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  • 13-Mar-2020 3:05 PM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)


    March 13, 2020

    In response to the rapidly evolving events surrounding COVID-19 and in the best interest of our community at large, the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hereby postponing all in-person events occurring through May 5th until further notice. This includes but is not limited to:

    • Great Gathering 7 (in partnership with the Pittsburgh Business Exchange)
    • Annual Members Meeting hosted by People’s Gas and Catered by Pisko Peruvian
    • Spring Networking at La Palapa
    • Team-build for a Better World at Global Links
    • Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program at the Pittsburgh Business Show
    • Pittsburgh Riverhounds Mixer and Game Attendance through May
    • Committee & Board Team Builders 
                    (Brother’s Brother - March, Fogo de Chago - April)

    Please keep in mind that if the state of public health changes this period may be lengthened or shortened depending on the recommendations of local, state and federal government or other appropriate entities.


    We encourage you to follow recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for accurate and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic.  For updates on cases in Pennsylvania, visit the PA Department of Health website.


    As per the aforementioned entities, please exercise hand washing hygiene and staying home when sick, social distancing - avoiding shaking hands, not standing close to others, not gathering in large groups, minimizing general social contact - is one of the best ways to slow the pace of the spread of COVID-19. In this manner we not only protect ourselves, but also others we come into contact with throughout the day.


    We look forward to seeing all of your healthy smiling faces once public health concerns have subsided.


    Thank you for your understanding,

    Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

    1555 Broadway Ave, Second Floor  Pittsburgh PA 15219 U.S.A.

    412-553-9300


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  • 27-Feb-2020 4:29 PM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)
  • 17-Oct-2019 11:37 AM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)

     Second Annual Día de los Muertos Soirée to be Hosted at Market St. Events Space on Fl. 2 & 3 above Market Street Grocery


    October 15th, 2019 (PITTSBURGH, PA)  Acrobatique Creative and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to bring the second annual Día de los Muertos celebration to Pittsburgh. On Friday, November 1st, beginning at 6PM at Market Street Event Space above the Market Street Grocery on the second and third floor, guests are invited to enjoy an evening filled with themed cuisine, live entertainment and cocktails in celebration of the ancient tradition.

    The annual soirée will unite attendees with a hand-crafted Raise a Spirit to the Spirit Toast at 9P to celebrate the growth of a city, culture and people. In addition to uniting the community, a percentage of the proceeds will aid the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship Fund. This initiative is aimed to provide academic scholarships to deserving local Hispanic students for trade, college, and graduate school. Donations will also be accepted at the event.

    "Día de los Muertos is traditionally a Mexican celebration, but here in Pittsburgh, the Hispanic Community is uniting to celebrate all Hispanic Heritage as one community unidos to support scholarships for the next generation of Latino Leaders,” said Carmen O. Malloy, Chairman PMAHCC/Peoples Gas, Sponsoring Partner. 


    General admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase at: Showclix 


    General Admission 7-10P ($11.01):

    • Appetizers featuring traditional cuisine

    • Unity tequila shot courtesy of el Jimador

    • Live music by DJ SMI


    VIP Tickets 6-7P ($25.00):

    • All of the above, plus…

    • Exclusive VIP hour from 6 PM – 7 PM 

    • Themed face painting

    • Drink ticket for a signature cocktail courtesy of el Jimador

    • Additional live entertainment by Noel Quintana 

     


    For more information, visit the Dìa de los Muertos event page.

    THE TRADITION

    Día de los Muertos or the “Day of the Dead” is an annual holiday that is celebrated to remember friends and family members that have passed away. During this time, family members visit the gravesites of loved ones to bring favorite foods and decorations of candles and flowers. They sing, dance, eat and tell stories of their deceased loved ones.


    ABOUT THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the primary advocate for the Hispanic business community’s interests in the Pittsburgh region. The commerce strives to promote Hispanic businesses and professionals in the Pittsburgh area and to encourage the advancement of Pittsburgh’s Hispanic community.


