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AdoptUSKids Adoption campaign from foster care Top rewards of teen adoption There are more than 424,000 children in the US foster care system Adolescents have lower adoption rates than young children and often have to wait longer to be adopted. Regardless of age, all children need a loving and supportive family. Adolescence is a period in which parental help and guidance is particularly important....

Angelique Sina President of Friends of Puerto Rico Seeds is a program for boys and girls that is responsible for preparing, educating and shaping so that they can create their own companies through a curriculum of specialized classes. Friends of Puerto Rico is a non-profit foundation that through entrepreneurship initiatives and the creation of opportunities for girls and young people contributes...

Mirna Chamorro Spokesperson Fl Dept Of Health8CDC Health Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Frances Colon Director of Voto Latino para la Coalicion Fl Para Todos Krizia Lopez from Mesa Boricua and Maria Rebelles Director of Chispa Puerto Rican organizations in Florida celebrate electoral participation of the Boricua community ’Puerto Ricans in Florida made it clear in these elections that, as the...

Dr. Christina Colon del Toro, child psychiatrist at Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) Child and teenage suicidal Tips for avoiding holiday stress and depression. Signs to look for in loved ones that indicate depression / suicidal thoughts Steps you can take to understand what they are experiencing and seek help before it's too late Luis Salva Tour Guide for San Agustin City San Agustin...

Immigration Attorney Camila Pachon Update on  Immigrations News  Immigrations News Perla Acosta and Ambar De La Cruz Health Educators Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month Through its Baby Safe Sleep campaign, DOH encourages parents, caregivers, and medical professionals to remember their ABCs of Baby Safe Sleep - Babies sleeping Alone, on their Back, and in a Crib. The campaign also...

Dr. Victor Herrera associate chief medical officer and infectious disease specialist at Advent Health Infectious disease specialist to discuss how to keep diverse communities safe from COVID-19 The effect the virus has in some cultural communities in Florida Jorge L. Vasquez, Jr., Program Director for Power and Democracy Program Advancement Project National Office is taking the lead to explain exa...

Maria Estela Edward, M.S.SLPA Author Mi calming Backpack The integration of children with special needs into our regular child care centers and taking into account the benefit that the process brings of Inclusion for the child, their families and society Hector Reyes Lender Money Tree What is happening with interest rates? What is happening with interest rates? What does this all mean? Does it mak...

Roger Rodriguez UnitedHealthcare When can people enroll in a Medicare plan? Now is the time when millions of Floridians will make important decisions about their health care coverage for next year. Whether they are enrolling in Medicare for the first time or looking to change their coverage during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment period--------------- Yanidsi Vélez- Director of the Hispanic Federation...

Dr. Cordero is a Pediatrician and Epidemiologist    Risks in motherhood, premature babies and risks during Covid 19 Seven million American women of childbearing age live in counties with limited or no maternity care, contributing to the maternal and child health crisis. Limited or lack of access carries the risk of serious health complications, which COVID-19can increase Steve Maggi Immigration At...

Dr. Monik Jiménez, ScD, SM, FAHA, American Heart Association volunteer medical expert and Claudia Mercado, Go Red for Women volunteer Stress or Heart Attack? How to Recognize Stress or the Signs of Something More Serious The health and financial impact of COVID-19 has particularly affected Hispanic Americans, with essential workers being the most affected by the pandemic Dr. Luis Raez Medical Scie...

Dr. Leo Fernandez Research Moderna Inc Accel Research Sites Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial- minority participants needed Accel Research Sites in DeLand has already started testing on the Moderna COVID-19vaccine and things are off to a great start. Some participants are even on their second dosage of the trial vaccine moving into stage III. On background, the vaccine is showing to be extremely safe...

Steve Maggi Immigration attorney President Trump to force Immigrants to submit to eye scans and other tests. The Trump administration has drafted a proposal that would dramatically expand the number of people required to provide biometrics for their immigration applications  including eye scans, voice prints, DNA, and photographs for facial recognition. Dr. Luz Eneida Nieves Epidemiologist How to...

