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SC Johnson Donates 50,000 Units of OFF!® Mosquito Repellent to AmeriCares to...
RACINE, Wisconsin, April 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- SC Johnson today announced a partnership with AmeriCares to donate 50,000 units of OFF!® personal repellent to be distributed in Florida and El Salvador to help families combat ...
Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers from Record-Breaking Heat Wave
FRESNO, California, April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- California heat of the past several years has shattered temperature records going back more than 100 years. With this year's heat season approaching, Cal/OSHA hosted a news ...
California Assembly Committee Delivers 2nd Punch to Powdered Alcohol, Passes AB 1554 to Ban...
SACRAMENTO, California, April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) are reporting today that the second of two state bills to ban powdered alcohol in California has been ...
Today’s Podiatrist Keep Americans Walking
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Beautiful spring weather means many Americans are dusting off their sneakers and getting active, but for some, foot pain gets in the way of their exercise plans.
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National Alliance for Hispanic Health Renews Partnership with CDC to Prevent Smoking through Educational...
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "Cigarette smoking is the single largest cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Just imagine if those who smoked quit or never started in the first place and no ...
Colon Cancer Awareness “Thunderclap” on March 29th Brings Together Social Media Power of Over...
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We know that in order to save more lives we need to drastically increase colon cancer screening rates among Hispanics. The question is, how do we help make that happen?", says Dr. ...
Eating Foods High in Vitamin C Cuts Risk of Cataract Progression by a Third
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- A diet rich in vitamin C could cut risk of cataract progression by a third, suggests a study being published online today in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of ...
With Sedentary Lifestyles on the Rise in Latin America, New Campaign Challenges Women to...
NEW YORK, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, Pro Mujer launches its new physical activity video series, Muévete Más. Sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity are quickly spurring the rise of obesity and preventable ...
Eggs, Springtime Celebrations, and Food Poisoning
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover, for many centuries. But, even during ...
Know the Score: Wearing Eye Protection Helps Prevent Athletes from Getting Benched Due to...
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Sports-related eye injuries cause an estimated 100,000 doctor visits each year.1 Yet, most of these injuries can be prevented by wearing eye protection. In fact, a recent study of ...
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Praises Chicago City Council Move to Raise Tobacco-Buying Age...
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "Today, Chicago joined 135 cities and the State of Hawaii in a national movement to realize a smoke-free generation by raising the tobacco buying age to twenty-one. They have set an ...
Strategic Partnership Brings Specialized Health and Lifestyle Programming to HITN
BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) announced a strategic partnership with Natcom to include health and lifestyle segments as part of its regular ...
Ally Brooke and Friend at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Fifth Harmony singer and March of Dimes Celebrity Ambassador, Ally Brooke (left), born prematurely, celebrates winning an award at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards with her new friend ...
Press Conference In Support Of Tobacco 21 Ordinance
CHICAGO, March 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition and Oak Street Health will hold a Press Conference at 10 am on March 14th at Oak Street Health Center - Brighton Park, 4327 S. Archer Ave., Chicago ...
Cal/OSHA Cites and Fines Adult Film Producer James Deen Productions for Violating Condom and...
LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Cal/OSHA issued citations today with proposed penalties of $77,875 to adult film production company Third Rock Enterprises Inc., also known as James Deen Productions, for multiple ...
Powerful California Senate Committee Passes SB 819 to Ban Powdered Alcohol
SACRAMENTO, California, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) are reporting that the first of two proposed bills to ban powdered alcohol in California has been passed ...
Some Imported Dietary Supplements and Nonprescription Drug Products May Harm You
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- If you buy imported products marketed as "dietary supplements" and nonprescription drug products from ethnic or international stores, flea markets, swap meets or online, ...
City Of Hope Launches Spanish-Language Integrated Communications Campaign To Meet The Needs Of The...
DUARTE, California, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- City of Hope today announced the launch of its first-ever broad, integrated Spanish-language communications campaign to reach the Hispanic community in Southern California. ...
SC Johnson Donates More Than 60,000 Units of OFF!® Mosquito Repellent for U.S. Territories
RACINE, Wis., March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, as part of its commitment to provide at least $15 million to help protect families from the Zika virus, SC Johnson announced a donation of more than 60,000 cans and bottles of ...
Superbugs threaten hospital patients
ATLANTA, March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- America is doing a better job of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), but more work is needed – especially in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Centers for ...
Sofia Milos To Host Joy Foundation Benefit at Red Carpet Opening of Allure Banquet...
LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Actress Sofia Milos will host a benefit for The Joy Foundation at the Grand Opening of the Allure Banquet and Event Center on Thursday, March 10th.
The Joy Foundation helps children ...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of preterm birth for mothers with asthma
Early exposure may affect pregnancy outcomes, NIH study finds
BETHESDA, Maryland, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Pregnant women with asthma may be at greater risk of preterm birth when exposed to high levels of certain ...
Michael J. Astrue Joins National Alliance for Hispanic Health Board
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- "We are pleased to welcome Michael J. Astrue to the Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health," said Augustine C. Baca, Chair of the Board of Directors of the ...
Natureplex, LLC Acquisition of Medline’s Enema Category
OLIVE BRANCH, Mississippi, Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/-- Natureplex, LLC, an over-the-counter drug manufacturer headquartered in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is pleased to announce that it has purchased the enema product category ...
Turn Five Minutes of Airport Downtime into a Lifesaving Layover
DALLAS, Feb. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Airport travelers can now put their time to good use and take five minutes to learn the simple, yet lifesaving skills of Hands-Only CPR via interactive training kiosks debuting at six ...
