The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce (HISCEC) Pledges Continued Support for the Children's Heart Foundation (CHF)
The Latino Journal E-News
The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce recently announced its commitment to the Children's Heart Foundation and its mission to bring health, hope and happiness to children and families impacted by congenital heart defects.
"Most people are unaware that Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defect in America, affecting approximately one in one hundred, or 40,000 newborns each year. My baby was born with a CHD. 'Touch a Child's Heart' fundraising campaign is a personal commitment, for me and everyone at the HISCEC, to support the CHF's mission and its valuable contributions to society," Tayde Aburto, HISCEC's CEO, said.
The HISCEC will donate a portion of the proceeds from the organization's 2010 Business and Technology Expo to the CHF. The event will be held at the San Diego Convention Center on September 10th & 11th, 2010. Monies donated to the Children's Heart Foundation help fund research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the number one birth defect in the United States.
"The Children's Heart Foundation is proud to partner with the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce in creating renewed hope through the funding of research for children born with congenital heart defects and their families. Through the contributions made as a result of this partnership, critically needed research will be funded, answers to long standing questions will be developed and children's lives will ultimately be saved. We sincerely thank the HISCEC for their commitment with CHF in 'Saving Children's Lives - One Heart at a Time,' " William Foley, Children's Heart Foundation Executive Director, said.
The HISCEC recognizes the value the Children's Heart Foundation offers those they serve and has vowed its continued assistance after The Expo.
Showing posts with label Latino Health Fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Latino Health Fair. Show all posts
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Monday, March 16, 2009
Latino health care conference planned for April in Az
Health care providers and students invited to learn more about Latino health care issues on April 18
PRESS RELEASE
(Media-Newswire.com) - PHOENIX, Arizona “ Health care concerns affecting the Latino community are an important issue to area health care providers and students entering the medical field. To spread awareness about the latest Latino health care topics, the "Salud Latina en Accion" conference, sponsored by a variety of Arizona-based health care organizations, will be held on April 18 at GateWay Community College. Current medical professionals, students and interested members of the public are invited to attend.
During the event, guest speakers will touch on a variety of topics, including identifying trends in Latino health, discussing management issues of selected Latino health problems and exploring innovative programs addressing Latino health disparities. The conference is sponsored by GateWay Community College, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Valle del Sol Chapter, the Transcultural Nursing Society of Arizona and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Conference support is also being provided by Pfizer Inc. and the Arizona Heart Association.
The "Salud Latina en Accion" conference takes place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at the Center for Health Careers building on the GateWay Community College campus in Phoenix. Registration cost is $60 for regular attendees and $25 for students. Cost includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Janey Buri at 602-286-8546 or buri@gatewaycc.edu.
PRESS RELEASE
(Media-Newswire.com) - PHOENIX, Arizona “ Health care concerns affecting the Latino community are an important issue to area health care providers and students entering the medical field. To spread awareness about the latest Latino health care topics, the "Salud Latina en Accion" conference, sponsored by a variety of Arizona-based health care organizations, will be held on April 18 at GateWay Community College. Current medical professionals, students and interested members of the public are invited to attend.
During the event, guest speakers will touch on a variety of topics, including identifying trends in Latino health, discussing management issues of selected Latino health problems and exploring innovative programs addressing Latino health disparities. The conference is sponsored by GateWay Community College, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Valle del Sol Chapter, the Transcultural Nursing Society of Arizona and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Conference support is also being provided by Pfizer Inc. and the Arizona Heart Association.
The "Salud Latina en Accion" conference takes place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18 at the Center for Health Careers building on the GateWay Community College campus in Phoenix. Registration cost is $60 for regular attendees and $25 for students. Cost includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Janey Buri at 602-286-8546 or buri@gatewaycc.edu.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Drink Milk campaign goes Latino
Drink and Dance Your Way to Health
TOMA LECHE Offers Free Salsa Workouts & MILK in National City Health Fair
PRESS RELEASE
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 7, throngs of San Diegans will get in touch with their Latin side. Sashaying to the rhythm of salsa music, every "1, 2, 3" step could lead to better health.