    ABOUT ACROBATIQUE CREATIVE

    We are brand enthusiasts, creative problem solvers and social strategists, and we love what we do. Acrobatique is a Creative Branding Boutique that believes that a brand needs to be consistent in marketing both online and offline. It is important to make sure that consumers understand that the marketing message needs to have synergy and consistency throughout digital and traditional channels to create a successful result. 



    Media Contact: Ronda Zegarelli

    ronda@acrobatiquecreative.com(412) 303-6456



  • 10-Jul-2019 3:52 PM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)

    VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

    Madison Franc


    "2019 PMAHCC Summer Intern Madison Franc does not miss a mark. No matter what you task her with, she tackles it with ease and delivers beyond expectation- no hand-holding necessary. Madison is both a hard and smart worker and would be an asset to any team! She is trust worthy and I am happy to now call her a friend."

    - Melanie Marie Boyer- Director, PMAHCC


    Ms. Franc is a Graduate of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, with a Bachelors Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Professional Spanish. Madison has just entered the job market!

    In college, Madison remained an honors student while working and remaining an active member on campus. She was a member of Black Action society and promoted diversity and inclusion on campus (and completed the PMAHCC Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program in May, 2019)

    Ms. Franc considers her degree to be her greatest accomplishment. She is very appreciative of her education and won't stop at her bachelor's. Madison wants to dedicate her education and career to helping people that don't necessarily get the help they deserve. She also dreams of going to law school one day and potentially become a judge!


    University/ Degree: 

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania/Bachelors of Criminology/Criminal Justice with a minor in Professional Spanish


    Favorite College Course: 

    Inside-Out, it is new to Slippery Rock but an international course that is taught with 12 students from a university and 12 incarcerated men in a prison environment to discuss topics in Criminal Justice. 


    Why did you choose this career path?

    I like the diverse opportunity that comes with criminology and criminal justice. It allows you to impact more than just yourself and your family by opening up the possibility of helping others and future generations to come.   


    What is your dream job?

    At this particular moment I am trying to figure that out. I would like to be a judge or lawyer to help and defend people that may not always be able to defend themselves. Yet I would also like to work with juveniles and inform them of ways to increase their chances of success in the future by encouraging education and healthy living. In addition I’ve considered policy implementation, statistical research or also being a professor of criminal justice. I’ve considered a prison counselor or warden because of my recent experience. There are so many different paths you could take with this degree so I would say I am still in the process of discovering the job of my dreams. 


    What sets you apart from other recent graduates (a skill or experience)?

    The Inside-Out program has provided me with a unique experience of learning parts of the Criminal Justice system from the Inside, Out. The themes discussed and the people in this class helped me realize what I am capable of and the intelligence that I possess that initiated my go get it attitude. I am different for the better because of this experience and more driven than most. 


    Tell us about a cultural experience you have had.

    I’ve had a few cultural experiences but I would say the biggest one was coming to college. Just the general culture of college life is way different than living at home with your parents. More independence and freedom with decisions. People are being exposed to things they never have been before and you experience all types of backgrounds meshing together. It’s eye opening and something you learn to adapt to only with experience.


    What is your Hispanic background?

    My Hispanic background comes from my education of the language. I have been taking Spanish classes since 5th grade and learning about the language includes learning about the culture.  


    How did you get involved with the Chamber?

    Carmen, the chair of the chamber, spoke in a class of mine at Slippery Rock and talked about the Chamber so I got her contact information and reached out to see how I could volunteer and be a part of it and now here I am.


    What motivates you?

    I am motivated by the hopes of a better future for myself and the world we live in.


    Where do you see yourself in five years / ten years?

    In five to ten years I see myself with a more solid career path and possibly my masters and doctorate degree. I hope to be somewhat established in the professional world and be a highly educated woman. I want to be someone that can make a difference and raise the voice of people that may not be heard as well as they should be. 


    What is your greatest achievement?

    My greatest achievement is graduating from college, I am extremely grateful for my education. 


    What do you like about volunteering for PMAHCC?

    Everyone I have met so far is awesome and influential. They have so much to teach you and are more than willing to. In a month I have already learned so much about the Chamber and feel like I’m gaining crucial life skills. It’s been nothing but fantastic.


