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Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage at the Comité Noviembre Puerto Rican Artisans & Health Fair – Saturday, Nov. 23 – Bronx, NYC

Hispanic y Latino News :: November 18th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment

Experts warned on Tuesday that the rise in health problems due to obesity among Mexican children, which is considered to be an epidemic, threatens “for the first time” to reduce life expectancy rates in the country.

ASU, ALRE release major study on Arizona’s Latino population – (direct link to report & powerpoint)

Hispanic y Latino News :: November 5th, 2009 Edition :: 5 Minutes to Empowerment

The Prevention Research Center (PRC) in St. Louis is launching a multinational research project focused on preventing the leading causes of death in Hispanics in the United States and Latin America. – will conduct a four-year, $2.8 million effort to apply and adapt evidence-based strategies for preventing heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity in the United States, Mexico and Brazil

Todobebe and Molina Healthcare Produce National Public Service Announcements

Patient Medical Home Linked to Reducing Health Disparities – Studies Find Chronic Disease Awareness Lacking Among US Latinos without Usual Source of Care

National Council of La Raza: Groundbreaking Forum on Latino Children Offers Solutions to the Challenges Faced by this Growing Community

Latino Youth Adopt Health Care Reform Priorities at the 2009 LULAC Washington Youth Leadership Seminar

Top Honors for Best of Show Were Awarded to Lapiz and LatinWorks at the 11th Annual Advertising Age Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards

The health of the nation’s black and Latino communities stands to get a significant shot in the arm from the $650 million in health and wellness funding announced this afternoon by the Department of Health and Human Services

National Hispanic Medical Association Supports Universal Health Coverage

Latino Nutrition Month Inspires Latinos To Bring Healthy Choices To The Table

Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: July 23rd, 2009

Hispanics had 21 percent higher obesity prevalence compared with whites. – Hispanics in the Northeast had lower obesity prevalence than Hispanics in the Midwest, South or West.

Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: June 24th, 2009

About 40.9 percent of Hispanic children between 10 and 17 years old are obese in the United States, according to the BHC. But in Texas this number is even higher, at 46.8 percent.

The U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission has announced that obesity and diabetes are its top priorities for 2009-2010. – Approximately 1.5 million adults in the border region are overweight or obese and another 1.2 million have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

National Hispanic Medical Association to Focus Health Reform on Health Disparities and Comparative Effectiveness Research

Hispanic children in US at greater risk for obesity than other ethnic/racial groups

Latinos in Chicago and Suburbs Face Alarming Numbers of Cases of Alzheimer’s Disease While Thousands More are at Risk of Being Diagnosed

DePaul Partnership With Puerto Rican Cultural Center Wins Top Prize of $15,000 From Illinois Campus Compact

ING EXECUTIVE HONORED FOR MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP Portada de Hispanic Target Award Presented to Javier Palomarez of ING

Video: USDA and Ad Council Announce New Spanish-Language PSAs Featuring Disney’s Jungle Book Characters to Target Hispanic Families

Blogante News Summary for October 15th, 2008

Texas man attempting to lessen Latino obesity – His name is Jorge Vela and he’s a personal trainer by profession and the creator of the first binational fitness boot camp dubbed The SPI Boot Camp Challenge.

Dr. Raul Perea-Henze Comments on How Obama’s Health Plan will Help Improve Hispanic Health

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Launches Triple Play Parents Game Plan In Spanish

The Fourth Annual SPLENDA(R) Sweeteners Chef Splendido Contest Awards Up-and-Coming Latino Chef

Kraft Foods Named a Top Company for Latinas

Quepasa.com Gets a Lift From Dr. Rey – Top Social Networking Site, Quepasa.com, Partners With Famed Plastic Surgeon Dr. Rey of ‘DR. 90210′

President/CEO of National Hispanic Medical Association Dr. Elena Rios to Address Health Care and Health Disparities Tonight at Republican National Convention – MarketWatch

Hispanics Need “Health Reform Plus,” with Education as Well as Health Coverage

Latino Diabetes Association launches new website to prevent growing Diabetes Epidemic in the Latino Community.

Blogante News Summary for Tuesday – July 22nd, 2008

New Hispanic Campaign Targeting Obesity, Created by PlanetWoot

Does Eating at Abuela’s Make Children Fat?

The National Hispanic Medical Association and The New York Academy of Medicine Showcased Health Care Reform for Minority Communities at Policy Briefing July 15

Macalester College – Alumni Awards – 2008 Recipients – J. Michael González-Campoy ’83

Premier Web Site on Child and Teen Mental Health Now in Spanish

Premier Web Site on Child and Teen Mental Health Now in Spanish – AboutOurKids.org Offers Hispanic Parents Vital Information on Kids at Risk

Jóvenes SANOS quizzes community about fast food – Watsonville, California

Blogante News for Monday – June 9th, 2008

Selecciones, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and Macy’s Reach Hispanic Women with Message of Heart Health

Hispanic Latino Minority Health Coalition Director Takes Lead in Obesity Prevention – Indianapolis

Fourth Annual SPLENDA(R) Sweeteners Chef Splendido Contest Supports Aspiring Hispanic Culinary Talent, Opens Call for Entries

Blogante News for Tuesday – May 13th, 2008

Fundacion Azteca America Partners with the Ad Council for Health Awareness Campaign

U.S. obesity rates alarmingly high – (Study found 66% of Hispanics were overweight and 33% to 50% were obese!)

