A new app by the company LowestMed has been launched that will allow Latinos to compare prescription medicine prices. The app, called MediBajo, is the first of its kind specifically designed for the Latino community. The app utilizes user-friendly mobile technology to compare prescription drug prices at local pharmacies. “Prescription drug prices vary and many people end up paying too much or skip their medications simply because of the lack of pricing transparency,” said LowestMed CEO Brad Bangerter. “This can be an even bigger problem if there is a language barrier. We created MediBajo specifically for the 55 million Hispanics in the U.S. to help ensure they can compare prices at local pharmacies and get the best discounts available by using an app tailored to their own ...
A study by Emory University has found that Latinos are more likely to say that doctors are unconcerned about their health and do not see them as equals. The study, entitled “Disaggregating Ethnoracial Disparities in Physician Trust,” found that individuals of a particular race (such as Latinos) tend to have a similar point of view on physician trust. The study also found that this issue of trust had nothing to do with education level, income, or marital status. U.S. Latinos are less likely than whites to trust the interpersonal competence, technical judgment, and obligation to act ethically towards the best interest of the patient of their doctors. “By more closely measuring differences in physicians trust, we find key differences in how people in how people view their ...
November 1 is the first day of the third open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will allow people nationwide to sign up for healthcare coverage, to renew their current plan, or shop for additional health coverage options on the Health Insurance Marketplace. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly half of the eligible uninsured are between the ages of 18 –34. Latinos are still more likely to be uninsured than whites. The third enrollment period is an opportunity to not only gain access to quality affordable health care, but also offers a chance to avoid paying a fine when they file their taxes; those who do not enroll by January 31, 2016, could face a fine of $695 or 2.5% of yearly income. The third open enrollment period, ...
New research by Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Merced, suggests inequality in public goods is related to segregation. Although segregation has lessened, White American's live in neighborhoods that are about 75% white, compared to Black, Latino and Asian Americans that live in neighborhoods that are 22-46% of their own group. The author concludes: "Segregated cities are more racially polarized in elections and may be less likely to generate policy consensus. The result is that cities with more segregation have smaller public goods budgets. Segregated cities raise fewer dollars from their residents and spend less money on roads, law enforcement, parks, sewers, welfare, housing, and community development." In addition to political ...
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness is offering a grant to match funds for orders. Municipal, county, state, federal or 501(c) park-related entities are eligible. Greenfields Outdoor Fitness's mission is to promote wellness and fight obesity one community at a time by providing rugged outdoor fitness zones that can be used 24/7 by almost anyone, regardless of ability or fitness level. Greenfields is offering to match funds for orders at a minimum of $20,000 and a maximum of $100,000. The deadline to apply for this grant is November 15, 2015. Click here to ...
With a team of nationwide partners, the Movement is Life Caucus is hosting the 2015 National Caucus on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities on November 12 and 13 to reduce musculoskeletal disparities and related comorbidities and health care costs. Women, African Americans and Latinos/Hispanics face more severe osteoarthritis, functional limitation, and disability than men and Whites, thus are more likely to be physically inactive, obese, diabetic, and have higher incidence of heart disease. Additionally, Latinos with bone and joint problems face lack of access to diagnostic, medical and surgical interventions. Examples of topics at the National Caucus on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health Disparities include: Health Literacy of the Newly Enrolled ACA Population: ...
According to a report by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), the average U.S. Latino worker earns less than white counterparts. Latinos are behind the majority white population on several important economic factors, such as employment and income. Latinos represent 17% of the total U.S. population and are the largest ethnic group in the nation. The report noted that the median income for Latino households is $42,500, nearly $18,000 less than non-Latino whites. Foreign-born Latinos have an even lower median household income with $34,600. “It’s important to know where we are as a Latino community and what we need to do to continue in the right direction,” said CHC Chairwoman Linda Sanchez. “We are making progress in some areas … but in ...
Grants for school gardens are now being given for up $1,000 to $2,000 from the Nature Works Everywhere program. Accepting applications for garden grants for the 2015–16 school year, funds will be used to support schools needing assistance for garden building, amendment, or revitalization of their on-campus garden. Preference will be given to rain, pollinator, native habitat, and other natural infrastructure projects. For more information on guidelines, requirements, and eligibility, please check out the full description of the Garden grant ...
Bonnie Y. Modugno, MS, RD, a nutrition consultant, and Shari Portnoy, MPH, RD, CFT, a registered dietitian both give nutritional advice and practices to help make student living healthier for K-12 students and college students alike. The site gives college students advice on how to stay healthy during the year when most college students harbor bad eating habits and often times heavy drinking occurs. By taking advantage of college intramural sports, and on-campus athletic trainers, and using resources on the site like, my food record, students can learn how to balance a healthy diet with exercise for a healthier mind and create healthy habits. Advice for k-12 students is also provided with resources like the EatWell plate, to help guide portion sizes and fun games from the USDA and ...
