UnitedHealthcare targets Hispanics Sep 24, 2008
DAVID PELLERIN Healthy Communication: Jaime Gonzalez, national business manager of Latino Health Solutions for UnitedHealthcare, and Rosa Navejar, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, have partnered to offer PlanBien, a health benefits program with comprehensive bilingual support for Spanish-speaking employees ... PlanBien will launch officially in the Metroplex on Sept. 22, when the company starts training North Texas brokers on the program, said Russell A. Bennett,... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
UnitedHealthcare creates new Spanish-language service for members Aug 21, 2008
In developing PlanBien, we enhanced UnitedHealthcare s quality and cost-effective health benefit plans with innovative support services that help address two growing areas of concern: the need to reduce the rate of the uninsured among the Hispanic population; and the effort to help Hispanics many of whom communicate more comfortably in Spanish better understand their health plan and become more engaged in their health care, says Russell Bennett, UnitedHealthcare s vice president of Latino Health... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Read more... Aug 18, 2008
Hispanics are a diverse community, and the 2007 Latino Health Survey explores not only their access to health care, but also their sources of health information and their knowledge about a key disease (diabetes) at greater depth and breadth than any national survey done to date by another research organization or the federal government. It finds that among Hispanic adults, the groups least likely to have a usual health care provider are men, the young, the less educated and those with no health... (PNN Online)
Author: Cinco de Mayo first celebrated in Columbia Aug 9, 2008
The Columbia connection to the U.S. celebration, Cinco de Mayo, was unearthed by David Hayes-Bautista, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the UCLA School of Medicine. He was researching Spanish language newspapers at the time. (The Union Democrat)
The James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards Honor Extraordinary Californians for Innovative, Practical Solutions Jul 30, 2008
America Bracho: Latino Health Access, Santa Ana While residing in Orange County -- one of the state's most affluent regions -- Santa Ana's predominantly Latino community disproportionately suffers from diabetes, obesity and heart disease. America Bracho founded Latino Health Access 15 years ago to engage local residents in educating their neighbors and changing community conditions so as to improve public health. (PR Newswire)
County Democrats Ask Zyra to Resign Jul 16, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Wednesday July 16, 2008. (R News)
Panel seeks green justice Jul 5, 2008
She is a former vice president of government and public affairs at Cablevision Systems Corporation, and was president of the Hispanic Federation, a nonprofit network of 90 Latino health and human service agencies in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Enck said the task force will be closed-door and invitation-only, and may not issue a final report. (Albany Times Union)
So, how much do you know about Cinco de Mayo? May 4, 2008
Some can link Cinco de Mayo to a historical event in Mexico but few know anything about the event, said David E. Hayes-Bautista, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the University of California Los Angeles. Ana Bolanos, director with the Alianza de Mujeres Activas or Alliance of Active Women in Seville, said many Mexican immigrants often are amazed at the visibility Cinco de Mayo has gotten in the U.S.. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Local Cinco De Mayo Celebrations Announced May 4, 2008
Cinco de Mayo celebrations were begun "by Latinos living in California during the Civil War around issues of freedom and democracy," according to David E. Hayes-Bautista, the director of the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture. Mexico's victory came at a time "it looked as if freedom and democracy was just about going to be a thing of the past in the North American land mass," because of the Union's struggles in the Civil War and the French invasion of Mexico, Hayes-Bautista... (NBC4.tv, CA)
Hispanic Federation Response to DOJ Approval of XM-SIRIUS Merger Mar 26, 2008
NEW YORK, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the U.S. Department of Justice's approval of the XM (Nasdaq: ) and SIRIUS (Nasdaq: ) merger, Hispanic Federation President Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez issued the following statement: "The announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice is welcome news to the thousands of minority consumers who will soon experience the many benefits of a combined XM/SIRIUS satellite radio. After more than a year of careful review, anti-trust officials... (PR Newswire)
Movers & Shakers Mar 15, 2008
She is bilingual and has a strong interest in Latino health issues. Kelly will be the new General Manager for the Partnership and will provide supervision for the student intern as well as manage data and budget reporting. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Nielsen Seeks Advice From Hispanic Leaders Feb 28, 2008
TV; Dr. Juan Andrade, president and executive director of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute; Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, professor of medicine and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health re at the UCLA School of Medicine; Jose del Cueto, CEO of Del Cueto Media Group; Guarione M. Diaz, president-CEO of the Cuban American National Council; Dr. Henry Flores, senior policy analyst, William C. Velasquez Institute; Luis A. Miranda Jr., managing partner of the MirRam Group;... (TVweek.com)
Program seeks to curb prostitution in Madison Dec 2, 2007
The station recently began running public service announcements and aired a call-in program with representatives from the police department and Latino Health Council. There s lots of white old men trolling around, too, Krause said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Healthily thinking globally Nov 29, 2007
