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Seniors with Diabetes: Medicare Benefits Can Help Save Your Sight
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- One in four Americans age 65 or older has diabetes, putting them at increased risk for vision loss and blindness. Fortunately, diabetes-related vision loss is largely preventable ...
Dr. Christine Olson Named March Of Dimes Agnes Higgins Honoree
CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The March of Dimes honored a researcher and educator who developed educational programs that successfully prevented excess weight gain during pregnancy among low-income women – reducing ...
Children’s Teeth Top Parents’ Halloween Concerns
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- The largest candy-consumption night of the year is right around the corner. More than 80 percent of parents say their kids will participate in a Halloween celebration2, and when asked ...
Despite Increased Awareness of Domestic Violence, Signs of Abuse Still Go Unrecognized
DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Americans still have more to learn about domestic abuse. Today, Mary Kay released new data from its sixth annual Truth About Abuse survey, which reveals that despite increased awareness of ...
November Is Prematurity Awareness Month
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- To honor the 1 in 10 babies in the United States born prematurely each year, prominent buildings and landmarks nationwide, including the Empire State Building in New York ...
Genetic Tests Of Amniotic Fluid Could Help Guide Treatment Of Preterm Births
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Researchers funded in part by the March of Dimes report that they have identified a way to conduct genetic tests of amniotic fluid in pregnant women to better determine the ...
Women Achieve Key Insurance Coverage Gains Since ACA Implementation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- On the eve of the 2016 Open Enrollment period for Marketplace coverage, the March of Dimes and Urban Institute released a new study documenting gains in insurance coverage among women ...
Longest Recovery Event In U.S. Kicks Off Los Angeles Edition
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ --Los Angeles based Writers In Treatment announces an exciting, feature-packed schedule of events for the 7th Annual REEL Recovery Film Festival – Los Angeles Edition 2015. ...
Care Harbor Provided Free Medical, Dental and Vision Services to More Than 3,000 Patients...
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Care Harbor — a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization that helps uninsured and underserved populations by organizing large-scale free urban health clinics — wrapped up its ...
Anthem Foundation Awards $1 Million To March Of Dimes To Give More Babies A...
Grant Builds on Longstanding Relationship and Proven Results
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- One in ten babies in the United States is born prematurely, placing 380,000 newborns each year at increased ...
Mary Kay’s ‘Truth About Abuse’ Survey Reveals Many Do Not Recognize Signs of Abuse
DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- There is a critical need to recognize all forms of abuse. Mary Kay's Truth About Abuse survey reveals that Americans' awareness of domestic violence is on the rise, but many still do not ...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® And More Than 70 Leading National Brands Kick Off...
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Now in its twelfth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ...
A Fun Way to Help People Make a Serious Health Insurance Decision
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- People buying or renewing their health insurance through the exchanges will be able to begin picking a plan for 2016 in less than a month. Which plan they choose could make a big ...
Puerto Rican Family Institute Presents Second Annual Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!®...
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This Saturday, October 10, 2015, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and Puerto Rican Family Institute presents the 2nd Annual Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® San ...
LowestMed Launches MediBajo — First Prescription Pricing App for the Hispanic Community
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- To help the Hispanic community compare and find better prices for their prescription drugs, LowestMed has launched MediBajo, the first prescription price comparison app ...
Fuel Up to Play 60 Launches New Spanish-Language Resources to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles among...
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Today, GENYOUth announced the launch of Fuel Up to Play 60 en espanol, an...
Dr. Paul Jarris Named Senior Vice President and Deputy Medical Officer of March of...
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Paul E. Jarris, MD, MBA, a nationally known expert in national healthcare policy, clinical quality initiatives, disease prevention and wellness, among other areas, has been ...
Texas A&M launches ‘Healthy South Texas,’ empowers Texans to live healthier lives
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- John Sharp, chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, along with Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, today announced the launch of "Healthy South Texas," a novel effort ...
Invitation to Attend HFSA-AAHFN Heart Failure Patient Day Fair Collaboration
The following letter is being released by the Heart Failure Society of America:
Dear members of the media,
The Heart Failure of Society of America (HFSA) in collaboration with The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) ...
Live Nation And New South Wales Health Renew Partnership
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Live Nation Australia, a Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) company, announces the renewal of its partnership with New South Wales Health (NSW Health).
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- This year, parents of nearly 16,000 children in the U.S. will hear the words: "Your child has cancer." One in five of those children won't survive. September is Childhood ...
Latest Local Health Insurance Statistics Available through Census Bureau’s American Community Survey
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Between 2013 and 2014, the majority of metropolitan areas saw an increase in the percentage of people covered by health insurance, according to statistics released today from the ...