    What do you like to do if your downtime?

    In my downtime I like to read and try to teach myself new things. I recently got a keyboard piano and am in the process of becoming a musician, its going pretty average. 


    Tell us one interesting thing about you:

    I have extremely flexible toes. (Just Kidding) One interesting thing about me is kind of the opposite of interesting but I have never been on an airplane. That tends to surprise people.  



    Connect with Madison on LinkedIn

    Email Madison: madison.franc97@gmail.com


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    Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

    One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 4300  Pittsburgh PA 15219 U.S.A.

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  • 05-Jun-2019 2:47 PM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)


    As Associate Administrator of the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, Allen Gutierrez is dedicated to enhancing the nationwide network of offices, business executives, and mentors that support current and aspiring business owners as they start, grow, and compete in today’s global market. This nationwide network includes the following Resource Partners: Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), and SCORE.


    Most recently, Gutierrez served as the national executive director of The Latino Coalition (TLC). Under his leadership, the coalition grew to include 1.2 million Hispanic business owners and over 90 coalition partners, transforming TLC into one of the nation’s largest and most effective Latino advocacy groups.


    Gutierrez previously served in the U.S. Small Business Administration from 2001 to 2006; during his tenure, he served as Senior Advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, as well as Senior Advisor to the Office of International Trade. As a member of the senior management team, Gutierrez served on the Executive Resource Board and executed the President’s Management Agenda to create a more transparent and results-orientated agency. During his tenure in the Office of International Trade, Gutierrez served as the key representative for SBA during the CAFTA-DR negotiations, which was signed into law as the first free trade agreement between the United States and a group of smaller developing countries.


    He is also the founder of The MCA Group based out of Southern California with emphasis on Federal & private sector procurement, special events management and multicultural marketing. Prior to joining the entrepreneur spirit and starting his own company he was the Chief Operating Officer of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2005 to 2007) a national organization that represents the interest of over 2 million Hispanic Owned Businesses. During his tenure at USHCC he was part of the senior management team that accomplished record-breaking partnership with Corporate America, as well as high-level participation from its membership at their annual and legislative convention.


    Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, Gutierrez immigrated to California in 1974, where he achieved his dream of becoming the first member of his family to graduate from an accredited four-year college. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in business administration from the University of Southern California.




    Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by commemorating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

    The Gala, which benefits the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC ) Foundation Educational Fund, will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. Following a cocktail hour, Latin inspired dinner and program with a special guest keynote speaker.  Guests will dance the night away to live Latin music and enjoy casino games. Prizes may be won with casino tickets and at our extensive silent auction.

    We will announce our 2019 college and graduate school scholarship recipients at the Gala, as well as the 2019 recipient of the "Rob Vega Memorial Scholarship,". Since 2011 PMAHCC has awarded $190,000 to 119  qualifying area students of Hispanic/Latino decent. These students have attended technical schools, colleges, and universities, including Ivy League schools. Year after year, we see an increase in applicants.


    Did you know that Hispanics across the nation are opening businesses at a rate of 8 to 1 when compared to other groups? Even with this sign of prosperity, higher education remains a hurdle for this group. Latino Americans, the largest and the fastest growing ethnic minority in the United States, yet are half as likely to hold a college degree as non-Hispanic white adults and fewer than a quarter (22.6%) hold a two-year college degree or higher, the lowest of any ethnic group. With the Hispanic population of Pittsburgh seeing 170% growth from 2010 to 2018 (a time when our city lost population overall population), it is more apparent than ever that investing in the future of the local Latinx population is investing in the future of Pittsburgh!


    As an organization, we seek to increase educational opportunities by providing scholarships to outstanding Latinx students in the greater Pittsburgh area (based on both merit and financial need). It with your help, that our semi-annual Hispanic Heritage Month Gala has funded our PMAHCC Foundation scholarship program.



    __________________________________________________

    Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

    One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 4300  Pittsburgh PA 15219 U.S.A.