Celebra National Hispanic Health Campaign Kicks-Off Seventh Year of Festival Tour in Chicago, Provides Education on Key Health Issues Impacting Hispanics / Thousands of Free Medical Screenings

The Mabel Katz Show

Latino Doctors to Share Innovations in Care at NHMA Conference April 17-20; Presidential Panel to Speak

Weight-control Information Network Introduces Free Spanish-Language Publication for Hispanic Teens

Grants awarded to Center for Hispanic Studies – University of Texas Arlington School of Nursing

Blogante News for Tuesday – February 19th, 2008

Child obesity seen as fueled by Spanish language tv ads

Congressman Ortiz secures federal funds to support Hispanic health research at UT School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus

Tennis Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Fernandez Prepares to ‘Run for Something Better’ at ING Miami Marathon

MTV Tr3s Responds to Feedback from Young Latinos with Three New Original Series and a New Documentary Destination

Alicia Villarreal is Much More Than the Mariachi Momma, She’s Now the Latest Hispanic Mom to Join the got milk? Campaign

PepsiCo Game Teaches Mexican Kids About Nutrition

Health Plans Target Hispanic, Latino Communities Via the Internet

51% of Mexican-American women between the ages of 40 and 59 were classified as obese, compared with 39% of non-Hispanic white women

National Council of La Raza Joins NINDS Effort to Promote Stroke Awareness in the Latino Community

UnBuenDoctor(R) Launches the First Ever Spanish-Language Website Dedicated to Providing Hispanics with the Ultimate Resources for Health Care

Blogante Headlines for Wednesday – November 7th, 2007

Obesity Leaves Hispanics Prone to Cancers, Diabetes

Down on The Farm – (the farm bill mess)

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Website Features Spanish Health Information

Victory is so Sweet on Live Television: Splenda(R) Brand Chef Splendido Talent Search Chooses Winner on Telemundo’s Cada Dia

Vista clinic program reaches out to Latino families – California

The Cultural War on Diabetes – There’s an epidemic underway in this country, and minority communities are being hit hard. How two Los Angeles doctors are finding new ways to help.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s Institute for Health Promotion Research formed a new organization to fight childhood obesity among Latino children in America.

The “Touring with ChocoMilk and Pancho Pantera’ Program Launches to Empower Children to be Active and Strong

Nestlé Juicy Juice Promotes Healthy Habits, Active Lifestyle among Latino Children and Families – Through Copita Juicy Juice, Hundreds of children will gather to participate in junior soccer tournament at the Rose Bowl

airforce Nutrisoda Launches Spanish Language Web Site

Can the Poor Rates of College-Bound Latinas be Blamed on Obesity? Latina Lista

Sara Ramirez Proves That the Road to Success Is Full Of Curves as the Latest Hispanic Actress to Star in the Milk Mustache Ad

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony to Co-Headline Tour

Plans Announced for Boston’s Largest Latino Health Festival and Cultural Celebration at Boston City Hall on Sunday

Grant money earmarked for Latino health – Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in Hayward and Union City, California

Global Beverage Signs Hispanic Food Giant Goya Foods, Inc. to Distribute Popular MAVI Refresco

Florida Department Of Health Launches Hispanic Obesity Prevention Education

Message to Hispanic Chicago Residents: Think About Your Drink, It Could Affect Both Your Health and Your Weight

Celebra Hispanic Health Festival Stops In Denver; Provides Free Medical Screenings for Hispanics – Saturday, June 9

Celebra Hispanic Health Festival Stops In Atlanta; Provides Free Medical Screenings for Hispanics

Cristina Saralegui Will Join the Sin Barreras Family to Raise Awareness about Health and Well-Being in the Hispanic Community

Nationwide Hispanic Health Celebrations Hit Chicago

Latino Neighborhoods in Need Benefit from Beautification Boosts – Valley Toyota dealers kick off Barrios Bellos Program with weekend event starting Saturday, May 19- Phoenix

Puerto Rico tackling childhood obesity – (26% of youth are obese)

Congress, Media, Experts Come Together to Target Health Disparities at National Hispanic Medical Association Briefing

Congresswoman Hilda Solis Lays Out Top Latino Health Challenges in June Issue of “Médico de Familia’ Magazine

Up and Coming Latina Hollywood Actress Barbara Mori Stars in Her Latest Role as the Newest Hispanic Milk Mustache Celebrity

The DOH Hispanic Obesity Prevention Education HOPE Initiative is Accepting Applications for $325,000 in Mini-Grant Funding for Florida Organizations

Hormel Foods/Herdez Mexican Marketplace Celebrates Dia del Niño at Fiesta Broadway

Celebra Hispanic Health Campaign Launches Spring Tour in San Diego; Provides Free Medical Screenings For Hispanics

No Sign That Ethnic Groups Genes Cause Diabetes

83% of Hispanics Support Restricting TV Junk Food Ads

Celebrities Join Celebra La Vida Con Salud in the Battle Against Health Disparities in Hispanic Communities

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