Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos

HCHS/SOL Oportunidades de participacion

2011-11-10T13:46:00.000-05:00

Ud podria ser invitado a participar en otros estudios bajo HCHS/SOL

conocidos como “estudios auxiliaries”.

Estos estudios miran mas de cerca muchas de las areas de estudio de HCHS/SOL y son importantes porque ayudan a mejorar nuestro conocimiento de la salud del Hispano/Latino. Su participación es estrictamente voluntaria y separada de su compromiso inicial con HCHS/SOL. Los siguientes estudios auxiliaries de HCHS/SOL están actualmente reclutando o están por venir: Evaluación de nutrición y actividad fisica(SOLNAS). Mira una mejor manera de medir el consumo de calorias en la dieta, proteinas, vitaminas y minerales; tambien mira la mejor manera de medir la actividad fisica, como caminar y las actividades domesticas. SUEÑO (Sleep) - Trata de entender mejor como los Hispano-Americanos duermen y como esto podria afectar su salud. Ocular Healthcare - Examina la salud ocular y la utilización de la asistencia medica de los hispanos registrados en el Miami Field Center. ECHO-SOL - Mirará a como los factores tradicionales y psicosocial/socioeconomico podrian determinar la estructura cardiovascular y función entre los Hispanos/Latinos SOL Youth Study -Nos ayudará a entender mejor los factores que ponen a los niños en riesgo de diabetes y enfermedades del corazón.

Si usted es invitado a un estudio auxiliary, por favor acepte!!!

Mas de 16,000 Participantes!!!

2011-11-10T13:31:00.004-05:00

Estimado SOL participante,

Es un placer compartirle que nuestras cuatro ciudades de HCHS/SOL excedieron la meta de 4,000 participantes. Su participación ha sido de tremenda ayuda para la comunidad Hispana/Latina de futuras generaciones. Nos seguiremos comunicando anualmente con usted para completar por telefono su entrevista anual. Recuerde, que esta breve entrevista consistirá en preguntas relacionadas con cambios en su salud. Por favor mantenganos informados sobre cambios en su dirección para mantenerle informado sobre el
progreso de HCHS/SOL.

THANK YOU--MUCHAS GRACIAS!

2011-02-07T09:02:00.001-05:00

HCHS is in the final leg of recruitment of new participants to the cohort of 4,000 each in Miami, Chicago, San Diego and New York, for a combined total of 16,000 participants! The next phase is data analysis and annual follow ups of our current participants; very exciting work ahead.

Thank you for all the support to the community outreach activities of HCHS in the last years; we could not have been able to make it without your support!

Once the data is worked on, papers will be published and presentations for different audiences will become available. Fact sheets and other resources for the public and the general community will be prepared and disseminated next.

Personally, it has been a pleasure for me to work with the other 3 field centers, the project office at NHLBI, the Coordinating Center and last but not least, clinic staff, recruiters and all community stakeholders and partners of the Miami Field Center since 2007 until now.

Now to the next phase,

Thanks again for all your support!

Miami Field Center
HCHS-SOL

DIABETES SESSION IN HIALEAH

2011-01-11T16:11:00.001-05:00

Working with the Alliance for Aging and the Hialeah Housing Authority, an education session in diabetes was conducted with members of the comedores program, Jan 11 at Vivian Villas.

Again, thanks to the following members of the Community Advisory Committee: Por Tu Familia/ADA, Alianza Pro Vejez and Gabriela Marquez.

See us in action!

ACTIVIDADES EN ENERO--JANUARY ACTIVITIES

2011-01-10T13:52:00.001-05:00

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CALENDARIO 2011 CALENDAR

2011-01-10T13:50:00.001-05:00

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DIA DE LA MUJER LATINA--Feria de Salud en Hialeah, 11 de diciembre

2010-11-29T16:17:00.007-05:00

Muchas gracias a Graciela Marquez,

voluntaria del Comite de Asesoria Comunitaria del HCHS-SOL,

aqui educando en diabetes.

Many thanks to Graciela Marquez,

volunteer member of the Community Advisory Committee HCHS-SOL,

here conducting diabetes education and awareness.

Diciembre 1ro- Sesion de Informacion Genetica en Hialeah

2010-11-29T13:13:00.000-05:00

FREE / GRATIS

Patterson Pavillion

1875 West 44th Place,

Hialeah

11 am -12:30 pm

Reservas: 305-243-1392

CALENDARIO DE DICIEMBRE / DECEMBER CALENDAR

2010-11-29T12:56:00.000-05:00

POR TU FAMILIA---NOVIEMBRE 21 EN TROPICAL PARK

2010-11-11T15:06:00.001-05:00

HCHS-SOL TE INVITA; VEN CON TU FAMILIA

CALENDARIO NOVIEMBRE-NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES

2010-11-03T15:23:00.000-04:00

PROGRAMA GRATIS PARA DEJAR DE FUMAR

2010-11-03T15:15:00.000-04:00

VIERNES 5 DE NOVIEMBRE--FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5TH

2010-11-01T11:52:00.000-04:00

De parte de nuestros colaboradores comunitarios en la ciudad de Hialeah, una invitacion al evento de prevencion del uso del tabaco por la juventud. Habra actividades para toda la familia.

ENHORABUENA---CONGRATULATIONS: OUR 3,000 PARTICIPANTS!

2010-10-29T17:22:00.001-04:00

Greetings from the Hispanic Community Health Study-SOL!

• As of this Sunday October 24th, we have reached the milestone of 3,003 participants seen at the Miami Field Center research clinic! Our target goal is 4,000 by June next year, thus we are on our way to successfully reaching our target!

• Reminder: we have a free tobacco cessation program with Miami-Dade AHEC, with support, counseling and free aids for those who enroll. Contact person is Angel Alvarez at 305-597-3640.

• Please find enclosed the November SOL Healthy Lifestyles Calendar for our SOL participants and the community in general. It’s filled with health fairs, free screenings and other events from us and our partners. Thanks to the members of the SOL Community Advisory Committee and the SOL Circle of Friends all the work they do!

Thanks again!

Friday October 29--La Poderosa 670 AM radio

2010-10-29T17:17:00.003-04:00

Thanks to Dr. Orit Weitzman, Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Miami Behavioral Medicine Research Center, for her appearance today at La Poderosa Friday radio program of La Alianza Pro Vejez/Alliance for Aging.