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  • 05-Jun-2019 1:15 PM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)


    Gisele Barreto Fetterman is an access and equity advocate, a hugger and the Second Lady of Pennsylvania.  She is the founder of Freestore 15104, where surplus and donated goods are received and redistributed to neighbors in need.  The Freestore aims to eradicate food and clothing insecurity and has inspired 9 spin-off locations and the birth of 412 Food Rescue.  Gisele is the co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, a community-wide effort to end hunger and reduce food waste.  412FR has rescued over 5 million pounds of food. She is a co-founder of For Good PGH, a non-profit that works to advocate inclusion and inspire kindness.  Its first initiative, Hello Hijab, has received both national and international praise.   Gisele was born in Brazil and emigrated as a child to the US, living as an undocumented immigrant for over a decade. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, TODAY Show, CNN, NPR and more.  Gisele is a Forty under 40 honoree, a Tedx Speaker a Jefferson Awards recipient and a mother of three. 




    Here is Gisele's Story and a great video about her:

    https://aldianews.com/articles/leadership/undocumented-story-gisele-barreto-fetterman/50766



    Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by commemorating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

    The Gala, which benefits the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PMAHCC ) Foundation Educational Fund, will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. Following a cocktail hour, Latin inspired dinner and program with a special guest keynote speaker.  Guests will dance the night away to live Latin music and enjoy casino games. Prizes may be won with casino tickets and at our extensive silent auction.

    We will announce our 2019 college and graduate school scholarship recipients at the Gala, as well as the 2019 recipient of the "Rob Vega Memorial Scholarship,". Since 2011 PMAHCC has awarded $190,000 to 119  qualifying area students of Hispanic/Latino decent. These students have attended technical schools, colleges, and universities, including Ivy League schools. Year after year, we see an increase in applicants.


    Did you know that Hispanics across the nation are opening businesses at a rate of 8 to 1 when compared to other groups? Even with this sign of prosperity, higher education remains a hurdle for this group. Latino Americans, the largest and the fastest growing ethnic minority in the United States, yet are half as likely to hold a college degree as non-Hispanic white adults and fewer than a quarter (22.6%) hold a two-year college degree or higher, the lowest of any ethnic group. With the Hispanic population of Pittsburgh seeing 170% growth from 2010 to 2018 (a time when our city lost population overall population), it is more apparent than ever that investing in the future of the local Latinx population is investing in the future of Pittsburgh!


    As an organization, we seek to increase educational opportunities by providing scholarships to outstanding Latinx students in the greater Pittsburgh area (based on both merit and financial need). It with your help, that our semi-annual Hispanic Heritage Month Gala has funded our PMAHCC Foundation scholarship program.



    More Information

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    Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

    One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Suite 4300  Pittsburgh PA 15219 U.S.A.

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  • 25-Apr-2019 2:41 PM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)

    Business community participates in Big Table discussions around Pittsburgh

    Julia Mericle, Pittsburgh Business Times (PA)

    4/17/19                 

     

    A group of 10 Pittsburghers shared lunch around a table at the Comcast Corporation (NYSE: CCZ) facility in McKees Rocks Wednesday and talked about how to connect and support the local Latino, Hispanic and immigrant communities. Over 50 Pittsburghers gathered at PwC’s offices to discuss ways to rebuild religious support after the Tree of Life shooting.

     

    And at various other tables throughout the city Pittsburghers gathered for conversations touching on acknowledging mental health, supporting diversity and inclusion in workplaces, coming together to pick up litter and getting to know their local elected officials. 

     

    The dialogues were part of Pittsburgh’s first Big Table event hosted by Leadership Pittsburgh. The free initiative— which has run in other cities including Louisville, Chicago and Columbus— attracted over 250 hosting individuals or organizations and about 4,000 individual participants.

     

    The groups joined together to ask, “How can we build stronger, connected communities?” 

     

    Hosts included PwC, Comcast, the Allegheny County Executive’s office, University of Pittsburgh, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Libraries, the Pittsburgh Children’s Museum, Wigle Whiskey, Rose Schneider YMCA and the Pittsburgh Business Times, among many others. 