"It's given me the chance to take my passion for Latino health and learn to better serve.". Milloy will participate in an on-site training that combines her interest in Latino health care with real-life experiences in hospitals and clinics in addition to completing her Spanish major. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Governor's health plan like voodoo economics Nov 13, 2007
This is how he put it last week to a Latino health advocacy conference: "We want to make sure that through our negotiations and through our reforms we have more people, not less people, on health care. And in my reform we will pump $14 billion into the economy, into the health care system, which almost none of it will come from general funds. Instead of cutting people from coverage, we will be adding people to coverage, and that is the whole idea of our reform. And that will bring down the costs... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Focused on Eliminating Health Inequities, C.H.E.F. Elects Nash and Vasquez to Board Nov 8, 2007
Previously, Nash served as Cultural Competency Trainer for Washington State Public Hospitals and Rural Health Care Workers, and she also hosted a weekly radio program focused on Latino health ... She is also a co-founder of the newly formed Latino Health and Wellness Coalition for Okanogan County, and is a member of the Washington Health Foundation's Health Disparities Advisory ... In addition, after conducting a series of focus groups throughout Washington State to assess the needs among... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
ECTC seminars address varied aspects of AIDS Nov 5, 2007
The first seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday is called Sydemics, AIDS and Latino Health Disparities. It will be presented by ethnologist G. Derrick Hodge in Room 257 of the Academic/ Technical Building. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
At our best: Torres recognized by health community Oct 30, 2007
Antonio Torres, promoter (Latino health outreach worker) for the Benton County Health Department s HIV Integration Project was awarded the 2007 Emerging Community Leader Award at the annual conference of the Oregon Public Health Association in Corvallis on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The award is given to a person in the beginning of his or her public health career who has demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Latinos/Hispanics Across the Nation Recognize National Latino AIDS Awareness Day and Call to Action Leaders in Promoting HIV Testing, Prevention and Access to Care Oct 16, 2007
"Louisiana has seen a rapid increase in Latino residents, especially since Hurricane Katrina and Rita. It is important for us to participate in National Latino AIDS Awareness Day because bilingual and bicultural prevention services are poor and this needs to change," stated Sergio Farfan, co-chair of the Louisiana Latino Health Coalition for HIV/AIDS Awareness. "It is time for all Latinos to Wake Up! Take Control! And Take the HIV Test!," said Lillian Rodriguez, President of Hispanic Federation. (PR Newswire)
CALENDAR: Today's events for online: Oct 6, 2007
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North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Geena Davis to hold celebrity auction Sep 25, 2007
VALLEY CENTER -- In celebration of Latino Health Awareness Month, the Network for a Healthy California, Latino Campaign San Diego Region, will host a free health fair from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 31020 Cole Grade Road. The event will include free health screenings, nutrition education and resources, food demonstrations and prizes. (North County Times)
Mega Events in September, Including Chicago Event This Sat./Sun., Allow Heart Health Campaign to Reach Tens of Thousands of Hispanics During Cholesterol Awareness Month Sep 13, 2007
About the Hispanic Federation The Hispanic Federation is a service-oriented membership organization of 94 Latino health and human service agencies dedicated to promote the social, political and economic well-being of the Latino community. The Federation provides a wide-range of services geared towards strengthening Hispanic families and supporting Latino institutions serving over two million Hispanics living in the Northeast region. (PR Newswire)
NCTA DTV-Transition Campaign Wins Plaudits From Lawmakers Sep 8, 2007
As new programming catering towards Latinos continues to flourish, we are proud to say that the Hispanic community is being recognized as a critical part of mainstream America and that Latinos are central to the future of digital TV, said Lillian Rodriguez Lopez, president of the Hispanic Federation, which represents 90 Latino health and human service agencies in the Northeast U.S.. There are no comments posted for this article. (Multichannel News)
Central Valley urged to join health debate Jun 2, 2007
"We saw a need to get people together to focus particularly on Latino health in the Central Valley."Alonzo-Diaz encouraged Valley residents to get involved in the health-reform debate. "It's extremely important that the voices of Latinos and the voices of the Central Valley be heard." The reporter can be reached at or (559) 441-6310. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Coalition Forms to Save Anaheim Memorial Medical Center May 24, 2007
WHAT: Press conference to announce the formation of a community coalition seeking a new buyer for Anaheim Memorial Medical Center WHO: Leah Fraser, Latino Health Access Amin David, Los Amigos Representative for Assemblyman Jose Solorio, 69th District Representative for State Senator Lou Correa, 34th District California Nurses Association WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Anaheim Memorial Medical Center Across the street from the Emergency Room 1111 W. La Palma Ave (Lomita Street Palma... (PR Newswire)
Speaker: Latino consumers key aspect for future May 12, 2007