They are members of our SOL Community Advisory Committee and support SOL by opening doors for us with information, referrals and local services for our SOL participants.

Dr. Weitzman talked today about the relationship between psychosocial factors, mental health and overall wellbeing managing chronic diseases. She joined fellow panelists Brendaly Rodriguez from SOL, Marilyn Perez from La Alianza, and Dr. Renald Murray, Regional Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Atlanta office.

Thanks again to our hosts Maria Hidalgo, Vitas staff and Alianza volunteer, and Dr. Horacio Ferrer from La Alianza, for ongoing support of SOL via this radio program segment in Spanish.

¡Muchas gracias!

Viernes 22 de octubre--Friday October 22--NAVARRO Hialeah

2010-10-12T14:05:00.000-04:00

Cuban National Council Health Fair--Saturday 16th--Sabado 16 en Douglas Park!

2010-10-12T13:30:00.002-04:00

The CNC Health, Safety & Wellness Fair serves the health-related needs of the underserved Hispanic and the immigrant communities of Miami. The Hispanic community is the most under insured ethnic community in Miami-Dade County.

The CNC fair takes place at Douglas Park located at 2755 S.W. 37th Avenue, Miami, Florida from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 900 community residents attend the fair every year.

The fair features distinguished health care experts from both the local and national levels who participate as speakers together with many local hospitals, health care providers, and health organizations.

The Health Fair offers health screenings/exams and presentations free and open to the public:
 General Health Screenings for all ages (blood pressure, cholesterol, spinal and much more)

 Nutrition and Fitness Expert Advice

 Celebrity Guests Presentations

 Giveaways / Prizes / Raffles

 Snacks and Drinks

 Fun Games and Family Activities

For more information, please visit: www.cnc.org

Martes 5 de Octubre--NAVARRO Hialeah

2010-10-01T13:42:00.000-04:00

OCTOBER CALENDAR--ACTIVIDADES EN OCTUBRE

2010-10-01T13:26:00.000-04:00

RESUMEN DEL VIERNES--LAST FRIDAY'S WRAP UP

2010-09-20T14:31:00.002-04:00

HOLA! / Greetings!

1. El viernes 17 de septiembre estuvimos en la Poderosa 670 AM radio, de 10-11 am presentando el tema de la hipertension, en la Hora de la Alianza.

La invitada del SOL fue Lorgia McCane, RN, MSIE (Master in Science in Industrial Engineering), MOES (Masters in Occupational Ergonometrics and Safety).

A chaplain for many years, Ms. Lorgia McCane has worked and conducted patient safety studies at JHS-Rayder Trauma Center, currently working as a registered nurse at a private hospital. She talked about hypertension, the cardiovascular diseases cases she has seen at emergency rooms, and how we can prevent or manage our blood pressure to avoid deadly complications.

2. Take Control/Tomando Control Health Fair- With a member of our Community Advisory Committee (CAC), the Florida Poison Information Network, we attended this local health fair organized by the Miami-Dade Dept. of Health. SOL provided free blood pressure screenings, among the other service providers.

3. CME-CEU SOL Education Session on Sleep Disordered Breathing, with Dr. Alberto Ramos.

Thank you to MD-AHEC for coordinating this event with us. We had a great turnout of 15 participants! The session was very informative and the physicians at Jessie Trice Community Health Center had meaningful questions for our speaker. Dr. William Wohlgemuth also briefly talked about an incoming ancillary study from SOL, the SUENO study.

Here is a picture with our host, Dr. Edwin Bosa-Osorio.

It was a long and productive day!

Sleep Disorders: Free for Health Professionals (1.5 CME/CEUs available)

2010-09-10T15:50:00.000-04:00

September 11 Health Fair--Feria de Salud y Ayuda con un Plan Medico

2010-09-09T11:36:00.000-04:00

UNINSURED MIAMI-DADE RESIDENTS SEEKING HEALTH INSURANCE MAY QUALIFY FOR HELP PAYING THEIR PREMIUMS

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez Announces Premium Assistance Program for Low Income Residents
(MIAMI, September 7, 2010) – Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez will help launch a new health insurance incentive program that makes insurance more affordable for a limited number of low- to moderate-income Miami-Dade County residents. On Saturday, September 11, 2010, together with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, the public is invited to a free health fair the Florida Blue Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

At 11:30 a.m., Mayor Carlos Alvarez, Blue Cross Blue Shield South Florida President Penny Shaffer and other community health leaders will announce the Miami-Dade Health Insurance Utilization Program (MD-HIUP). MD-HIUP will make affordable health insurance even more affordable for residents by offering premium assistance to individuals who qualify for Miami-Dade Blue. Miami-Dade County residents who earn between $16,245 and $27,075 seeking affordable health insurance should inquire about Miami-Dade Blue and MD-HIUP by calling 3-1-1 or going to www.miamidade.gov/ochp.

WHO: Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Market President Penny Shaffer
WHAT: Miami-Dade Blue Health Fair and Miami-Dade Health Insurance Utilization Program (MD-HIUP) Launch
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 2010
News Conference
11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Florida Blue Center
8895 SW 136th Street
(Across from The Falls Shopping Center)
Miami
The Health Fair will also offer residents free health screenings, spinal screenings, massages, health counseling, giveaways and prizes, kids’ games, and English and Spanish nutrition seminars. It kicks-off a full week, from September 11-17, of MD-HIUP sign-up events at the six partner community health centers (listed below).
MD-HIUP is a pilot initiative developed by the County’s Office of Countywide Healthcare Planning (OCHP) to incentivize low- to moderate-income Miami-Dade County residents. MD-HIUP receives its funds from Florida’s Low Income Pool (LIP) Program which has allocated $500,000. MD-HIUP’s partners include: the Health Foundation of South Florida, Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Health System and six of Miami-Dade’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The amount of incentive each participant will receive will depend on the individual’s household income and premium.
It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call 305-375-1545 at least five days in advance.

