Health

Latino children are three times more likely to be placed in foster care than whites*, according to Ruth Massinga, president and CEO of Casey Family Programs, who addressed members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus during a luncheon in Washington, D.C.

Hispanics comprise one of the youngest segments of the U.S. population, with a third of the population under 18 years of age. The greatest risk for becoming dependent on drugs occurs between the ages of 15 and 29, according to Drug Use Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities, a 2003 report issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Radiovisa will host an all day radiothon on Thursday, September 8th, 5:00 am – 7:00 pm PT, to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The live broadcast will air on Radiovisa 830 AM KMXE Los Angeles and across the Radiovisa Network.

Univision Communications Inc. partnered with the American Red Cross to assist in fundraising efforts aimed at helping those in need due to the devastation resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Univision Communications enlisted its entire platform of media outlets in order to reach out to all constituents interested in contributing to the fundraising efforts.

The National Association of Broadcasters announced that local radio and television stations across America will raise a minimum of $100 million for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

ALDO, a global fashion footwear and accessories brand and retailer, and YouthAIDS, an HIV/AIDS education and prevention initiative, have partnered to create an international fundraising and awareness campaign to educate and prevent HIV/AIDS among teenagers and young adults.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in partnership with The Advertising Council, announced the launch of a new national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to increase awareness among Hispanic parents and caregivers about the consequences of underage drinking.

Local MannaWalk Events To Provide Nutritional Programs For Orphans With Epidemic Disease. On August 6, in big cities and small towns across the United States, people will unite and walk together to show their support for fighting HIV/AIDS in children across the globe. The new nationwide event, called MannaWalk, will raise funds to provide nutritional programs for children, mostly orphans, with this epidemic disease. Thousands of walkers are expected to participate in more than 300 MannaWalk events across the country.

To help inspire Hispanic women to take the healthy lifestyle plunge, talk show host Cristina Saralegui and Dra. Maritza Fuentes are teaming up to raise awareness about health and fitness issues that are rarely discussed.