David Hayes-Bautista, director of the UCLA Center for Study of Latino Health and Culture, talks at the Northern Santa Barbara County Economic Outlook 2007, presented Friday at Hancock College ... Hayes-Bautista, who holds a doctorate in medical sociology, is director of the Center for Study of Latino Health and Culture at UCLA.. (Santa Maria Times)
Borders Group Establishes External Diversity Council May 9, 2007
-- Rockelle Henderson, associate publisher, Hilton Publishing Co., a publisher of African-American and Latino health books ... is a publisher of African-American and Latino health books. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cinco de Mayo Provides Collective Identity for Latinos UCLA, May. 04 May 5, 2007
Cinco de Mayo, the celebration of Mexico's victory over invading French troops in 1862, is an important observance because it has reflected the changes and developments in Latino communities throughout California for the past 145 years and because it was invented in California, according to a paper recently published by the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture ... About the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and CultureSince 1992, the UCLA Center for the Study of Latino... (University of California Newswire, CA)
Up to the challenge Dec 26, 2006
Other activities: Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics board of directors; member of the White House Task Force on Latino Health; member of the U.S. Small Business Administration National Advisory Council; co-founder of Doctors Opposed to Child Sacrifice ... He also serves by appointment on the White House Task Force on Latino Health and the U.S. Small Business Administration National Advisory Council. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
California no longer population magnet Dec 22, 2006
" The state's birth rate has been declining gradually, noted Johnson, including among Latinos, who account for an estimated 1 in 3 Californians. For the past five years, more than half of all babies born in California have been Latino, and those kids started kindergarten this year, said David Hayes-Bautista, director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at UCLA's medical school. "That's the future labor force of the state," he said. "The big question is, 'How good will their... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Unhealthy Diagnosis Dec 13, 2006
"The state of Latino Health in Connecticut is in crisis," is the opening line of a study released Tuesday by the Hispanic Health Council, which for the first time attempted to isolate Connecticut residents of Spanish descent and take their collective temperature ... Its first project was the report, "A Profile of Latino Health in Connecticut," which for the first time attempts to put statistics behind long-held suspicions. (FOX61, CT)
Leading health care advocates address universal health care at UC Irvine's UCI, Oct. 13 Oct 14, 2006
America Bracho, president and CEO, Latino Health Access. Dr. John Geyman, professor emeritus of family medicine, University of Washington. (University of California Newswire, CA)
Gay Latino group leaves a large debt Oct 5, 2006
Founded in 1987, the National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Organization relied on grants from groups such as the Los Angeles-based California Endowment, which provided $25,000 in 2003 for a Latino health summit. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the Washington-based organization more money for AIDS/HIV education, including a $1. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Santa Ana Tackles Its Weighty Problem Sep 30, 2006
Mother and daughter are exercising and taking nutrition classes at the Healthy Weight program run by Latino Health Access, just one of several hard-won resources geared toward educating Latino families in Santa Ana ... Officials from the Santa Ana Unified School District, the YMCA, city government and the nonprofit Latino Health Access have worked to secure nearly $1 ... "I think we are one of the few places where we see the convergence of several big-time grants that are letting us do all this... (Los Angeles Times)
More Than 500 Statewide Organizations and Opinion Leaders Endorse Proposition 84 Sep 27, 2006
Public Health Organizations -- California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health, Coalition for Clean Air, Clean Air Now, Latino Health Access, Southern California Public Health Association, Environmental Health Organization, Children's Health Environmental Coalition and Southern California Public Health Association. Regional Governments -- League of California Cities, Association of Bay Area Governments, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, 18 California Cities and 13... (PR Newswire)
Latino Health Care Enrollment Festival Sponsored by HealthyFresno and Sequoia Community Health Sep 21, 2006
U.S. Newswire : Releases : "Latino Health Care Enrollment Festival Sponsored by...". (US Newswire)
Panel to guide creation of new Adventist center Sep 4, 2006
Members of the panel include Steve Galen, executive director of the nonprofit ; Malcolm Joseph, medical director for health insurer ; Sonia Mora, manager of the Latino health initiative at the Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services; and Anna Sommers, a research associate at the 's Health Policy Center. Other panel members represent the University of Maryland, CASA of Maryland and several private organizations involved in health care, social services and public policy. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Hispanic paradox baffles medical community Sep 3, 2006
" Possible reasons debated The reasons for the paradox are a matter of some debate. Some scholars attribute it to immigration, which may draw selectively from the ranks of the hale and hardy. Another possibility is that many immigrants return to their home countries when seriously ill, skewing mortality statistics in this country. But increasingly, researchers are suggesting that such factors as diet, lifestyle choices and strong social support networks are the key to Hispanics'... (AZCentral -- News)
Poor and Healthy: A Medical Mystery Aug 28, 2006