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COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (Federally Qualified Health Centers)

SIGN-UP FOR MD-HIUP AT:

Borinquen Health Care Center
Main Center
3601 Federal Hwy, 33137
(305) 576 – 6611

CHI South Florida, Inc
Doris Ison Health Center
10300 S.W. 216th Street, 33190
(305) 253-5100
CHI South Florida, Inc
Martin Luther King Jr. Clinica Campesina
810 W Mowry Drive, 33030
(305) 248-4334

Citrus Health Network, Inc
Citrus MED
4125 W 20th Avenue, 33012
(305) 825-0300

Helen B. Bentley Family Health Center
Main Center
3090 South Douglas Road, 33133
(305) 447-4950

Jessie Trice Community Health Center
Hialeah Medical Center @ Flamingo Plaza
901 E 10th Avenue, Ste 39, 33010
(305) 637-6400
Jessie Trice Community Health Center
Main Center
5361 NW 22nd Avenue, 33142
(305) 637-6400
Miami Beach Community Health Center
Beverly Press Health Center
1221 71st Street, 33141
(305) 538-8835

Miami Beach Community Health Center
Stanley Myers Center
710 Alton Road, 33139
(305) 538-8835

September Calendar---Actividades en Septiembre

2010-09-02T16:01:00.004-04:00

Community Advisory Committee and Circle of Friends Meeting

2010-08-27T17:38:00.002-04:00

To SOL Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members, SOL Circle of Friends members and other colleagues:

Thank you for attending the SOL meeting update Friday August 20th—we had a great turnout! We provided an update on the study at both the national level and for the local Miami Field Center (MFC) numbers.

We thank CAC member Mari Quiala from the National Latina Health Network's- Heart Truth Community Collaborative Network for sponsoring this lunch.

Thank you for your service!

Attendees:

Maria Hidalgo Diaz, Community Relations Vitas Auspice Care

Alberto Ramos, MD, Co-Director UM- UHealth Sleep Medicine Program

Maria T. Barranco ,Press (Weston/ Doral)

Marisel Losa, CEO Health Council of South Florida

Lennys Klump, Florida Poison Information Center- Miami

Betty Gomez Galán, Director American Diabetes Association

William Wohlgemuth, PhD, Research Assoc. Professor UM-Center for Sleep Disorders

Dorothy Parker, MPH, Manager Disparities & Community Outreach Core, UM Sylvester Cancer Center

Marc Gellman, PhD, Project Director UM-SOL Miami Field Center

Rosa Carranza, Little Havana Nutrition and Activity Center

Elena Bedoya ,Lions Club-Diabetes Awareness Group

Gloria Rushton-Lotero, Lions Club-Diabetes Awareness Group

Horacio Ferrer, PhD, CFO & Sr. VP Planning and Finance Alliance for Aging, Inc, “La Hora de la Alianza”

Marilyn Perez, Assistant MBOA Coordinator Alliance for Aging, Inc

Maria Marquez, Alliance for Aging, Inc

Maria Canossa-Terris MD, Medical Director Florida Heart Research Institute

Maria Pattany, Clinic Manager UM-SOL Miami Field Center

Nora Cobo, Annual Follow Up UM-SOL Miami Field Center

Liliam López, CEO South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Ana Vidal Rodriguez, VP La Poderosa WWFE 670 AM

Carlos Sanchez, Director / CEO Salud AL Dia Magazine

Jeanette Cardenas, District Mechant Macy’s

Olga Fields, Macy’s

Nancy Rivera, CEO Sembrando Flores Ministry

Magaly Alvarado, Hispanic Unity of Florida

Alina Plasencia, Institute for Child and Family Health

Sandra Colon Ferrer, CMS Senior Medicare Patrol

Daniel A. Santisteban, PhD, UM El Centro

Feria de la Hispanidad-Sabado y Domingo, 28-29 de Agosto

2010-08-27T16:57:00.000-04:00

Gracias a Navarro y a Lider del CAC Graciela Marquez

2010-08-27T16:52:00.002-04:00

Gracias a las Leonas Voluntarias y a NLHN!

2010-08-27T16:48:00.001-04:00

Gracias por su colaboracion; dimos educacion y referidos....

AUGUST 25 AGOSTO

2010-08-19T14:25:00.000-04:00

First Two Papers Out!

2010-08-17T08:57:00.000-04:00

UM Researchers Co-Author First Set of Studies for the NIH’s National Study of Hispanic Health

Less than four years after the NIH launched the largest long-term health study of Hispanic/Latino populations, researchers at the four sites, including the University of Miami, have published their first papers. The research appears in the August issue of Annals of Epidemiology.

The first study titled "Design and Implementation of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos" examines the rationale behind the study, the objectives, design and how it will be implemented. Neil Schneiderman, Ph.D., professor of psychology, and Leopoldo Raij, M.D., professor of medicine, were authors on the paper.

The second study titled "Sample Design and Cohort Selection in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos" looked at the sample design and cohort selection for a study designed to recruit and follow a cohort of 16,000 Hispanics/Latinos ages 18 to 74. David J. Lee, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and public health, and John Ryan, Dr.PH., research associate professor of family medicine and community health, were authors on the paper.

"Data thus far have been collected on more than 10,000 of the 16,000 participants in the largest health study ever conducted upon Hispanic/Latinos in the United States," said Schneiderman, the James L. Knight Professor of Psychology, Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami. "The study is examining differences and similarities in health risks, practices, and outcomes in peoples from different Hispanic/Latino backgrounds." Schneiderman is principal investigator of the Miami Field Center of the study.

The six-and-a-half year, $61 million Hispanic Community Health Study is designed to follow participants over time and broaden the scope of the current research available on the health of Hispanics. Miami is one of four study sites, along with San Diego, the Bronx, and Chicago. Participants in selected neighborhoods are invited to take part based on Census Bureau data. The chosen communities are more than 86 percent Hispanic.

"We already have 2,457 people enrolled in the study in Miami, and some are already in their second year of follow-up," said Marc Gellman, Ph.D., research associate professor of psychology and associate director for administration of the University of Miami's Behavioral Medicine Research Center. "Recruitment will continue through June of next year, and we are right on target to enroll the appropriate number of patients needed for our arm of the study."

On the seventh floor of the Miller School's Clinical Research Building in several new medical suites, each participant undergoes a battery of testing in areas including physical health, hearing, lung function and psychology. The medical infrastructure in place for the study has resulted in new funding opportunities.

"There have been several ancillary studies that have been funded off the main study and we are in a perfect position to take advantage of those opportunities," said Gellman.

