Bilingual Weekly
Archive for April 2012
Californians for Patient Care Launches Spanish-Language Healthcare Resource
Website and database of low, no-cost healthcare providers assists Spanish-speaking Californians
SACRAMENTO – April 9, 2012 – Californians for Patient Care, a leading independent patient advocacy organization, announced the launch of its Spanish-language website and online database which provides access to more than 5,000 low- and no-cost healthcare resources in California.
Photo of a California Patient Care Campaign commercial published at http://www.calpatientcare.org
“Nearly 60 percent of California’s uninsured are Latino and we are pleased to offer the Latino community a trusted resource with a variety of information about how to navigate our complicated healthcare system,” said Carmella Gutierrez. “Our Spanish-language website offers culturally and linguistically appropriate information about connecting to affordable healthcare options and many other issues of importance to the Latino community.”
People can access the Spanish-language website by visiting www.calpatientcare.org, then choosing the “Español” option at the top of the page. To access the database of low- and no-cost healthcare resources, web visitors click on the blue button on the left, labeled “Busque Servicios Gratuitos o de Bajo Costo en Su Area.” After typing in basic search information such as city or county and category of resource, Californians can find a comprehensive list of local healthcare providers and programs that provide primary, dental and mental healthcare services to the uninsured and underinsured. Along with information on local dental care and healthcare service providers, CPC also provides information on chronic disease management, how to shop for health insurance, updated information on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and links to helpful organizations and websites.
Recent statistics from the White House show that Latinos will make up roughly 28 percent of the 32 million uninsured Americans projected to gain medical coverage under the ACA. One of the goals of CPC’s Spanish-language website is to ensure that Latinos in California can access updated and easy-to-understand information and benefits about the new health law.
Annually, Californians for Patient Care assists more than 50,000 Californians locate affordable healthcare in their communities on its English-language site and those numbers are expected to increase significantly with the launch of the Spanish-language site.
“Given there are nearly 8 million people without insurance in California, it is clear more people need to know about the low- and no-cost healthcare resources in their communities, which is why we are also launching a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign statewide in both English and Spanish,” said Gutierrez. “We want every Californian to know that regardless of their economic circumstances, there are places to get the care they need, when they need it.”
Californians for Patient Care is a non-profit organization based in Sacramento dedicated to protecting the interests of patients and ensuring all California consumers have fair and equitable access to high quality healthcare. For more information, visit www.calpatientcare.org.
BRIEF: Downtown Farmers Market Kick Off
STOCKTON, CA – Prior to 2011 the Downtown Stockton Alliance held a farmers market in downtown Stockton
Opinion: Women need to stop being politely angry
By Jacquie Marroquín
During the recent Women in the World Conference in Washington D.C., Liberian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee said, “Women need to stop being politely angry.” She was referring to the ever-escalating war on women’s access to reproductive care in the United States. This powerful statement made by this equally powerful woman begged the questions: Where are the angry women? (A question she also asked.) And exactly how angry are we?
It’s impolite and unreasonable women who have been behind every Women’s Movement victory, from the right to vote to the right to choose. We are living in urgent times. If we are going to fight back against the assault on women we must be impolite. In fact, we must be downright vulgar and unreasonable in defense of our bodies, our health and our choices.
We win when we channel artists like Favianna Rodriguez, whose latest poster series succinctly captures the rational reaction to the Republican war on women: “Keep ur government off my $#@!%.”
We defeated Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell by voicing our outrage when he introduced a bill that would force women to undergo medically unnecessary trans-vaginal ultrasounds with plastic probes after a woman made the difficult choice to have an abortion. Awesome !!!
We win when our impolite anger extends to the occupation of social networking pages belonging to those Republican state legislators who mistakenly believe the right to govern our bodies is up for negotiation. We bombarded said pages with sarcastic questions about those pesky problems with periods, cancer, pregnancy, vaginal probes, abortion and contraception. Not one question was answered. We were vocal and they were stunned silent. Mission accomplished.
When the Susan B. Komen Foundation made the disastrous decision to defund Planned Parenthood, they immediately felt the wrath of angry masses. Not only did it spur a fierce online campaign calling out the foundation for playing politics with women’s health, but also this reaction from a former supporter who told the Susan B. Komen Foundation to “Kiss my a@#!” Boom! Win again!
Let me be crystal clear with both Republican and Democrat politicians: Your insistence to legislate women’s health and reproductive choice is not up for discussion. Period.