" The reasons for the paradox are a matter of some debate. Some scholars attribute it to immigration, which may draw selectively from the ranks of the hale and hardy. Another possibility is that many immigrants return to their home countries when seriously ill, skewing mortality statistics in this country. But increasingly, researchers are suggesting that such factors as diet, lifestyle choices and strong social support networks are the key to Latinos' better-than-expected health. "They're not... (Los Angeles Times)
Cordova-Winchell builds bridge between two communities Aug 12, 2006
She then spent a year in Spain and also worked in public relations for the Latino Health Institute in Boston as assistant to the human resources director for a short time. Then she was hired to work with NEEM -- New England European Missions -- overseeing the program for Hope Worldwide, an organization based on volunteers who find needs in countries abroad and go there to help. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
California State Treasurer Phil Angelides Endorses Prop. 84 Aug 1, 2006
Several notable supporters include: * The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) * League of California Cities * Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce * The Nature Conservancy * Southern California Public Health Association * Latino Health Access * League of Women Voters of California * Black American Political Association of California, and * California Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO To view a complete list of supporters, or to obtain additional information on Proposition 84, please go... (PR Newswire)
After Slow Start, Angelides Revs Up Jul 22, 2006
He has shown up at levees being repaired, a Girls State conference, a Latino health center, high school drama classes, the Mexican border, an ethanol plant, and, in a bright yellow jacket, among firefighters at the Southern California wildfires. Helped by Democrats in the Legislature, Schwarzenegger also scored a critical political victory by signing the state's budget on time this summer. (Los Angeles Times)
Latino coalition continues effort to bridge cultural gap Jul 15, 2006
A group of Centro Latino board members, volunteers and others attended the United States Department of Agriculture Fund for Rural America Kentucky and Tennessee Latino Health Coalition's 4th Annual Conference. The conference involves four counties -- two from each state -- that were selected to receive the USDA Fund for Rural America grant. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Latino job, health fair draws crowd to Omni Centre Jun 13, 2006
"This is the work of all the community," said Marta Sonja Londona Mejia, outgoing director of the Latino Health Center. The purpose was to connect people to community services, job opportunities and provide tests for a variety of health concerns like diabetes, high blood pressures and breast cancer. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Latinas Have New Online Breast Cancer Resource May 29, 2006
A team of representatives from Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela translated the site into Spanish, with assistance from the Dane County Latino Health Council. Redes en Accion: The National Latino Cancer Network and the Center for Patient Partnerships also contributed to the translations. (Health-Finder)
County council OKs budget May 20, 2006
1 million, for the Latino Health Initiative. n a $200,000 increase, to $620,000, for the Asian Health Initiative. (Frederick News-Post)
Parents Hold the Key to Child's Healthy Weight May 6, 2006
She analyzed data from interviews with 194 women and children taking part in the Latino Health Project. The women were recruited during pregnancy and then interviewed annually for three years. (MEDLINEplus)
Marketing to ethnic groups gives insurance and care providers healthy returns May 1, 2006
In the past year alone, PacifiCare's Latino membership grew 15,000 to 17,000, estimates Russell Bennett vice president of Latino Health Solutions. About 100,000 Latinos have signed up with PacifiCare since the initiative started, In California, Latino membership has grown from 23 percent to 27 percent of its 1. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Mothers often have inaccurate perceptions of their children's body weight, study shows Apr 30, 2006
" Fuentes-Afflick said. The study analyzed data from patient interviews conducted for the Latino Health Project, a prospective study of Latina women who were recruited during pregnancy and interviewed annually. The study included 194 women and children who were interviewed in 2000-03, three years after recruitment. The number of overweight children was higher among women who perceived their children had good or excellent health status, among women who had no concerns about their children's... (EurekAlert!)
AROUND THE REGION Apr 19, 2006
The UnitedHealthcare Latino Health Scholars program is awarding 75 $2,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors fluent in English and Spanish who carry a minimum 3. 0 grade point average. (The Morning Star)
Univision's KMEX-TV Awarded Prestigious Peabody Award for ''El 15% de los Estados Unidos'' Apr 7, 2006
D., Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at the University of California, Los Angeles. The Peabody Award is considered the most selective and prestigious award in the electronic media industries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Policy changes in poultry industry could reduce worker injuries, report suggests Feb 24, 2006
D., of the Center for Latino Health Research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. "Poultry processing has among the highest occupational illness and injury rates of any private industry.". (EurekAlert!)
Spanish added to carpool service Jan 20, 2006
Program managers cited a 2005 study by the University of California-Los Angeles Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture to say that Latino immigrants are five times more likely than whites to carpool. Because a large part of the population works in the service industry and have to travel some distance and deal with congestion,'' Valdez said, ``the program increases the reliability of people and their chances of being on the job when they need to be. (San Jose Mercury News)