     

    For Yvonne Campos, representing the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, it can start with something as simple as changing the catering for events like this one from the Chipotle that Comcast served to a locally-owned restaurant in Pittsburgh’s Hispanic community. 

     

    “It is about partnering with all the other organizations,” said Campos. “…We need to come together as a group to support each other and collaborate where we can.”

     

    Participants in the conversation at Comcast included Laura Perkins, of Casa San Jose, and Sister Linda Yankoski, of the Holy Family Institute. 

     

    Comcast employees spoke of their current community outreach work including work with the Unidos program, a Hispanic civil rights and advocacy program, and Internet Essentials, a program that aims to provide internet access to low-income children. Comcast employees also asked those in the room how large businesses like themselves can be more helpful to the communities they are based in.

     

    Ideas included internship programs for a diverse pool or young people and partnerships with diverse chambers of commerce.  

     

    Justin Kaufman, Pittsburgh Office Managing Partner at PwC, said the Big Table event at his company consisted of a mix of both employees and community leaders. Kaufman said diversity and inclusion are a high priority for the company and the Big Table event is a way to hear a variety of voices.

     

    “For me personally, when I was presented with the idea of the Big Table…I thought it was a great opportunity to invite the community into our safe space to have these dialogues and help bridge overall where we are trying to go from a community perspective.” 

     

    Yet, the community members in the room at Comcast addressed a shared concern that oftentimes these conversations in corporate settings are simply conversations. They asked how this can lead to real action in the business community. 

     

    “Sometimes corporations have these resources groups, and it’s a matter of getting together but they don’t’ really do anything,” said Campos.

     

    While specific actions from the Big Table event are still in the brainstorming phase, representatives from both Comcast and PwC said this would not be “a one and done” conversation.


    PMAHCC was invited to the table by:



  • 24-Apr-2019 2:24 AM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)

    VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

    Mariajose Figueroa

    2 Semesters, 6 Ongoing Roles, 5 Organizations, 3 Conferences, 3 Scholarships and ONE INSPIRATIONAL LATINA!

    Mariajose Figueroa is a Colombian/Honduran,Pittsburgh Native. This Penn State (Main) student was accepted in to the Engineering program as an incoming freshman.


    Why did you choose this career path? I chose to study Computational Data Science Engineering because of my interest in computer science and artificial intelligence. Throughout High School I learned Java, HTML and later Python. With these skills and my knowledge for math and science I knew that this field was the perfect fit for me.


    What is your dream job? My dream job is to one day be a Data Scientist. I want to hold a position where I would be responsible for interpreting large amounts of data using statistics, and machine learning to collect, organize and clean through data.


    What is your Hispanic background? Colombian (mothers side) Honduran (fathers side)


    How did you get involved with the Chamber? I started volunteering for PMAHCC my freshman year of High School, my first event being the Gala in the fall. I loved being around people from different countries around the world and listening to everyones incredible story. I later got my sisters involved and made it a fun thing that I liked to do with them.


    What motivates you? Every time I learn something new and find a way to apply that knowledge I feel motivated to keep learning, and acquiring new skills to become better student, thinker, and future engineer.


    Where do you see yourself in ten years? I see my future self having a job where I love doing what I do possibly with a family.


    Tell us about a cultural experience you have had/ What is your greatest achievement? My greatest achievement is studying abroad in Colombia when I was younger. I was very fortunate to be given this opportunity at a very young age. It opened my eyes to a new culture and outlook on life. I learned how to speak the language, more about my background, and family.


    What do you like about volunteering for PMAHCC? Every time I volunteer for PMAHCC I love how every event feels like a family/friend gathering where people come together to catch up while meeting new people and have a nice time.


    What do you like to do if your downtime? In my downtime at Penn State I like to take advantage of all the resources given to me. I go to the gym, sporting events, and I am involved in many of the clubs and organization around campus. I am the Treasurer of the first STEM sorority on campus that I am in the process of building and a Chair for the Society o Hispanic Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers. I will also be a SWAT(Sophomore Women Ambassador Team) Envoy next year in the College of Engineering.