For example, Frank Penedo, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology, has received part of a $2.5 million stimulus grant awarded to the four community health study sites. The new study is titled "Ancillary to Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos: Sociocultural Factors and CVD Risk/Prevalence in Hispanics." Using data from the already recruited participants, the study will examine the associations among socioeconomic status and the development of cardiovascular risk factors.

Article taken from e-Update, August 17, 2010.

e-Update is a service of the Office of Communications at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.

To view the complete e-Update issue, please click here.

Oral Health Session in Hialeah--Thanks Univ. of Florida!

2010-08-10T18:21:00.000-04:00

UM-Hispanic Community Health Study and Univ. of Florida-Hialeah Dental Clinic invited SOL participants, their families and the community in general to a session in oral health Friday August 6th.

We would like to thank the following individuals for all their assistance:

Ms. Amparo Bonilla, Dental Hygienist

Dr. Steve Taborda, General dentist from Colombia enrolled in the 2-year UF College of Dentistry Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program
Dr. William Guerra, Orthodontist from Cuba enrolled in the 2-year UF College of Dentistry Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency program
and Dr. Roberta L. Diehl, Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Advanced Education in General Dentistry.

FALLS PREVENTION---PREVENCION DE CAIDAS

2010-08-04T11:40:00.002-04:00

Of interest:

If you, a loved one or clients/patients are concerned about falls, please read……..

Each year, thousands of older Americans fall at home. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an older adult is treated in a hospital emergency room for a fall every 18 seconds, and every 35 minutes an older adult dies as a result of a fall related injury. In Florida, falls are the leading cause of injury death and hospitalization for residents 65 and older.

At the South Florida Fall Prevention Coalition we work to increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce falls among older adults leading up to and during the third annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day on September 23, 2010, the first day of fall.

Some examples on how to participate include:

• Offer a Tai Chi demonstration – http://www.miamitaichi.com

• Contact the Healthy Aging Regional Collaborative (http://www.healthyagingsf.org/) for a demonstration of a Matter of Balance or Un Asunto de Equilibrio workshops and Enhance Fitness classes. These are evidence-based programs that are designed to help older adults improve function and reduce fear of falling.

• Offer vision exams, Balance and Gait testing, blood pressure checks

• Provide Home Safety Assessments

• Distribute CDC Falls Prevention brochures (available in English & Spanish): Visit http://www.cdc.gov/.

Let us know your action plan for Falls Prevention Awareness Day by completing the form below and faxing it to 305-355-9195 or email it to SFfallprevention@gmail.com as soon as possible. The list of activities will be posted in the Aging Resource Center and the Aging and Disability Resource Center, the MAGEC web page and linked to other community web pages throughout South Florida.

If you want to participate, need more ideas or you don’t know who to contact for demonstrations, flyers, fall prevention resources in South Florida, please contact the following coalition members:

Miami-Dade County:

1. Mamie Brisker* Contact for Coalition Membership Info
mbrisker@med.miami.edu
305-355-9123

2. Maria Marquez, LMSW
marquezm@elderaffairs.org
305-670-6500

We look forward to hearing from you and collaborating in the effort to stop falls. Join our Facebook page! Search South Florida Fall Prevention Coalition.

Sincerely,
Brendaly Rodríguez-Rosemond, MA.
Community Outreach Manager- Hispanic Community Health Study-SOL
Coalition Member

HIALEAH, Viernes 6 de agosto--August 6: ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION SESSION

2010-07-30T15:49:00.000-04:00

UM-Hispanic Community Health Study and Univ. of Florida-Hialeah Dental Clinic invite SOL participants, their families and the community in general:

Una charla con mi dentista / A talk with my dentist

Educación y regalos gratis / Free information and prizes!

Viernes 6 de agosto / Friday August 6th

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

UF-Hialeah Dental Clinic
750 E 25th Street
Hialeah, Fl 33013

Llame para reservar /Call to register:

Brendaly, SOL-Universidad de Miami: 305-243-1392

AUGUST CALENDAR--CALENDARIO AGOSTO

2010-07-30T15:35:00.000-04:00

Thanks! -- Muchas Gracias

2010-07-29T19:29:00.001-04:00

Thank you for for all your support to make the July 28th event at Navarro-Calle 8 a success!

3 Lion Club volunteers did over 47 diabetes screenings and blood pressure readings; Graciela Marquez from our SOL Community Advisory Committee educated on breast cancer prevention and provided referrals for mammograms and PAP tests to 14 women. ADA-Betty Galan provided diabetes education materials. SOL and Navarro provided coordination, location, tables/chairs, promotion and gifts for raffle prizes.

Special thanks to:

• Navarro Staff:

o Lizette Blandon-- Pharmacy Business Development Manager
o Victor Perez—Assistant Manager

o Yuliet Pintueles, RPN Pharmacy Manager

o Julio Morales—RX Tec

• Lions Club District 35 Volunteers:

o Elena Montoya for coordination

o Gloria Lotero

o Martin Murphy

o Diana Castillo

JULY 28/FREE DIABETES SCREENING/EXAMEN GRATIS: NAVARRO CALLE 8

2010-07-21T13:16:00.001-04:00

Muchas gracias a las farmacias Navarro, al American Diabetes Association, y a las Leonas Voluntarias,

por trabajar con el Estudio de los Latinos HCHS-SOL en esta actividad

en beneficio a nuestra comunidad latina.

WELCOME Lion Club Volunteers! BIENVENIDA a las Voluntarias Leonas

2010-07-21T13:05:00.003-04:00

Lion Club Volunteers have partnered with us to offer free diabetes screenings for SOL participants, their families and the community in general at several events throughout the SOL territory. After an initial meet and greet late June, a group of these energetic ladies was later trained and debriefed on Saturday July 17th in preparation to activities in the next several months.

June 30th, 2010: Meet and greet session

Debriefing on July 17th

Thanks to Mr. Pablo Chao, Director of Educational Programs and Cultural Events, University of Miami John J. Koubek Memorial Center, and Ms. Elena Bedoya, Administrative Assistant, for their support, including providing the location for our training and community sessions. Also, thanks to Ms. Graciela Marquez, member of our SOL Community Advisory Committee, for facilitating the sessions and donating raffle prizes.

Those appreciation gifts, along with refreshments, SOL bags and health education materials were gladly welcomed by our new volunteers!