Maribel Alonso Spokesperson  USDA Food Safety for Back to School: What Parents Should Look Out For This Fall The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that millions of Americans become ill each year from food borne illness,resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Because children are among the most vulnerable to illness, parents should take extra precautions when hand...

Mirna Chamorro  Public Information Officer Florida Department of Health    Stay Safe While Enjoying Water Activities in Labor day weekend The Florida Department of Health would like to remind families to take precautions while participating in recreational water related activities this summer. Everyone plays a role in preventing illnesses and injuries related to the water we swim, play, relax in,a...

Angel Sanchez leader for the grassroots campaign spearheaded by the Florida Restoration Rights Coalition Angel Sanchez, a convicted felon and second-year law student, is advocating for passage of Amendment 4,which would restore voting rights to most felons. Advocate for overturning Florida’s felony voting ban.

Emilio Perez Business Advisor SBA Loans PPP The PPP offers billions of dollars in potentially forgivable loans to keep workers on the payroll,guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, also feds begin prosecuting coronavirus PPP loan fraud. Jimmy Torres President of Boricua Vota and Emilio Perez Former President of the Florida  Puerto Rico Chamber Of Commerce Puerto Rico halts primary voting...

Dr. Nitza I. Alvarez Cardiovascular Heels vs. Ties: Living with your #1 threat Coronary Artery Disease is the number one health threat among both American men and women. However, today’s research focuses almost entirely on men. When it comes to women, heart disease is under-researched, under-treated and under-diagnosed.

Jorge Castorani Broker Lowest interest ever Since 1971,historical mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans have hit historic lows due to various factors. Using data from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey,we’ll do a deep dive into what’s driven historical mortgage rate movements overtime, and how they affect buying or refinancing a home. Migdalia Fernandez Spokesperson for Latin Family Now...

Eduardo Martínez, Vice President, Commercial Liaison Manager, Wells Fargo Home Lending If you're affected by a disaster, here are some helpful tips National and local authorities predict an active hurricane season: what to do if affected As we continue to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, it is still important to be prepared for other disasters that can occur throughout the year, often...

Ximena Jimenez Nutritionist How to improve your immune system with super foods See foods that may help build your immune system to help you stay healthy and fight illness. The Nutritionist shows you nutrient and antioxidant-rich fruits,vegetables, and more to stay healthy and with energy. Jesús García, Hispanic Google spokes person Google provides tips and tools for small local business and people...

Luis Salva, St. Augustine Land & Sea Tours María Eugenia Ginés Travel Columnist 10 Ways to Enjoy Saint Augustine with Social Distance Florida's Historic Coast is known for its beautiful roots and Hispanic influence. But it is also an ideal destination to enjoy safely in this time of social distancing Mirna Chamorro Public Information Officer for Florida Department of Health, Seminole County Urging...

María del Roció Author The former beauty queen of Puerto Rico, María del Roció Arroyo, who recently launched her new book “Traveling on the Autism Train”. She herself tells the story of her son Danny, who was diagnosed with this condition and who sustained a strong regression which caused loss of speech and intestinal problems. Damaris Moraza Spokesperson for Goodwill Tips on getting a job Goodwil...

Silvia Quintana licensed mental health counselor and CEO Broward Behavioral Health Coalition Local mental health and substance abuse services The self-isolation,social distancing, and economic hardships brought on by COVID-19 have many experts concerned about cases of alcohol and substance abuse and as well as depression and anxiety Maribel Alonso Spokesperson for USDA USDA Offers Tips to Avoid Po...

Frances Colon Vice President of the Council of Puerto Rican leaders of South Florida Florida Puerto Rican Organizations Demand Justice for George Floyd The Puerto Rican community of Florida stands in solidarity with the pain of communities around the country at the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota, they are demanding justice for George Floyd and his family, and raise our voices against racism,...