    Tell us one interesting thing about you: I thought I’d never be interested in being an engineer. My father is a Mechanical Engineer so I always thought I had to find what I loved and wanted to study and for some reason I never thought it would be the same as his. I guess it’s in our blood.


    Scholarships:

    -Bunton Waller Merit Award Scholarship

    -Engineering Scholarship(Spring 2019)

    -Society of Women Engineers Scholarship-“Most Active Member”


    Awards:

    -Society of Women Engineers Award for Social Media Chair

    - Society of Women Engineers Award for SWE Benefitting THON

    - Society of Women Engineers Award for Most Active Member

    (Given to me on April 14,2019)


    Positions:

    -Teaching Assistant and Grader for Computer Science course

    -Freshman Representative Chair for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

    -Social Media Chair for the Society of Women Engineers

    -Director of Communication for the Society of Women Engineers (elect August 2019/May 2020)

    -Sophomore Women Ambassador Team Envoy (fall 2019-spring 2020)

    ^ambassador for the college of engineering


    Member

    -Collegiate and National member of the Society of Women Engineers

    -Collegiate and National member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

    -Member of Women Engineering Program

    -Participant of Women Engineering Program Orientation

    - Member of Society of Women Engineers Benefitting THON


    Conferences:

    -Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference

    (Cleveland, Ohio)

    -Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Regional Leadership Conference (Washington D.C.)

    -Society of Women Engineers Local Conference (Baltimore, Maryland)


    Connect with Mariajose on LinkedIn

    Email Mariajose: mjf6007@psu.edu


  • 24-Apr-2019 1:05 AM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)
    The Pulse on Hispanic Health

    – TheraFusion, Alice Beckett-Rumberger, PT



    Type 2 Diabetes

    Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control 40% of US adults are expected to develop Type 2 Diabetes and that number is even higher for Hispanic men and women – 50%! What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes occurs when your body does not use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that allows your body to use glucose (sugar). Sugar is needed by the cells in your body for energy but sugar can not go into your cells by itself so the pancreas releases insulin into the blood so sugar can go into cells and left-over sugar that is not used by the body gets stored in the liver with the help of insulin. So, insulin is important in keeping the balance of sugar in the body! People with type 2 diabetes are resistant to insulin actions and have a hard time maintaining blood sugar levels. Balancing glucose is important because it is the source of energy for all the cells in your body including muscles, tissue, and brain.

    The top five risk factors include, weight, decreased physical activity, family history, race, and age. Some risk factors like race and family history can not be controlled but weight and activity can be controlled. To decrease your risks factors considered a healthy diet and regular physical activity! Your health matters – commit to small changes and soon other healthy decisions will follow! Looking forward to continuing the conversation about health topics because being smart about your health does a body good!


    Alice Beckett-Rumberger, PT

    Principal Physical Therapist 

    TheraFusion 

    Health Advocate

    www.thera-fusion.com




  • 24-Apr-2019 12:22 AM | Melanie Marie Boyer (Administrator)

    “The Latino community of Pennsylvania is at the edge of reaching one million – a historic milestone in our state. This convention is created to serve as a bridge for educational, health, housing, employment, and economic advancements in Latino communities throughout Pennsylvania using data, research and policy for measurable outcomes and community progress.”

    – Chairman Norman Bristol Colón


    In September, 2019 the Inaugural Pennsylvania Latino Convention (PALC) took place in the City of Lancaster. As a result of this event, a “white paper” (download below) was produced to spark conversations across industries and leaders to address the basic needs of Latinos in Pennsylvania. 

    This report calls for a statewide equity agenda which includes the voices of 1-million Latino residents of the state.  It provides a state and national outlook on Latino demographics. 

    This publication aiming to ignite public and private collaborations to enhance quality of life issues impacting the state’s Latino residents.  The path to a stronger Pennsylvania lies in our collective efforts building a stronger Latino community. 

    We thank you for your leadership support and are proud to call you amigo de la comunidad (friend of the community).


    Download Here: 

    PA Latino Convention Report - March 2019.pdf




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