JULY 13-13 DE JULIO EN VILLA AIDA, HIALEAH

2010-07-06T11:55:00.001-04:00

En colaboracion con la oficina del Alcalde Robaina, Ciudad de Hialeah, y Heart Truth de la National Latina Health Network, presentamos:

Un Día Para Ti

Martes 13 de julio, 2010

9:00– 11:30 AM

Villa Aida Adult Center
20 W 6th street, Hialeah, FL

• Aprenda y practique el auto-examen de los senos.

• Info para recibir referidos gratis o a bajo costo para una mamografía y un PAP (Latinas, mayores de 40 años, sin seguro médico ni Medicare ni Medicaid).

• Aprenda sobre cómo se puede manejar la diabetes y tener un corazón saludable.

Fotos del evento:

Le agradecemos mucho a nuestras voluntarias y miembros del

Comite de Asesoria Comunitaria/Community Advisory Committee:

Graciela Marquez

Lina Maria Gomez

Mari Quiala

Natalia Rodriguez

JULY CALENDAR--CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS EN JULIO

2010-06-30T13:56:00.000-04:00

Celebraciones del Día del Español -- Spanish Language Day Celebrations

2010-06-24T12:45:00.002-04:00

El Instituto Cervantes celebró el segundo Día del Español:

El español, un idioma que es oficial en 21 países y que hoy hablan más de 450 millones de personas, es la segunda lengua materna del mundo por número de hablantes, el segundo idioma de comunicación internacional y el tercero más utilizado en la Red (online). Este informe detalla además los siguientes datos:

-En 2030, el 7,5% de la población mundial será hispanohablante.

-En 2050 Estados Unidos será el primer país hispanohablante del mundo.

-Unos 14 millones de alumnos estudian español como lengua extranjera.

-El español es una de las cinco lenguas oficiales más utilizadas dentro de las instituciones comunitarias.

-El español es un instrumento esencial para la difusión de los resultados de los estudios científicos relacionados con el hispanismo o con América Latina.

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world:

Spanish, spoken by 450 million people, is the second language in the world by number of native inhabitants, the second language of international communication and the third most used via the Internet, according to a report released by the Instituto Cervantes.

In presenting this report to be released on the occasion of the celebration today of Spanish Day, the director of Instituto Cervantes, Carmen Caffarel, said that Spanish is a host dialogue and language, the language spread to the Americas five centuries ago. " "Now, at the time that global society requires to live in permanent contact between the most diverse places on the planet, all data confirm that it is also one of the three or four major international languages," says Caffarel.

According to the report, the population reached by Spanish place it as the second language of the world by number of native speakers, the second language of international communication and the third most used over internet, after English and Chinese.

In particular, in the Hispanic world have Spanish as their mother tongue with more than 359.4 million people, among which stands out as one of the most strength with the Hispanic community in the U.S., and Brazil, whose government believes that in a decade, some 30 million people will have this language as a second language.

Spanish is also essential in the dissemination of the results of scientific studies related to Hispanic or Latin America and also there are increases the number of scientific publications in Spanish, in fact, they have increased fivefold since 1998. It is estimated that by 2050 the number of Spanish speakers will reach 550 million people, in relative terms, the report says, the proportion of speakers of Chinese and English will decline for demographic reasons, while Spanish, Hindi and Arabic will continue to experience relative growth.

For more information, click here.

SOL on La Poderosa Radio on Breast Cancer Prevention

2010-06-18T17:30:00.001-04:00

HCHS-SOL is working with Breast Cancer Network of Strength (BCNS) to educate Latinas about the importance of breast cancer prevention. La Hora de La Alianza, sponsored by Alliance on Aging, invited us on Friday June 18th to inform the community about "In your shoes", a support toll free line that assist people with any concerns about breast cancer, 24 hrs a day, 7-days a week. The number is 1-800-986-9505 and offers help in over 150 languages.

* Linea de ayuda gratuita 24 horas al dia, los 7 dias: Centro de Apoyo de Cancer de la Mama
1-800-986-9505

We talked about the importance of monthly breast self-exams and annual mamograms. Latinas without Medicare nor Medicaid are invited to attend our next education sessions where referrals for free or reduced costs mamograms and PAP tests will be offered to Latinas who qualify, specially SOL participants in Miami-Dade county. To register for an incoming session, please call Graciela Marquez at 1-877-963-7223, ext 2282.

*Latinas sin seguro medico, Medicare, ni Medicaid, pueden calificar para programas de referido a mamografias y PAP gratis o a bajo costo: asista a una sesion educativa sobre como prevenir el cancer del seno. Llame a Graciela Marquez at 1-877-963-7223, ext 2282 y deje mensaje para registrarse.

We specially thank Dr. Horacio Soberon-Ferrer (pictured above), V.P. Planning and Finance, Alliance for Aging and Maria Marquez, Healthy Aging Programs Director, for such invitation.

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)--Healthy Living Regional Meeting in South Florida

2010-06-18T17:09:00.000-04:00

On Tuesday June 15th, Hispanic Community Health Study-Study of Latinos representatives participated in this second in a series of NHCOA community forums that are held across the country (first one in Texas and next one will be in Los Angeles). These forums provide NHCOA with the opportunity to listen to local community concerns and gather information directly from Hispanic older adults, their families, their caregivers and their service providers, to make sure that those needs are taken into account in the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act and to infomr the implementation of the new health care reform law.

Dr. Yanira Cruz, president and CEO of NHCOA and her team, received input that day that ranged from language and culture competence needs, access to transportation, financial and economic security and health issues.

Congratulations to the NHCOA team!

For more information, please visit: http://www.nhcoa.org/

Welcome New Local Partner: Heart Truth Program by NLHN

2010-06-11T15:18:00.002-04:00

Le damos la bienvenida al programa Heart Truth, con quien coordinaremos actividades comunitarias en el sur de la Florida con la red National Latina Health Network.

The Heart Truth is a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Designed to warn women of their #1 health threat, The Heart Truth created and introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness in 2002 to deliver an urgent wakeup call to American women. The Red Dress reminds women of the need to protect their heart health, and inspires them to take action. NHLBI continues to lead the nation in a landmark heart health awareness movement that is being embraced by millions who share the common goal of greater awareness and better heart health for all women.