Dancing after all is a form of exercise that gets the heart racing and the body moving - crucial to helping curb health problems like diabetes and obesity that plague many families, especially Hispanics today. With more than 13 million Latinos living in California(1), health experts are becoming increasingly aware of the complications related to obesity and diabetes in this community. Statistics show that nearly three in four Mexican-Americans(2), the largest Hispanic group in the United States, are overweight or obese and about 2.5 million U.S. Hispanics have diabetes(3).
To fight these alarming trends and to promote healthy living, GOT MILK? will join other non-profit agencies in offering free health services and education to Latinos at the American Diabetes Association Feria de la Salud on Mar. 7 at Kimball Park in National City. With GOT MILK?, attendees will also be able to join in on free salsa workout classes to learn how to dance their way to health while also learning about the benefits of drinking low fat milk for a healthier lifestyle.
"We know that by making simple changes to your diet and exercising through dancing, for example, can help prevent diabetes," says Katie Croskrey, American Diabetes Association Executive Director for the Greater San Diego area. "A person shedding as little as five percent of his body weight can decrease the chance of getting Type 2 Diabetes (In Type 2 Diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy) by nearly 60 percent."
The upcoming free health fair is an easy way for Latinos and their families to pick up health information, to learn about healthy eating and to participate in fun exercise programs. Patrons will also have the opportunity to receive free health screenings and advice from onsite experts. Drink & Dance Your Way to Health with GOT MILK? will take place Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009 at Kimball Park (between 12th St. and "D" Ave. in National City) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
About the CMPB
The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of GOT MILK? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. GOT MILK? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB's Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline "Familia, Amor y Leche" (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, following a growing trend in Hispanic food advertising that uses wit and humor to reach audiences. GOT MILK? gifts and recipes can be viewed at http://www.gotmilk.com and http://www.tomaleche.com. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
TOMA LECHE Offers Free Salsa Workouts & MILK in National City Health Fair
PRESS RELEASE
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 7, throngs of San Diegans will get in touch with their Latin side. Sashaying to the rhythm of salsa music, every "1, 2, 3" step could lead to better health.
Dancing after all is a form of exercise that gets the heart racing and the body moving - crucial to helping curb health problems like diabetes and obesity that plague many families, especially Hispanics today. With more than 13 million Latinos living in California(1), health experts are becoming increasingly aware of the complications related to obesity and diabetes in this community. Statistics show that nearly three in four Mexican-Americans(2), the largest Hispanic group in the United States, are overweight or obese and about 2.5 million U.S. Hispanics have diabetes(3).
To fight these alarming trends and to promote healthy living, GOT MILK? will join other non-profit agencies in offering free health services and education to Latinos at the American Diabetes Association Feria de la Salud on Mar. 7 at Kimball Park in National City. With GOT MILK?, attendees will also be able to join in on free salsa workout classes to learn how to dance their way to health while also learning about the benefits of drinking low fat milk for a healthier lifestyle.
"We know that by making simple changes to your diet and exercising through dancing, for example, can help prevent diabetes," says Katie Croskrey, American Diabetes Association Executive Director for the Greater San Diego area. "A person shedding as little as five percent of his body weight can decrease the chance of getting Type 2 Diabetes (In Type 2 Diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy) by nearly 60 percent."
The upcoming free health fair is an easy way for Latinos and their families to pick up health information, to learn about healthy eating and to participate in fun exercise programs. Patrons will also have the opportunity to receive free health screenings and advice from onsite experts. Drink & Dance Your Way to Health with GOT MILK? will take place Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009 at Kimball Park (between 12th St. and "D" Ave. in National City) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
About the CMPB
The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of GOT MILK? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. GOT MILK? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB's Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline "Familia, Amor y Leche" (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, following a growing trend in Hispanic food advertising that uses wit and humor to reach audiences. GOT MILK? gifts and recipes can be viewed at http://www.gotmilk.com and http://www.tomaleche.com. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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