Roe v. Wade is the law of the land. There will be no negotiation. Period.
We will channel comedienne Anjelah Johnson and say, “We will cut you!” Then, we will write a song about it that Paquita la del Barrio will headline in her next tour called “Me Están Oyendo, Ratas de dos Patas?” (Are you listening two legged Rat?) Your insistence to control women’s health, bodies and choice couched under your right to freedom and faith will be met with consistent, impolite, unapologetic and downright vulgar righteous indignation. And make no mistake. Women. Will. Win.
We are taking the war from cyberspace to streets across the country on April 28th for the Unite Against the War on Women protests. If you’re ready to stop being politely angry, join a protest in your state. By offering our brand of unapologetic, impolite anger, we honor Nobel Peace prizewinner Leymah Gbowee and say:
We are paying attention.
We are angry.
We will not stand down.
Teen Truth Film Festival showcases Local Talent
Stockton, CA- Venture Academy was one of the host schools in California of the national Teen Truth (TT) Film Festival tour on Thursday, April 12. Continue reading
California heads Towards Debating an Instate Immigration Reform
SACRAMENTO, CA — “Since 2007, California’s agricultural industry has experienced the highest agricultural sales recorded to date and continues to lead the nation in agricultural cash,” explains Section 2 of Assembly Bill (AB) 1544. The bill highlights that California’s agricultural sales ranged between 36 billion dollars up to more than 38 billion since 2007. Continue reading
Haggin Museum Hosts National Poetry Month Celebration
Stockton, CA- “A city without poetry is a city that does not exist,” said Spanish Literature Professor Martin Camps, while teaching a workshop to a group of people at the Haggin Museum. The workshop is part of the National Poetry Month Celebration held on Saturday April, 7th. Continue reading
Protesters March against Stockton Police Brutality
Stockton, CA- Family and friends of James Rivera Jr. and Luther Brown, a man shot by Stockton police officers on Friday, April 6th, came together with members of the Occupy Oakland Movement in a protest on Tuesday, April 10 across the street from the Stockton Police Department headquarters in a demand for justice and a stop to police violence. Continue reading
Rhodesia Ransom seeks SJ Board of Supervisors
TRACY, CA – Over a hundred San Joaquin County residents rallied at the Tracy Grand Theater in support of Rhodesia Ransom as she announced her candidacy for the 5th District of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on February 16, 2011 — the seat is currently held by termed-out Leroy Ornellas. Ornellas is now vying for the State Senate 5th District seat. Continue reading
I Have a Voice: Gabriel Alfaro
Gabriel Alfaro is an Outreach Educator of Fathers and Families of San Joaquin and is dedicated to help young adults in the community. Continue reading
Stockton Cinco de Mayo Parade 2012 Gears Up
San Joaquin County — The Coalition of Mexican-American Organizations (known for its acronym in Spanish COMA) announced that the 2012 Cinco de Mayo Parade will be held May 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Stockton’s downtown. Continue reading
Opinion:Overdraft Fees
Just recently I followed the footsteps of many others to switch from a bank (specifically from Bank of America) over to a local credit union. They asked me if it was because of the ‘fees.’ It would be a true statement to say it was because of the ‘fees’ but I think they were referring to the specific fee that recently had the public up in arms and I however, was leaving because of Overdraft fees. Continue reading
New immigration Proposal under Public Commentary
In January of 2012 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a change to the process by which undocumented persons who are immediate relatives of U.S. citizens may apply for legal residency. Continue reading
Three Candidates and the Upcoming Election: Comerciantes Unidos continues its Election 2012 Education.
Stockton, CA — “I want to partner with you in rebuilding Stockton; because our city deserves better,” highlighted Moses Zapien, candidate for Stockton’s City Council District 4, at the monthly meeting held by Comerciantes Unidos (United Merchants). Continue reading
Immigration Reform and the 2012 Election Forum
STOCKTON, CA — Professors and activists discussed Immigration Policy and the 2012 Election in a public forum held on Thursday, April 5 at University of the Pacific’s Campus. Continue reading
New Center Expands Message of Peace: Fathers and Families of SJ relocates to downtown Stockton
STOCKTON, CA— “Is not just a building… It’s about a home, a safe place for our community,” said Fathers & Families of San Joaquin Executive Director, Samuel Nuñez as he welcomed the community to the organization`s new location on Wednesday, April 5th. Continue reading
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