TodoBebe Partners With U.S. Surgeon General to Promote the ``The Year of the Healthy Child'' Messages to US Hispanic Parents.MIAMI Miami, cities, United States Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə). 1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896. -- TodoBebe(TM), the leading Spanish-language provider of multimedia content for pregnancy and parenting, announced today a partnership with the Office of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Surgeon General The U.S. Surgeon General is charged with the protection and advancement of health in the United States. Since the 1960s the surgeon general has become a highly visible federal public health official, speaking out against known health risks such as tobacco use, and promoting disease to promote key messages related to the Surgeon General's "The Year of the Healthy Child" agenda among Hispanic families. "'The Year of the Healthy Child' agenda focuses on improving the body, mind, and spirit of the growing child. Since women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. before and during pregnancy is the first step to having a healthy baby, the Office of the Surgeon General will highlight steps that women should take to keep themselves healthy, starting from when they are considering becoming pregnant," said U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS FACS Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. FACS abbr. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS fluorescence-activated cell sorter. . TodoBebe(TM) will collaborate to translate and promote the messages within all of its media outlets in a language and format that is accessible, entertaining, and easy-to-understand for Hispanic families who are planning, expecting, and raising children. Tips and topics will include pregnancy and maternal healthcare, nutrition, exercise, eliminating tobacco use and alcohol consumption, car seat safety, premature birth premature birth Birth less than 37 weeks after conception. Infants born as early as 23–24 weeks may survive but many face lifelong disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness). and low birth weight, immunizations and doctor check ups, childhood obesity childhood obesity Public health Overweight in a child, an average BMI of ≥ 85% for age and sex; ≥ 95% for age and sex is very obese. See Body-mass index, Obesity. Cf Adult obesity. , illness and injury prevention, healthy indoor environment, early stimulation, mental health, and child abuse prevention. "Working together as a nation that cherishes its children, we are ensuring the best possible health, and the greatest productivity and independence for every individual child. TodoBebe is an important part of our strategy to work with corporations, community groups, educators, government leaders, and health institutions as partners to help deliver these critical health messages in a trusted environment to families across all cultures," Dr. Carmona said. "For over 5 years, TodoBebe(TM) has focused on providing the best information and voices available on pregnancy and parenting, in time to make a difference in the health and happiness of their pregnancy and baby," said Gillian Sandler, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of TodoBebe(TM). "It is an honor to be working once again with the U.S. Surgeon General and the Department of Health and Human Services Noun 1. Department of Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Health and Human Services, HHS to ensure this important information reaches our audience." About TodoBebe(TM) TodoBebe(TM) is an integrated media company dedicated to providing information around babies and pregnancy for Spanish speakers worldwide through TV, Internet, radio, events, custom publishing, research, and grass roots grass roots pl.n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) 1. People or society at a local level rather than at the center of major political activity. Often used with the. 2. The groundwork or source of something. outreach. TodoBebe's(TM) weekly TV show airs nationally in the U.S. via the Telemundo Network. TodoBebe's(TM) parenting capsules air twice hourly via in-store TV's in over 500 Wal-Mart Supercenters in the U.S. Its radio programs are syndicated throughout Latin America, and its website http://www.todobebe.com is the leading Internet destination for Spanish-speakers planning, expecting and raising babies, with a monthly circulation of over half a million parenting e-newsletters. TodoBebe's(TM) Baby Fairs launched in 2004 with grass roots efforts in major Hispanic markets such as Los Angeles, Houston and Miami. For more information about TodoBebe please visit http://www.todobebe.com or write info@todobebe.com. About The Office of the US Surgeon General The duties of the Surgeon General include protecting and advancing the health of the nation through educating the public; advocating for effective disease prevention and health promotion programs and activities; and providing a highly recognized symbol of national commitment to protecting and improving the public's health. As Surgeon General, Dr. Carmona is committed to providing the best scientific information available to the American people in a manner that they can use. The Surgeon General is appointed by the President of the United States The head of the Executive Branch, one of the three branches of the federal government. The U.S. Constitution sets relatively strict requirements about who may serve as president and for how long. with the advice and consent of The United States Senate for a 4-year term of office. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov |
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