April is Autism Awareness Month & April 2 is Autism Awareness Day. Easterseals Southern California has teamed with socially conscious lifestyle brand Rafi Nova, pioneer of the clear Smile Face Mask, to develop a Sensory-Friendly Mask to benefit children and adults with autism and other disabilities or anyone who finds wearing a conventional mask uncomfortable. Did you know? About one-in-54 […]
FAUCI Will Unveil an Intimate Portrait of the World-Renowned Infectious Disease Specialist and Ultimate Public Servant Additional Interviews Include President George W. Bush, Bill Gates and Bono National Geographic Documentary Films announced today a new feature documentary about the US’ top infectious disease expert and dedicated public servant, Dr. Anthony Fauci, MD, from Emmy winners […]
CPSC releases latest data for injuries and deaths related to toys, holiday decorating and cooking; announces 2020 toy recalls The holidays normally are a time to get together in person with friends and family. However, the pandemic may mean virtual celebrations this year. Regardless of how you celebrate, it’s important to protect yourself from possible […]
Funding from Robin Hood and the Coach Foundation will support the program Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have created the Family Resiliency Program to provide counseling and, in some cases, financial support to New York City and lower Hudson Valley families who have lost a loved one to COVID-19. With funding […]
Set in the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, SOCIAL DISTANCE is an eight-part anthology series that showcases the power of the human spirit in the face of uncertainty and isolation. Each standalone episode is told through a virtual lens and captures the unique emotional experience of being forced apart by circumstance and having no choice but […]
As summer ends and kids heading back to school this fall, decreasing exposure to all sorts of germs continues to be a very timely topic for those settling into the “new norm” of daily life. We’re no longer just grabbing our keys and wallet as we head out the door. An arsenal of germ fighting supplies […]
$215,000 Awarded as Food Banks Across the Nation Face Unprecedented Demand The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc., has awarded $215,000 in grants to nine food banks operating in six major metropolitan areas across the United States. The grants will enable the awardees to serve an estimated 730,000 meals in the next […]
According to scientist at the University of Oxford in Britain, this low dose steroid drug named dexamethasone, is the first drug proven to reduce coronavirus-related deaths. Read more about it at BBC News
Largest Study of Cancer Patients with COVID-19 Provides Guidance on How to Protect This Vulnerable Population People with cancer who develop COVID-19 are much more likely to die from the disease than those without cancer, according to physician-researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The study, published today in the online […]
Statistics show that COVID-19 disproportionately impacts African American and Hispanic communities in the U.S. High-profile celebrities including Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer and Lupita Infante share message on taking precautions, steps on prevention As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of millions of Americans from rural towns to cities, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has […]
BlueSky, DoSomething.org help teens manage stress and anxiety while coping with the COVID-19 crisis and other social pressures Blue Shield of California has teamed up with DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young people and social change in the nation, to develop a first-of-its-kind mental health guide to help youth cope with stress and anxiety during […]
The Goal is to keep people healthy and hospital free. Murphy Medical Associates today announced it will be providing immunity testing for SARS CoV2 Immunoglobulins at www.CoronaTestCT.com. As the first Drive Thru test center for Novel Coronavirus SARS CoV2 on the East Coast, Murphy has both medical schools and local towns volunteering to help flatten […]
COVID-19 Bingo is latest free resource from National Alliance for Hispanic Health “My daughter and I were playing La Loteria (a traditional picture driven Bingo game) and we thought it might be a great way to help other kids understand COVID-19. So it became a family project resulting in a new version of Bingo (La […]
Assembly of Personal Protective Equipment at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Expands Kia’s “Accelerate the Good” Efforts to Help People Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic -Donations set to begin this week in the area surrounding West Point, Georgia, followed by deliveries to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency as well as medical facilities in Southern California and […]
Researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine may have solved a mystery surrounding the novel coronavirus pandemic: Why men infected by the virus generally show more severe symptoms and are more likely than women to die from COVID-19. In collaboration with the Kasturba Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Mumbai, India, the […]
Dealers Across the Nation to Offer Standard Free Oil Changes and Enhanced Vehicle Cleaning for Most Makes and Models Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced it will provide free standard oil changes and enhanced cleaning services for U.S. healthcare workers at participating dealers nationwide. This program, which begins on April 16, is not limited to […]
With Support from Partner Hornitos® Tequila, Initiative Aims to Deliver a Comprehensive Information Kit to Spanish-Speaking Communities Across the Country The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest and largest Hispanic organization in the United States, with the support of long-standing partner Hornitos® Tequila, today announced the launch of #AyudaEnEspañol (#HelpinSpanish), a resource kit […]
Friday, April 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Across the U.S., many people are struggling to obtain basic necessities to help get them through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Solis Health Plans and PrimeCare Family Medical Centers, in partnership with organizers Commissioner Esteban “Steve” Bovo Jr., Mayor of Miami Lakes Manny Cid, and Farm Share, are ready to help South Florida with […]