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AUTO: Did You Know?
Though many people might grumble about safety-belt laws, the laws appear to be working as the percentage of vehicle passengers buckling up continues to rise, according to the United States Department of Transportation.
In 2006, the state with the lowest safety-belt use was Mississippi, where only 60.8 percent of vehicle passengers wore safety belts. On the other hand, Hawaii is leading the way, with better than 95 percent buckling up.
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Arkansas Red Cross blood supply low, urges donations
LITTLE ROCK, AR --Summer in Arkansas is when many people spend time outdoors, boating on the state’s many lakes, vacationing in scenic state parks, playing sports and gardening. It is during this busy time that accidents often occur, many requiring life-saving blood transfusions.
The need for blood increases in the summer, and traditionally, American Red Cross blood supplies fall to low levels this time of the year. That is why it is vitally important for people to donate blood to the Ameri.... |
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Latin stars join St Jude’s in the fight against childhood cancer
MIAMI, FL -- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the world’s premier pediatric cancer research center, celebrated its fifth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars at The Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Miami. Model and television personality Daisy Fuentes served as the celebrity chair for the fifth consecutive year.
The gala featured live performances by legendary singer-songwriter and Grammy Award winner José Feliciano, pop singer and multi-platinum recording artist who is now rel.... |
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Arkansas' Former Governor Mike Huckabee’s Book now available in Spanish
MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO -- Most people don’t stop bad habits until they have had a serious health scare. Such was the case for presidential candidate and former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2002. After his personal success at shedding 100-plus pounds, he has found a platform to share his secrets to creating better health habits in “Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork.”
Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, today announced t.... |
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Programs help uninsured Americans stay healthy
Ivette Aponte is one of over 14 million Latinos in the United States who is not covered by medical insurance. Even though Ivette holds two part-time jobs, she and her family are uninsured because her employers do not offer insurance. Without insurance, Ivette found that she could not afford medicines her doctor prescribed for her medical conditions.
But two years ago, Ivette decided to find help getting the prescriptions she needs. “My medicines help me manage my conditions and keep going to.... |
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It’s not just bad behavior: ADD in the latino community
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affects between four to 12 percent of children in the United States—it’s one of the most common disorders among children in the United States. Those who are affected by ADD often have a hard time focusing in school, are easily distracted, and may be hyperactive or impulsive. ADD can affect people of all ethnicities, and many Latino families struggle with the disorder.
According to a 2005 study, there is often a stigma around psychiatric disorders in the Lat.... |
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Pizza Hut(R) announces spanish online ordering
Dallas, TX-- Pizza Hut, America's Favorite Pizza, announced today that it has developed Spanish online ordering capabilities. Customers can conveniently place their orders online by visiting the Pizza Hut Spanish language website at http://www.espanol.pizzahut.com or by visiting the http://www.pizzahut.com website and clicking on "EN ESPANOL".
"The Hispanic market is very important to Pizza Hut," said Betty Crowe, Hispanic marketing manager for Pizza Hut. "We first offered a Spanish websit.... |
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Program offers support to Spanish-speaking patients who suffer from depression
Depression is a serious medical condition that affects roughly eight million Hispanics, who are significantly more likely to be chronically depressed than non-Hispanics, according to a recent study funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health. Further, a Surgeon General's report on mental health suggests Hispanics may not be receiving adequate treatment.
Patient education and support are important components of treatment of patients with depression. However, Hispanic patients may face .... |
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“¡Hola! Arkansas Health & Safety Fair” to provide free health screenings, free rides and a blood drive
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- On Saturday, Septemeber 23, 2006 sponsors and exhibitors will be offering free health screenings, free rides, free soft drinks and water and information celebrating the “National Preparedness Month” at the 3rd annual of the “¡Hola! Arkansas Health & Safety Fair” at the River Market in downtown Little Rock from 10 am to 4pm.
The 3rd Annual event will focus in providing Hispanic and Latino Families with effective preparedness and information to live a Safer and Healthier lif.... |
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The myths and realities of tobacco use
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Hispanics, according to a 1998 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body – not only the lungs – but also the brain, kidneys, eyes, bladder and heart. With coronary heart disease as the leading cause of death among Hispanics living in the U.S., it is clear that tobacco use is an important risk factor.
There are more than 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes, according to the National Cancer In.... |
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Hispanic cardiologist leading nationwide study of investigational treatment for heart disease
MIAMI BEACH, FL --When one of Dr. Gervasio Lamas’ patients asked him about the merits of an alternative treatment for heart disease called chelation therapy, the award-winning cardiologist immediately dismissed it.
That was seven years ago. Now, Dr. Lamas is the lead researcher of the largest study ever conducted on chelation therapy (pronounced key-LAY-shun), an investigational treatment for people with heart disease. The study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, is the large.... |
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College of Nursing’s Ramirez goes extra mile to recruit Hispanic students
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- As the only Hispanic nurse in Arkansas with a doctorate degree, Carmen Ramirez, Ed.D., finds herself in great demand.
The distinction has led to her appointment to several campus and state boards, and task forces that promote diversity, the most recent one being commissioner for the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Ramirez also has taken on the role of Hispanic student recruiter for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing.
Ramirez is .... |
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NHMA to tackle health disparities, obesity and diabetes among latinos
WASHINGTON, DC -- To tackle health disparities and soaring obesity and diabetes rates among Latinos, the National Hispanic Medical Association, NHMA, is partnering on an initiative with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services‚ Office of Minority Health (OMH) to develop leadership training, education and outreach programs to improve Hispanic health.
The initiative will be announced March 24 at NHMA’s 10th annual conference, “Somos Unidos: United to Eliminate Health Disparities For Hi.... |
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One in three women in the U.S. suffer from cardiovascular disease
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- Too few people realize that cardiovascular disease with heart disease being the main component is the number one killer of women, more than all forms of cancer and the next five leading causes of death combined. Hispanic women are most at risk group for cardiovascular disease. But the good news is that heart disease can largely be prevented. For that reason, Go Red For Women is evolving its campaign into a spirited movement encouraging women to improve their heart health .... |
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Stamp Out Smoking Campaign Targets Arkansas Hispanics
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- The Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services’ Stamp Out Smoking campaign, supported by prominent members of the Hispanic community, announced at a rally on January 31 at Cloverdale Middle School increased efforts to get more Hispanics in Arkansas to quit smoking.
According to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 23 percent of Hispanics in Arkansas smoke, while nine percent of Hispanic youth in the state are exposed to dangerous secondhan.... |
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