The Heart Truth partners include: The Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; The National Latina Health Network; WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease; and other organizations committed to the health and well-being of women. To learn more, visit http://www.hearttruth.gov/.

JUNE CALENDAR--CALENDARIO JUNIO

2010-06-07T13:50:00.000-04:00

First Annual Tobacco Prevention Seminar and Workshop

2010-06-01T12:30:00.002-04:00

The Consortium for Healthier Miami-Dade's Tobacco-Free Workgroup is hosting the First Annual Tobacco Prevention Seminar and Workshop on June 16, 2010 at the Embassy Suites, Miami.

For more information or to register, please contact Maysarih Ndobe at (305) 234-5400, ext. 2505, or maysarih_ndobe@doh.state.fl.us

Community Health Fair--Feria de salud

2010-06-01T12:07:00.000-04:00

Welcome our new partner: American Diabetes Association-Por tu Familia!

2010-05-21T10:18:00.001-04:00

Bienvenidos ADA!

SOL just started working together with ADA on planning future activities as related to diabetes, sadly one of the major health concerns of our Hispanic/Latino community.

After training on modules of the Por tu Familia program on A1c's, nutrition, physical activity, and diabetes management, we will be able to set up sessions as part of our SOL participant retention and community outreach activites for the rest of the year.

Stay tuned!

TOME NOTA/SAVE THE DATE: Miami StepOut Walk to Fight Diabetes, Nov. 6, Bayfront Park.

May 13- SOL and BCNS at MDC-Interamerican Campus

2010-05-17T16:47:00.000-04:00

On Thursday May 13th SOL and Breast Cancer Network of Strength (BCNS) presented an early evening session on breast cancer screenings and free mamograms referrals to SOL participants and community members at the Miami-Dade College-Interamerican Campus. Thanks to Harold Alexander Silva and to Patricia Tejeda from MDC for all their support!

El jueves 13 de mayo SOL y Breast Cancer Network of Strength presentaron una sesion informativa y educacional sobre el cancer del seno, con referidos de mamogramas gratis a participantes SOL y a otros miembros de la comunidad local. La actividad fue en la noche para dar la oportunidad a personas que trabajan para asistir y el campus Interamericano del Miami Dade College ofrecio el local y promocion. Le agradecemos a Harold Alexander Silva y a Patricia Tejeda por su apoyo.

MAY 7 at La Hora de la Alianza Radio

2010-05-17T16:27:00.000-04:00

On Friday May 7th SOL and Florida Poison Information Center, member of the SOL Community Advisory Committee, attended La Hora de la Alianza radio program at La Poderosa 670 AM, by the Area Agency on Aging. There Lenys Klump and Dr. Maikel Lopez shared information on the toll free bilingual helpline 1800-222-1222, discussed how to identify poisons at home, common plants that hurt our health, and about interactions of natural medicine products with prescription medications.

El viernes 7 de mayo SOL y el Centro de Informacion de Venenos de la Florida, miembro del comite de asesoria comunitaria del SOL, participaron del programa radial La Hora de la Alianza at La Poderosa 670 AM, auspiciado por la Alianza Pro Vejez. En el programa, la sra. Lenys Klump y el Dr. Maikel Lopez informaron a la comunidad latina sobre la linea de ayuda bilingue 1800-222-1222 y respondieron preguntas del publico sobre como identificar venenos caseros, plantas comunes que afectan la salud, y sobre algunas interacciones de productos de medicina natural con medicinas recetadas.

MAY CALENDAR- MAYO

2010-05-07T18:02:00.000-04:00

SOL en Manos United-Little Havana el 29 de abril

2010-05-07T17:58:00.001-04:00

Muchas gracias a Iliana Mundarain de Manos United en la famosa Calle 8, por abrir sus puertas al estudio SOL, a sus participantes y miembros de la comunidad. Presentamos nuestro evento A Day 4 U con Breast Cancer Network of Strength, Graciela Marquez, ofreciendo educacion y referidos de mamografias y PAP tests.

SOL at SFLHCC Passport to Good Health Expo & Luncheon

2010-05-07T17:43:00.001-04:00

We had a HCHS-SOL table in partnership with Community Advisory Committee members and Circle of Friends members, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFHCC: http://www.sflhcc.com/).

HCHS-SOL was represented at the SFLHCC Health and Wellness Committee for second year in a row by Brendaly Rosemond. We recognized SOL participants with an invitation to the free Expo, a HCHS-SOL giveaway, and free health screenings and education (blood pressure, vascular screenings, tobacco cessation support program info and breast cancer awareness/screening info).

SOL Circle of Friends members Costco and AAA attended and donated food items and bottles of water to all 8 SOL table volunteers. Also Karla’s Bakery donated trays of goodies for our SOL table attendees--thank you for your support!

Radio promos for April 23 SFLHCC Health Expo

2010-04-22T14:19:00.003-04:00

Hi,

Here on radio promo interviews on Radio Caracol 1260 AM and WDNA Public Radio 88.9 FM about SOL and our participation at the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) Health and Wellness Expo and Luncheon.

WHEN: Friday April 23, 10 am to 3 pm, 2010.
WHERE: Double Tree Miami Airport Mart, Hotel and Exhibition Center
711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126.

NBC 6 & Telemundo 51 Health and Wellness Expo

2010-04-22T13:43:00.001-04:00

A HCHS-SOL booth with 3 community partners (Quit Smoking Now, Breast Cancer Network of Strength and Florida Poison Information Center).

Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18, 10 am to 5 pm, 2010.

The Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 convention Center Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

OBJECTIVES: Several interrelated objectives for different audiences.

HCHS-SOL PARTICIPANTS:

• To recognize their study participation with an invitation to the Expo, offer either a SOL giveaway, and a chance to a raffle in our table of exclusive HCHS-SOL prizes. To verify change of address/contact info for AFU contact database.

• To recruit/invite other eligible household members to make a clinic appointment.

HCHS-SOL Community Partners:

• To recognize members of our Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and their work with SOL.

• To support SFHCC as HCHS-SOL community partner by having a booth/table and increase Expo traffic.

COMMUNITY: To provide blood pressure screenings, free tobacco cessation support program info, poison toll free line and breast cancer screening demo and program referral info.

