EDITOR IN CHIEF
Nelson Vega-Garcia
MHA, FACHE, CMPE, EFPM
AHHE Board Member
7th Annual Health Care Diversity Awards Gala Photos
IN THIS ISSUE
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
George Zeppenfeldt-Cestero
National President
Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives &
President and CEO
National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health
PARTNERS
Professional Association Partners
Professional Membership Associations
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AHHE & NHCCH NATIONAL NEWS
New State Delegate Network Partner
The American Diabetes Association of Greater New York is thrilled to announce their membership in the State Delegate Network of the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE) and look forward to partnering our resources to improve the health of Latinos living with diabetes and prevent the disease for those at-risk. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association implements outreach programs, patient and professional education seminars, workshops and fundraising activities to support our mission in New York: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Modern Healthcare Alert
A.M. Best Co. said it plans to introduce credit rating services on hospitals and healthcare systems, initially focusing on U.S. hospitals and healthcare systems with provider-owned health plans. Read more later today at modernhealthcare.com and in the Daily Dose
Small Business / Entrepreneur
Small Business Administration chief Steven Preston announced reforms aimed at cleaning up a broken system for keeping track of government procurements that has allowed federal agencies to classify billions in contracts to some of the world's largest companies as going to small businesses.
For more information and details click here
AHHE & NHCCH LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS
Supplier Diversity Forum
The NHCCH is currently planning a supplier diversity forum with the Greater New York Hospital Association for November 2007. The “By Invitation Only” luncheon meeting will give NHCCH members the opportunity to learn the process for competing for vendor opportunities with hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the Tri-State area. For information on NHCCH membership, please visit: www.NHCCH.com
AHHE is in discussions with the United States Hispanic Advocacy Association for a Health Summit planned for the State of New Jersey in late 2007. If you would like further information, please visit www.AHHE.org
2007 Healthcare Classic
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the Hampshire Country Club, Mamaroneck, New York
Honoring: JOHN P. SGANGA, FACHE, President and CEO, Innovatix, LLC
Proceeds to benefit The Zachary Foundation in support of Mitochondrial Disease Research and Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
Click here for more information or go to www.hlny.org.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER NEWS
Latino Health: California's Challenge - by Robert A. Beltran, MD, MBA
Although many improvements in the health of Americans have taken place in recent years, substantial differences still exist between racial and ethnic groups with regard to health status, health insurance and access to care. Such compelling evidence of this exists that in 1998 President Clinton put forth an initiative, “Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health.” The goal of this initiative is to eliminate disparities in infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infections/AIDS and immunizations by the year 2010.
For more information and details click here
UPCOMING EVENTS
AHHE and the NHCCH will be represented at the Bridging Commerce among the Americas at the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2007 Annual Convention, Business Expo & International Pavilion, September 19 - 22, 2007, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Hispanic Dental Association’s 2007 Annual Meeting in beautiful Miami, Florida, October 25-27, 2007
Kicking off the Opening Ceremony will be Sonia Manzano (Emmy Award winner for her role on Sesame Street), and the Closing Ceremony will be hosted by Emcee Myrka Dellanos (Star of Univision). What an exciting way to start and finish! And take a peek at the Registration Brochure for information on all the wonderful events happening in between. What a great way to have fun while earning continuing education credit and networking with other members of the dental industry whose mission aligns with your own - "optimizing the oral health of the Hispanic community!" See you in Miami!!
(Online registration will be available soon. If you would like to register now, please mail or fax your registration form to the national office. Fax#: 217-529-9120) Click Here to View the Registration Program
Call for abstracts - deadline 8/31/2007
The Hispanic Dental Association will hold its 15th Annual Meeting in Miami, FL, October 25-27, 2007. Please submit Abstracts for Posters and Table Clinics related to the Hispanic population and/or the 5 point framework in the Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health. Click here for more information
7th Annual Latino Caucus Awards Program.
The Latino Caucus, in affiliation with the American Public Health Association (APHA), is proud to announce a call for nominations of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated superior commitment and contribution toward improving the health status of the Latino community. The awards will be presented at the 34st Anniversary Annual Latino Caucus’ Awards Dinner to be held during the APHA Annual Meeting Nov 3-7, 2007 in Washington, DC.
For more information and details click here
SCHOLARSHIPS / INTERNSHIPS
Internships with Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives & National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health. Call 212.877.1615 or send your resume to: AHHEinNYC@aol.com
- Bell Labs Fellowships for under-represented minorities
- http://www.bell-labs.com/
- Student Inventors Scholarships
- http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
- Student Video Scholarships
- http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
- Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships
- http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
- Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
- http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
Get the complete list at AHHE.org
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GALA SPONSORS
National Corporate Partners
Aetna is at the forefront of the national debate on health care in America. We believe we can help build a better system. Read more here:
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Regional Partner
STATE DELEGATE NETWORK
The State Delegate Network is an innovative partnership concept whereby we provide free monthly space on our
e-newsletter to national health advocacy associations for them to showcase their organizations to a target audience of influential Hispanic leaders in healthcare and business. Join AARP NJ State Office, our first Partner
AARP New Jersey study finds Hispanics pay more for Prescription Drugs and Healthcare. For more information visit their website at www.aarp.org/nj and click on advocacy.
On September 15, 2007, New York’s American Diabetes Association is hosting its annual Feria de Salud, a free annual health fair for Latinos in New York City. Combining the elements of a festive street fair with vital health information, Feria features health assessments, cooking classes, exercise lessons and tools necessary to help people improve their health. Please join us at this wonderful event.
Date: September 15, 2007
When:11am to 4pm
Location: St. Mary’s Recreation Center and Park
145th Street at St. Ann’s Avenue
South Bronx, NY
For more information click here or contact
Heather Considine Varian
212/725-4925, ext. 3448
SPECIAL THANKS
We acknowledge with appreciation the in-kind support of José Luis Rodríguez - President & CEO of
HITN TV for recording our 2007 Annual Gala:
 The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. was established in 1983 as a private non-profit organization to create a network of non-commercial telecommunications facilities to advance the educational, social, cultural, and economic aspirations of Hispanics Learn more about HITN
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