National Association of Hispanic Nurses

National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program Mobile Tour Visits Denver

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of participation in health research.

Key Points: 
  • The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of participation in health research.
  • Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the All of Us Research Program during their visit.
  • Denver, Colorado is one stop on the All of Us Journey's national tour.
  • The public are invited to attend and learn how they can help change the future of health as participants in the All of Us Research Program.

National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program Mobile Tour Visits Colorado

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Monday, August 28, 2023

COMMERCE CITY, Colo., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting this week, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Vuela for Health, Delta Research Education Foundation, Colorado Alliance for Health Equity and Practice, Asian Health Coalition, and National Association of Hispanic Nurses in Colorado will host the All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit that brings the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program to communities across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • COMMERCE CITY, Colo., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting this week, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Vuela for Health, Delta Research Education Foundation, Colorado Alliance for Health Equity and Practice, Asian Health Coalition, and National Association of Hispanic Nurses in Colorado will host the All of Us Journey, a traveling educational exhibit that brings the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program to communities across the United States.
  • The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of participation in health research.
  • Attendees will also have the opportunity to register for the All of Us Research Program during their visit.
  • The public are invited to attend and learn how they can help change the future of health as participants in the All of Us Research Program.

Abbott Announces New Partnerships and Programs to Advance its Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The new additions to Abbott's Diversity in Clinical Trials initiative build on the partnerships, scholarships, and the focus on diversified participants in the company's own clinical trials during the initiative's first year.

Key Points: 
  • The new additions to Abbott's Diversity in Clinical Trials initiative build on the partnerships, scholarships, and the focus on diversified participants in the company's own clinical trials during the initiative's first year.
  • "Abbott has been focused on breaking down barriers and implementing new, sustainable partnerships and programs to drive even more diversity in our clinical trials and to ensure trials are offered in more places to reach underserved areas."
  • Clinical research coordinators within healthcare clinics, doctor's offices and hospitals are essential to the success of clinical trials.
  • In the first year of the program, Abbott established a Diversity in Clinical Trials Medical Advisory Board comprised of external experts, an internal steering committee and has focused on increasing diversity enrollment in the company's own clinical trials.

EXPERIENCES OF RACISM ASSOCIATED WITH POOR MEMORY, INCREASED COGNITIVE DECLINE

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Experiences of structural racism were associated with lower episodic memory among all racial and ethnic groups that were included in the study.

Key Points: 
  • Experiences of structural racism were associated with lower episodic memory among all racial and ethnic groups that were included in the study.
  • The various types and experiences of structural racism and discrimination contribute to systemic inequities, including: lower socioeconomic status; lower quality early life education; and less access to healthy food and proper health care.
  • Research suggests interpersonal and structural racism are contributors to racial and ethnic disparities in cognitive aging.
  • "These findings highlight that among the oldest old, inequities in cognitive function persist after accounting for experiences of major lifetime discrimination," said George.

EXPERIENCES OF RACISM ASSOCIATED WITH POOR MEMORY, INCREASED COGNITIVE DECLINE

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Experiences of structural racism were associated with lower episodic memory among all racial and ethnic groups that were included in the study.

Key Points: 
  • Experiences of structural racism were associated with lower episodic memory among all racial and ethnic groups that were included in the study.
  • The various types and experiences of structural racism and discrimination contribute to systemic inequities, including: lower socioeconomic status; lower quality early life education; and less access to healthy food and proper health care.
  • Research suggests interpersonal and structural racism are contributors to racial and ethnic disparities in cognitive aging.
  • "These findings highlight that among the oldest old, inequities in cognitive function persist after accounting for experiences of major lifetime discrimination," said George.

Merkle Partners with Prospanica as a National Diversity Champion

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Merkle ( www.merkleinc.com ), a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company, announces that it is now a diversity champion at the national level with Prospanica, the National Association of Hispanic MBAs and business professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Merkle ( www.merkleinc.com ), a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company, announces that it is now a diversity champion at the national level with Prospanica, the National Association of Hispanic MBAs and business professionals.
  • As a national diversity champion, Merkle will drive forward the organizations mission and be an active advocate for Hispanic professionals.
  • We welcome Merkle to our growing list of Diversity Champions, said Thomas Savino, CEO at Prospanica.
  • We are thrilled to partner with Prospanica as a national diversity champion as we remain steadfast to creating an equitable workplace, said Kirt Morris, chief equity officer, Merkle.

We Are All Human Announces Its First Gala In Support Of The Hispanic Community

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Gala will recognize the advances made in the Hispanic community, despite the hardships of the past year, as well as mobilize support to continue accelerating progress.

Key Points: 
  • The Gala will recognize the advances made in the Hispanic community, despite the hardships of the past year, as well as mobilize support to continue accelerating progress.
  • Yet, despite every obstacle, Hispanics remain the muscle of America's middle class and are resilient and ready to come back.
  • The Hispanic Star is a platform of the We Are All Human Foundation that works to unify Hispanics around progress.
  • Leading companies, Hispanic organizations and community leaders join together under the Hispanic Star banner to provide relief to people in need, remove barriers to growth, and create opportunities.

First-of-its-kind Sickle Cell Disease Network Exceeds Goals in Providing Care to Historically Neglected Community

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Monday, November 8, 2021

"What the Network has quickly accomplished in bringing quality care to Californians with Sickle Cell Disease is nothing short of astounding," said Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a champion of Sickle Cell Disease awareness and treatment.

Key Points: 
  • "What the Network has quickly accomplished in bringing quality care to Californians with Sickle Cell Disease is nothing short of astounding," said Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), a champion of Sickle Cell Disease awareness and treatment.
  • The Network's 2020-2021 Annual Report highlighted four major areas of progress:
    The Network surpassed its goal of developing five Sickle Cell Disease clinics in three years.
  • Each clinic team is comprised of a multi-disciplinary staff who have expertise in Sickle Cell Disease care and includes a community health worker certified in Sickle Cell Disease who is employed and supervised by the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation .
  • The mission of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation (SCDF) is to provide life-enhancing education, services, and programs for individuals living with sickle cell disease.

Abbott Launches New Initiative to Drive Diversity in Medical Research and Improve Care Among Under-Represented Populations

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

This gap compounds existing health equity challenges and limits options for patients battling complex health conditions.

Key Points: 
  • This gap compounds existing health equity challenges and limits options for patients battling complex health conditions.
  • Abbott's new initiative is focused on reducing barriers to access and building on the company's focus over the last several years of enhancing diversity within its own clinical trials.
  • Abbott will dedicate internal funding to improve access for women and under-represented communities within Abbott trials.
  • Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.

Hispanic Star Teams Up with NursesHeroes.org to Create a Scholarship program to fight America's shortage of Nurses

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of International Nurses Day, Hispanic Star and NurseHeroes.org have announced their collaborative scholarship program, \' Hispanic Star Nurse Heroes \' .

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In light of International Nurses Day, Hispanic Star and NurseHeroes.org have announced their collaborative scholarship program, \' Hispanic Star Nurse Heroes \' .
  • Within three years we will have about 1 million fewer nurses than we require in the United States, we must act now"\nThe Hispanic Star Nurse Heroes Scholarship program is dedicated to fighting the shortage of nurses while also creating opportunities for Latinas and their families.
  • A $150,000 donation will fund the tuition of 20 future nurses, providing each scholarship awardee with $7,500 to cover tuition.
  • For more information, visit nurseheroes.org\nSince 1975 the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) is the nation\'s leading professional society for Latino nurses.