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WHEN Filipina Marilou Songco went to St. Mary’s church hall to avail of free medical tests last Sunday, she was surprised that her cholesterol and blood pressure were unusually high.
“It is good to know my cholesterol and blood pressure levels, so I can change my diet,” Songco said.
Songco, a medical assistant visiting sick seniors, said that Filipinos were at high risk of heart attacks because Filipinos eat great amounts of fatty food. During the holidays, she admitting going on an eating binge, helping herself to the traditional Filipino food high in fats and cholesterol.
In an effort to provide free health services, the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL) and AsPIRE (Asian American Partnerships in Research and Empowerment ) held a health fair last Sunday, January 7, at St. Mary’s hall.
David Aguilar, outreach coordinator of Project AsPIRE (Asian American Partnerships in Research and Empowerment) at the New York University School of Medicine, said AsPIRE has partnered with PACCAL to allow Filipinos and Asians access free check-ups.
Aguilar said they would visit business establishments to conduct free check-ups in the next few weeks. Their project is expected to benefit thousands of Filipinos and Asians.
The Asian Health Fair has health professional volunteers who conduct screening on blood pressure, cholesterol, gynecological exam, cardiology, blood sugar and diabetes screening, and nutrition advice.
Many immigrants lack health insurance. When immigrants got sick, they face dangers of more complications. Routine medical exams are expensive for them. When they got sick, it could affect their families, their work and the community.
There are over 1.3 million uninsured people in New Jersey, the soaring cost of medical care too exorbitant for them. At health fairs, those with insurance receive medical attention from volunteer doctors and nurses and health professionals.
“This is a worthy project. I have high cholesterol and I need to have regular check-ups,” said Nena Baisa, a senior, and a devoted church-goer.
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CHICAGO, Illinois – Yoly T. Tubalinal, publisher and executive editor of the Chicago-based The Fil-Am Weekly Megascene, was elected president of the National Press Club of the Philippines in the United States of America last Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Community Room of the Budlong Woods branch of the Chicago Public Library at 5630 North Lincoln Avenue at Chicago’s northside.
Ms. Tubalinal, also a columnist of her publication, succeeds outgoing president, Joseph G. Lariosa, syndicated writer and columnist for the Journal Group Limited, a news, photo, opinion and multi-media content service provider.
Also elected officers to serve the ethnic press group for 2007 and 2008 were re-electionist vice president, Ms. Lourdes M. Ceballos, of Easimedia, incumbent Director Marlon L. Pecson, secretary; incumbent Treasurer Ms. Thelma Fuentes, membership secretary; Ms. Ting Joven, of Fil-Am Weekly Megascene, treasurer; Messrs. Arnold de Villa, Fil-Am Weekly Megascene, and incumbent Director Joe Balmadrid, club directors. Lariosa, as immediate past president, becomes a member of the board with the right of an elected director.
NPC-Phil. U.S.A. Member Jerry B. Clarito, in-charge of election, immediately inducted the new officers and members of the board shortly after proclaiming the winners.
Among the activity highlights of the outgoing administration is the co-hosting of the Conference on Media and Philippine Democracy during the 4th Global Networking Convention and 7th National NaFFAA Empowerment Conference held last Sept. 28 and Oct. 1 last year in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The conference discussed the resolution of the unabated killings of Filipino journalists, political activists and clergies. Among its resource speakers were Philippine Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio R. Bunye and celebrated columnist Conrado de Quiros of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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THE Santo Nino Devotion Group ( Parish of St. Sebastian) is inviting the public to the 17th Commemorative Celebration of the Feast of Santo Niño de Cebu on Sunday, January 21, at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church on 58th Street corner of Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside, Queens.
Concelebrated Mass and the traditional Sinulog Dance with highlight the celebration. Refreshment and entertainment will follow at the St. Sebastian School Auditorium. For further information, please call 718-457-3575, 718-639-1312 and 718-271-5427.
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