Un Dia para Usted/A Day for You -- Little Havana

2010-04-22T13:20:00.001-04:00

Un Día Para Usted

Latinas, mayores de 40 años, sin seguro médico ni Medicare ni Medicaid

Jueves 15 y se repite el jueves 29 de abril, 2010
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Manos Unidas
1421 SW 8th Street, Oficina 201, Miami, FL

Tobacco Cessation Program info, Breast Self-Exam info and mamography referrals, Medicaid/Medicare Help Line info.

EVENTO COMUNITARIO EN HIALEAH/Community Event in Hialeah

2010-04-09T17:31:00.001-04:00

Breast Cancer Network of Strength, SOL & Spinal Cord Living-Assistance Development (SCLAD)

Presentación educativa/ Education session:

“Métodos de detección temprana del cáncer de mama”/”Early detection methods for breast cancer”, Graciela Márquez, BCNOS

Video auto-examen/ BSE video
Preguntas y respuestas/Q & A
Práctica en modelos/Practice
Evaluaciones y Referidos/ Evaluations and referrals

Presentaciones informativas/Informative sessions:

• Max Acanda, AAA prescription assistance benefits/beneficios de prescripciones

• Brendaly Rosemond, Community Relations/Relaciones con la Comunidad, Estudio de Salud de La Comunidad Hispana-Estudio de los Latinos (SOL), UM

• Dr. Adriana Bohorque, Coordinadora “Quit Smoking Now”, MD-AHEC

• Valerie Cruz, Borinquen Health Care Center

Almuerzo, rifas y regalos a las asistentes/Food, raffle and prizes for attendees.

Toma de la presión arterial gratis/Free blood pressure screening by HCHS-SOL/UM.

Local y desayuno/Locale and breakfast by Yenet Pelegrin, SCLAD.

Educación y almuerzo/education session and food items by BCNOS.

Thank you!! Muchas gracias!!

CALENDARIO ABRIL--April Calendar

2010-04-06T11:18:00.005-04:00

HIGHLIGHTS

All SOL participants are invited to join us and receive free blood pressure screenings and health education information at every event. Also, get a chance to win raffle prizes exclusive to SOL participants!

Visit our SOL booth at these free events:

NBC6/Telemundo 51 Health Expo on April 17th and 18th at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Health Expo at the Doubletree Airport Mart on Friday April 23rd.

Attend our ongoing tobacco cessation support program sessions for free: call (305) 597-3640 to register as a SOL participant.
Attend our monthly Healthy Lifestyle education sessions in the community with different topics: April 15 and 29 at Manos Unidas, 1421 SW 8th st, #201, Little Havana.

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DE INTERES

Todos los participantes SOL son bienvenidos y van a recibir toma de presion e informacion de salud gratis. Venga y participe en un sorteo de premios!

Visite nuestra mesa SOL en estos eventos libres de costo:

NBC6/Telemundo 51 Health Expo el 17 y 18 de abril en el Miami Beach Convention Center.
South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Health Expo en el Doubletree Airport Mart el viernes 23 de abril.

Participe de nuestras sesiones regulares de ayuda para dejar de fumar: llame al (305) 597-3640 para registrars como participante SOL.
Participe de nuestras sesiones educativas de Vida Saludable en la comunidad, con diferentes temas cada mes: el 15 y el 29 de abril en Manos Unidas, 1421 SW 8th st, #201, Little Havana.

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CAC and Circle of Friends Study Update Meeting Summary

2010-04-05T16:28:00.002-04:00

• Purpose: To thank all CAC and Circle of Friends members and recognize several special members for their support in the last 2 years on ongoing recruitment and retention of participants in both territories, now on at the Annual Follow ups stage while still recruiting until June 2011. SOL Miami Newsletter and April-May Calendar copies were distributed to attendees.

• Miami numbers since Feb 18-08 until March 21-10:

o Screened 11,987 households
o Seen 1,957 participants at clinic
o Average of 35 weekly participants at clinic (Tues-Sat)

• Ancillary Study: Sociocultural comprehensive interview assessment with Dr. Frank Penedo. Flyers available.

• Partnership development:

o Referrals to follow up care of participants without primary care to DOCs resident program and HELP.
o Referrals to Dental Hygiene Clinic at MDC-Medical campus for low cost basic services.
o Referrals to Breast Cancer Network of Strength for free mammograms and PAP test to eligible women.
o Referrals of Medicare participants with sleep disorders to UM Sleep Program.
o Referrals to tobacco cessation support program.
o Education sessions: CME/CEUs and sessions to lay community and SOL participants.

MUCHAS GRACIAS to Irene Bergman & Jody Sypher at the Lowe Art Museum for hosting us and including the free guided tour!

√ Next Community Relations Committee Call with a local representative: April 12, 2010

√ Next CAC/Circle of Friends meeting: August 2010

Many thanks and see you next time!

Community Advisory Committee and Circle of Friends Meeting

2010-03-22T13:40:00.000-04:00

As we celebrate in March our second year of recruitment and retention outreach activities, we would like to invite our Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members, SOL Circle of Friends members and all our friends to our next SOL update.

WHEN: Wednesday March 31, 11:30 am-1 pm (updates and networking)

WHERE: Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124
http://www.lowemuseum.org/
Complimentary guided tour of the Cuban Contemporary Art exhibit after the meeting, courtesy of the Lowe Art Museum. UM Gables Campus

For information on how to become a CAC or Circle of Friends member, call Brendaly Rosemond at 305-243-1392.

MARCH CALENDAR - Calendario Marzo

2010-03-09T13:28:00.002-05:00

Haga click en la imagen para verla mejor.

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Session educativa en La Pequena Havana - Little Havana Education Session

2010-03-05T17:17:00.001-05:00

Viernes marzo 5, hicimos una session educativa sobre prevencion del cancer del seno Flamingo Park Apts, en coordinacion con Network of Strength y ACCION-Communiy Action Agency (CAA). Muchas gracias a Karla's Bakery, miembro del Circulo de Amigos del SOL por los refrigerios; a Christian Rodriguez Area Manager for Little Havana I and Riverside Apts por el local; Maggie Nieto de CAA por los contactos, a nuestra voluntaria Lina Maria por el apoyo logistico, y a las asistentes.

