Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Muchas gracias a los participantes que nos pudieron acompañar este pasado miércoles 3 de abril a la presentación del investigador principal Dr. Greg Talavera sobre los primeros resultados publicados de SOL en enfermedades cardiovasculares y a la presentación de la Dra. Gloria Sotelo de Network for a Healthy California.

¡Estén al tanto, habrán más presentaciones en temas relacionados de salud!


Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Press Release: "Rate of Heart Disease Risk Factors Vary Across Hispanic/Latino Background Groups"

On November 5th, Dr. Talavera was interviewed by Maureen Cavanaugh of KPBS (local NPR radio station), on findings from the HCHS/SOL article, “Prevalence of Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cardiovascular Diseases among Hispanic/Latino Individiuals of Diverse Backgrounds in the United States." The article was published in the November 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Follow the link below for the full interview:
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/nov/06/sdsu-study-heart-disease-rate-heart-disease-among-/

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) issued their own press release regarding this NIH landmark study:
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/news/press-releases/2012/two-nih-landmark-studies-show-power-of-epidemiology-research-underscore-need-to-address-health-disparities.html

Congratulations to the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos on their first published article!

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

"Steps Forward"

"Steps Forward": Interactive Support Group for people seeking a healthier life style and for people living with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol (Presented by the San Ysidro Health Center)

Classes are given on Tuesdays this summer from 9:30am - 11:00am at the Comprehensive Health Center- Ocean View (3177 Oceanview Blvd, San Diego CA 92113)

Dates and Class Topics:
July 3: "Are you at risk for developing diabetes? Glucose and Sugar"
July 10: "What you need to know about high blood pressure, salt and sodium"
July 17: "Eat less fat, saturated fat and cholesterol"
July 24: "Maintain a healthy weight"
July 31: "Make healthy eating a family affair"
August 7: "Eat in a health way- even when time or money is tight"
August 14: "Enjoy living smoke free"
August 21: "Review and graduation"

For more information, please call Diana at (619) 428-4463 Ext. 6513