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LOS ANGELES, CA – On Saturday, December 1, 2018, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation will celebrate their 12th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® in Los Angeles with a very special guest — Walkaround Elmo from Sesame Street®! The event brings needed health services and a day of fun to promote physical activity and good nutrition in Hispanic communities for better health and wellness for all. "For twelve years, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! ® has provided nutrition education, free health screenings and wellness activities to communities across the nation," said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. "We are proud to welcome to Los Angeles for the first time our new partners Sesame Street in Communities® and Walkaround Elmo who will be at the event greeting children," concluded Dr. Delgado. In addition, the event will feature a 5K Family Walk and Run at Clara Street Park. Families and individuals can pre-register for this fun walk and run at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=9952. "We are glad to provide ongoing support for ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events across the country," Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, said. "These programs bring communities together, empower individuals to improve their health and address a broad range of needs at the local level." The event will also include featured partner, National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s All of Us Research Program. "Our partnership with the Alliance is fundamental to keep our communities healthier and it does not stop with this event. This year we are supporting efforts at the national level to increase the inclusion of Hispanics in clinical and biomedical research by bringing the All of Us Research Program to Los Angeles," said Martin Castro, President and CEO of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. "The participation of diverse communities in All of Us will help build the foundation for a new era of health care where medicine is tailored to each person," concludes Mr. Castro. The All of Us Research Program is an ambitious effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds. People ages 18 and older, regardless of health status, will be able to enroll. What: A day of family fun, health screenings, fitness and nutrition Health Screenings: Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure, Flu Shots, Dental and more! Fitness: Zumba, Yoga, and Obstacle Courses Nutrition: Fresh Fruits and Healthy Snacks, and Educational Resources Family fun: Walkaround Elmo, Kid Zone, Music, Dancing, School Performances, and more! Where: Clara Street Park - 4835 Clara Street - Cudahy, CA 90201 When: Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Cost: FREE! ™/© 2018 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health Related Links https://healthyamericas.org http://getupgetmoving.org https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lets-celebrate-vive-tu-vida-get-up-get-moving-in-los-angeles-with-walkaround-elmo-from-sesame-street-and-5k-family-walk-and-run-300757218.html

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Very few Hispanics are aware of lupus even though Hispanic women are among those with a higher prevalence of the disease," said Dr. Jane Delgado, President and CEO, of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance), the nation's leading Hispanic health advocacy group. "That is why it is important to raise awareness about lupus in Hispanic/Latino communities, and in particular among women. They need to know what is lupus, what are the signs and symptoms, and that lupus can be better controlled if diagnosed early." May is Lupus Awareness Month and the Alliance's Let's Talk About Lupus/Hablemos del lupus Program is helping to increase awareness about lupus among Hispanics, connect individuals to services in their community, and advance health care practitioners' knowledge on diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes for those with lupus. As part of this initiative and in collaboration with the Lupus Foundation of America, the Alliance developed ¿Podría tener lupus? (Could you Have Lupus?), a fact-sheet and a companion Info-Card in Spanish, with key information about what is lupus, the symptoms and organs it can affect, to encourage patients to ask their providers questions. These materials along with the program PSAs are available at http://www.healthyamericas.org/lets-talk-about-lupus.html "There are medications and steps that a person can take to control it", said Dr. Delgado. "With these new Spanish-language lupus resources, we want to raise awareness and help close the knowledge gap with regards to lupus among Hispanics. Consumers can also call our toll- free Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645 to get answers to their questions about lupus and receive referrals to health resources in their community," added Dr. Delgado. Lupus is a serious autoimmune disease that can lead to inflammation and damage to many organs and body tissues. Lupus is often misdiagnosed for many reasons as there is no single test that can be used to know if someone has lupus. About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health: The Alliance is the nation's foremost science-based source of information and trusted non-partisan advocate for the best health outcomes for all. The Alliance represents thousands of Hispanic health providers across the nation providing services to more than 15 million each year. For more information, visit healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance's Su Familia Helpline at 1-866-783-2645, or find us on Facebook at healthyamericas or on Twitter at health4americas. SOURCE: National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Washington, DC – "The key to unlocking the next great breakthroughs in science and medicine is understanding the diversity of our individual health experiences. Today, our nation takes a significant step forward in realizing the promise of precision medicine with the launch of the NIH All of Us Research Program. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is proud to be a part of this ambitious effort to realize a future when disease treatment and prevention will be tailored to the individual. With our partners across the country, the Alliance is fully committed to encouraging one million or more people to stand with us on this landmark in history and forge a healthier future for all of us. Join with us at joinallofus.org/juntos,” encouraged Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. ### About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance) The Alliance is the nation's foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the best health for all. For more information, about the Alliance please visit https://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance's Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