NUESTRAS SESIONES EN LA COMUNIDAD -- OUR ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY

2010-03-05T16:55:00.001-05:00

En Febrero 24, compartimos con participantes SOL, familiares y amigas en este evento en Hialeah. Se llevaron referidos, hubo refrigerios y mucha animacion! Gracias a Network of Strength, miembro de nuestro Comite de Asesoria Comunitaria, por coordinar el evento, a Lina Maria Gomez como voluntaria, y a las enfermeras filipinas que donaron su tiempo para hacer los examenes clinicos a las presentes.

2010 Salud SOL Series

2010-02-04T16:07:00.000-05:00

Un Dia Para Usted

Miércoles, 24 de Febrero, 2010

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Blanche Morton Neighborhood Services Center
300 E. 1st Ave. Hialeah

Para participantes SOL que:

• es Hispana/Latina,

• Tiene entre 50 a 64 años de edad y,

• No tiene ningún tipo de seguro médico, ni Medicare ni Medicaid

Entonces…

Unase a nosotras para un evento especial y gratuito dedicado a usted donde aprenderá acerca de los métodos de detección temprana del cáncer de seno y así disminuir los riesgos de contraer esta enfermedad.

• Aprenda y practique el auto-examen de los senos

• Reciba una examinación clínica de sus senos por un professional de la salud

• Reciba un referido para un mamograma y un examen Papanicolaou completamente gratuitos.

¡Llame ahora e inscríbase para reservar!

El cupo de participantes es limitado; lo sentimos, no se permiten niños.

Llame gratis al: 1-877-963-7223 ext 2282 y pregunte por:

Graciela Márquez, Coordinadora de Programas

CME-CEU Sleep Disordered Breathing on February 27

2010-02-01T12:51:00.004-05:00

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2010-01-22T17:12:00.002-05:00

SOL Healthy Lifestyles Club

Grupo SOL de Vida Saludable

305-243-1392

Activities for SOL participants--- Actividad para participantes SOL

Miami Field Center

Wednesday January 27/Miercoles 27 de enero

Topic/Tema: Healthy Breasts and Healthy Lungs
When/Cuando: 1:00-3:00 pm
Where/Lugar: Main Room-Salon de conferencias--
300 E 1st Ave., Hialeah FL- Blance Morton Services Center

• Blood pressure screenings---Toma de presion sanguinea

• Tobacco Cessation Support Program info----Informacion de un programa de ayuda para dejar de fumar

• Teaching breast self-examination (BSE) for women 19 and older-- Ensenando el autoexamen del seno para mujeres de 19 en adelante

• Raffle prize for attending and updating contact info for our Annual Follow Up---Rifa de premio entre los participantes que actualizen su informacion de contacto para su Entrevista de Seguimiento Anual.

Para usted cortesia de/Brought to you by SOL and our CAC community partners:

HELP, Miami-Dade AHEC, and Network of Strength

Highlights of 2009--Reflexiones sobre el 2009

2010-01-05T15:17:00.000-05:00

Hi!

Thank you for stopping by our blogsite at SOL-Miami/Field Center. We had a very productive 2009 and will like to thank you all for your support. Here are some highlights.

Hola!

Muchas gracias por visitarnos en nuestro SOL-Miami Field Center blog. Hemos tenido un gran 2009, muy productivo, y queremos agradecerles su apoyo. Echemos una mirada a continuacio~n a algunos eventos muy significativos.

March/Marzo: Recruitment 1st Year Anniversary covering areas of City of Miami, City of Coral Gables and Coconut Grove./Primer aniversario de reclutamiento en areas de Miami, Coral Gables y Coconut Grove.
April/Abril: Started fieldtrips, community mapping and sent invitation letters in new study area in Hialeah./Comenzamos a visitar sectores de Hialeah y enviamos cartas de invitacion.

May/Mayo: First Hialeah participants come to research clinic visit./Primeros participantes de Hialeah vienen a la clinica de investigacion.

Summer/Verano: Recruitment team expands and a Hialeah admin locale opened with Health Experts Leadership Providers-HELP./El equipo de reclutamiento se expande con mas personal y se abre un local administrativo en Hialeah en conjunto con Health Experts Leadership Providers-HELP.

September/Septiembre: We celebrated our first 1,000 Participants with a 2-day Hispanic Heritage event where we had raffle prizes, a nutrition Question and Answer session, blood pressure and body-mass index screenings, updates of contact information for our study participants and recognized community partners for their support accepting referrals for care./Celebramos con gozo el alcanzar la meta de reclutar nuestros primeros 1,000 participantes en un evento durante dos dias en el cual ofrecimos rifas de premios, contestamos preguntas de nutricion, chequeamos la presion y el BMI de nuestros participantes invitados. Ademas reconocimos publicamente a nuestros afiliados comunitarios quienes reciben nuestros referidos de participantes para cuidado y tratamientos.

October/Octubre: For third year in a row, we participated in the health fair of the Cuban American National Council (CNC) in Douglas Park, Miami./Participamos por tercera vez en la feria de salud del Cuban American National Council en el parque Douglas en Miami.

November/Noviembre: Met with Community Advisory Committee and businesses members of the SOL Circle of Friends./Nos reunimos con nuestro Comite de Asesoria Comunitaria y los negocios miembros de nuestro nuevo Circulo de Amigos SOL.

We also taped a follow up segment for Coral Gables Now cable TV show/Tambien grabamos un segmento secuela para el programa de TV cable Coral Gables Now.

December/Diciembre: In partnership with Jackson Health Systems, we invited our SOL participants in Hialeah to the Celebra la Vida con Salud health fair, where they could get health screenings and free activities for the whole family./Junto con Jackson Health Systems, invitamos a nuestros participantes residentes de Hialeah para la feria Celebra la Vida con Salud, donde pudieron obtener pruebas de prevencion en salud libres de costo participando en actividades para toda la familia.

We also partnered with Principe de Paz church in Miami to provide blood pressure screenings in their holiday food ministry, where we connected with SOL participants and verified their contact information for their Annual Follow Up (AFU) call./Tambien visitamos la iglesia Principe de Paz en Miami donde ofrecimos prueba de la presion y conectamos con participantes SOL para verificar su informacion de contacto para la llamada de seguimiento anual.

Many thanks! /Muchas gracias!

Brendaly Rosemond

Community Relations Manager/Relaciones con la Comunidad