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NOTE: ENGLISH VERSION BELOW BOSTON – El Departamento de Salud Pública de Massachusetts (DPH, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Departamento de Recursos Agrícolas de Massachusetts (DAR, por sus siglas en inglés) están llevando a cabo una investigación en la granja “Twin River”, ubicada en el 1272 de Rannapo Road en Ashley Falls, MA porque existe la posibilidad de que la leche no pasteurizada... 

By Natalia de Cuba Thanks to all my visitors  – regular and occasional – for a great year of cooking! Unlike the rest of the year, this week has been a slow one for culinary adventure (I’ll explain that one later), so rather than do nothing, I’ve collected this year’s top five recipes – the ones that get hit time and time again to let you know what other folks are... 

Posted by HispanicPRBlog. Wing is taking an unconventional approach to drug prevention with a new animated campaign for The Partnership at Drugfree.org. The campaign, “Sheep,” uses animation to illustrate to parents that drugs don’t always come from easily identifiable sources. Armed with the knowledge that Latino kids are at higher risk for drug use and addiction than their non-Hispanic counterparts,... 

Veterans Who Serve Multiple Tours of Duty to Benefit from Enhanced Program “We need to ensure that this program remains robust and that it reflects the very real threats and sacrifices faced by Massachusetts residents as they serve our interests and values overseas," said “We need to ensure that this program remains robust and that it reflects the very real threats and sacrifices faced by... 

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today released the results of a joint survey of more than 1,700 HIV-positive people in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire that demonstrates the benefits of state and federal investment in HIV care. The report was released today at a State House event in honor of World AIDS Day. The final... 

Project Grow is an effort to create more community gardens. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and learn how you can join the movement to grow food safely in the city. Please let us know if you are coming by calling (413) 538-5822 and leave a message. Event signup is also available at the Mason Square Veterans Outreach Center. .gplus #___plusone_0, .gplus #___plusone_1,.gplus #___plusone_2, .gplus... 

The NCLR Monthly Latino Employment Report can be reviewed here.  It comes out the  first Friday of every month, the same day that the Department of Labor issues its monthly jobs report.  NCLR’s reports contain the latest Latino employment statistics and NCLR’s analysis of policy proposals to create jobs.   Open publication – Free publishing .gplus #___plusone_0, .gplus... 

Phoenix House Poets Return SPRINGFIELD, MA  Come listen to participants in the Phoenix House recovery programs share their poetry at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28 in the Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street, Springfield. Those attending will have a chance to meet the poets and to talk to them. Phoenix House provides alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention services operating... 

During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. In 2008, only one state (Colorado) had a prevalence of obesity less than 20%. Thirty-two states had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25%; six of these states (Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia ) had a prevalence of obesity equal to or greater than 30%. Grant to...