Español Take Your First Step On The Path To A Healthier Life The Buena Salud® Club is a FREE membership club that promotes healthy lifestyles. Members receive regular health action alerts, access to the best health information online, and special offers and discounts. ​ ​ Join our over 13,000 members! Join For Free Free Member Benefits Members not only receive access to the latest and best in health information, they also get monthly info cards, action alerts on health, referrals to local health services, and special offers every couple of months, all for free. Learn More Events The Buena Salud Club is proud to support Get Up! Get Moving!®, the nation’s premier annual Hispanic family physical activity and healthy lifestyle event. Each event features fun for the whole family, free health screenings, healthy snacks, and prize drawings. See when we are coming to a location near you. Learn More Get Started Today Call today to register and activate your membership! You will receive a FREE copy of one of the Buena Salud guides. Phone Number: 1-866-783-2645 Address: 1501 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Join For Free

Español < Back to news page Alliance Calls Upon the FDA to Swiftly Finalize Proposed Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars August 1, 2022. Washington DC – “For decades, the tobacco industry has deliberately targeted youth and Hispanic communities with menthol and flavored products to lure in new generations of smokers. The FDA’s recent moves to prohibit menthol in cigarettes and all flavors in cigars will save lives and advance health equity across this country and we urge FDA to finalize the rule swiftly and enact a 90-day implementation period,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the Nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “The Alliance applauds the FDA for acting on the clear science that evidences the harms of menthol in cigarettes and flavorings in cigars by issuing a pair of proposed rules for bans to protect the public health. However, the demands of the science are not fully addressed until the FDA denies applications for all flavored e-cigarettes and other flavored disposable products being developed to replace e-cigarettes and takes action on banning menthol in e-cigarettes.” emphasized Dr. Delgado. In a pair of regulatory comments and a letter to the FDA Commissioner today, the Alliance made the case for implementation of rules banning menthol in cigarettes and flavors in cigars as well as urging action on menthol in e-cigarettes and new synthetic nicotine products. The Alliance pointed to 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health data that 51% of Hispanic smokers ages 12 and older used menthol cigarettes and 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey showing that 50.8% of Hispanic middle and high school students who were current smokers reported smoking menthol cigarettes. Furthermore, in 2020, cigars were the second most popular tobacco product among youth after e-cigarettes, with 960,000 middle and high school students currently using cigars. “Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The time to act on menthol and flavored cigars is now, and there is strong public support for the bans, especially in Hispanic communities. We urge the FDA to swiftly finalize the proposed rules and implement them within 90 days. Moving forward, we urge the FDA to expand its action and end the sale of all flavored tobacco and synthetic nicotine, to protect the health of the Nation,” concluded Dr. Delgado. ### About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance) The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us at www.healthyamericas.org

Español Don Liebentritt, J.D. (Treasurer) Don Liebentritt was an attorney and advisor to numerous businesses and ventures for over 40 years. His work was transactional and deal oriented, involving business management and counseling and dispute resolution of all kinds, including bankruptcy. He has served as an officer and director of many companies and organizations. He is on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Sciences of Loyola University Chicago and is a member of the Board of Directors of Brother Rice High School in Chicago. A native of Chicago’s southwest side, Liebentritt is a graduate of Brother Rice High School (1968), Loyola University Chicago (A.B. 1972), and the University of Chicago Law School (J.D. 1976). Back