{"id":56458,"date":"2023-05-02T20:05:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T18:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/hitn-launches-series-of-vida-y-salud-health-fairs-to-bring-essential-health-resources-and-information-to-the-hispanic-community\/"},"modified":"2023-05-02T20:05:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T18:05:28","slug":"hitn-launches-series-of-vida-y-salud-health-fairs-to-bring-essential-health-resources-and-information-to-the-hispanic-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/hitn-launches-series-of-vida-y-salud-health-fairs-to-bring-essential-health-resources-and-information-to-the-hispanic-community\/","title":{"rendered":"HITN Launches Series of Vida y Salud Health Fairs to Bring Essential Health Resources and Information to the Hispanic Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nLeading Spanish-Language Public Broadcaster Partners with Cable Providers, Local Political Leaders to Advance and Educate for Wellness among US Hispanics<\/i><\/p>\n

BROOKLYN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HITN-TV<\/a>, the nation\u2019s leading Spanish-language media source for educational and cultural programming, today announced a series of Vida y Salud fairs to provide free health resources and information to historically medically underserved populations across the U.S. Organized in partnership with distinguished local elected officials, cable providers, healthcare organizations, and community groups, these events will focus on equipping attendees with health education and resources to help them address some of the most common health disparities facing the Hispanic community today.<\/p>\n

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\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hispanic are at a greater risk of developing common chronic illnesses such as diabetes<\/a> and high blood pressure<\/a> and health conditions such as obesity<\/a> and vision loss<\/a>. At the same time, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that Hispanics have higher uninsured rates<\/a> than any other racial or ethnic group in the U.S. This combination can make healthcare less accessible and more expensive. However, access to preventive health information and early screenings like the ones offered at the Vida y Salud fairs can reduce costs and lower the potential for negative health impacts.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThis is where HITN, with content that\u2019s specifically created and produced with the Hispanic community in mind, is able to step in and help culminate a health fair that\u2019s intentional and representative of what this under-represented community wants,\u201d added Michael D. Nieves, HITN\u2019s President and CEO. \u201cWe\u2019re very happy to be in majority-Hispanic communities, not only to support residents in creating long-lasting, healthy habits but also to provide them with educational material and content customized to their culture, lifestyle, and general needs,\u201d commented Nieves.<\/p>\n

\nThe Vida y Salud health fairs will kick off in New York followed by a series of events across the nation:<\/p>\n