rates. Of the total number of patients treated for cocaine addiction, 100% completed the ...
Heritage Health Solutions Supports Southwest Military Wheelchair Basketball Conference
FLOWER MOUND, Texas, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. (Heritage) is proud to team up with Texas Woman's University Project INVEST in support of the annual Southwest Military Wheelchair Basketball ...
Mosquitoes And Diseases They Carry: Experts Say Control With Insect Screening
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- As news of the Zika virus continues to dominate headlines, health experts recommend taking precautionary measures, including installing insect screening, to help prevent ...
Cal/OSHA Issues Statewide High Heat Advisory as Temperatures Soar
OAKLAND, California, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cal/OSHA is urging all employers to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures hit extreme highs this week. The National Weather Service has issued ...
(UPDATE) Let’s Celebrate ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 10th Year Anniversary in...
NEW YORK, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This Saturday, June 4, 2016, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Hispanic Federation present the 10th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!®New York at Carnaval del ...
Food Safety Tips for Fruits, Vegetables, and Fresh-Squeezed Juices
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPAINC PR WIRE/ -- Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that ...
Let’s Celebrate ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 10th Year Anniversary!
CHICAGO, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This Saturday, June 4, 2016, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition present the 10th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!®Chicago. The ...
Dr. Cynthia A. Telles Elected to the Board of the National Alliance for Hispanic...
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We are pleased to welcome Cynthia A. Telles, Ph.D. to the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health," said Augustine C. Baca, Chair of the Board of Directors of ...
Zika Virus May Be Linked to More Eye Problems in Brazilian Babies with Microcephaly
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Researchers studying babies with a Zika virus-related birth defect say they have found previously unreported eye problems possibly linked to the virus that could result in severe ...
Fireworks Eye Injuries Have More Than Doubled in Recent Years
SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Fireworks sales will start blazing across the country starting Memorial Day weekend, running through the Fourth of July. As retailers begin their promotions, the American Academy of ...
Nina DeLorenzo Joins Healthy Americas Foundation Board
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We are pleased to welcome Nina DeLorenzo to the Board of Directors of the Healthy Americas Foundation," said John Cuellar, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Healthy Americas ...
Tetracore to Deliver Point of Care Molecular System to Support Zika Testing in Caribbean
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Tetracore, Inc today announced the deployment of the Cirrus DX™ point of care molecular solution for the detection of Zika virus, along with Dengue virus and Chikungunya virus. ...
Burlington Stores Donate a Record Breaking $1.8 Million to WomenHeart as a Result of...
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease announced today the donation of $1.8 million from the national off-price retailer Burlington Stores. This is the most ...
FDA modernizes Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United ...
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches “Conoce a Don Francisco” Sweepstakes
RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut, May 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI) announced today that it is launching the "Conoce a Don Francisco" sweepstakes, offering a chance to meet iconic ...
Deepak Chopra and Ismael Cala launch all-new 21-day meditation challenge™ “Destino Extraordinario”
Register for free at http://ismaelcala.com/meditacion
MIAMI, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Beginning May 16, the Chopra Center 21-Day Meditation Challenge in Spanish with Deepak Chopra and Ismael Cala makes learning to ...
Statement Of Dr. Edward R.B. McCabe, Chief Medical Officer, March Of Dimes On First...
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The March of Dimes released today the following statement from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Edward R.B. McCabe regarding first reported case of microcephaly caused by Zika virus exposure ...
Western Dental Names John C. Duncan Senior Vice President of Government Relations
ORANGE, California, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Western Dental, one of the nation's leaders in accessible, affordable oral healthcare, today announced the appointment of John C. Duncan as Senior Vice President of Government ...
Statement of National Alliance for Hispanic Health on Judge Collyer’s ruling in House v....
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "Today's ruling by US District Court Judge Rosemary Collyer means that millions have their coverage put at risk," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance ...
PhRMA Member Companies Invested $58.8 Billion in R&D in 2015
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America's (PhRMA) member companies invested an estimated $58.8 billion in research and development (R&D) in 2015, up 10.3 percent from ...
Jason Resendez, Director of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Latino Network, Appointed to AT&T’s Advisory Panel on Access...
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, UsAgainstAlzheimer's announced that Jason Resendez, Director of UsAgainstAlzheimer's Latino Network and the LatinosAgainstAlzheimer's Coalition, will join AT&T's Advisory ...
Tobacco Free Florida Exposes The Risks Of Secondhand Smoke
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed May 8 -14 as Tobacco Free Florida Week and to celebrate, the Florida Department of Health's Tobacco Free Florida ...
Every minute someone dies from cardiovascular disease in the United States: how to prevent...
CARTAGENA, Colombia, May 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cardiovascular diseases are a group of disorders that include acute myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, better known as strokes, renal impairment or failure, and ...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® raises $4 million for children battling cancer, other life-threatening...
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Working with Univision Local Media, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® raised $4 million during this year's Promesa y Esperanza® (Promise and Hope) radio event held in 17 ...
