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Life on the road for travel nurse Mariles Rallos Mushet
By Cristina DC Pastor There’s a breed of nurses who jumps from hospital to hospital, state to state, get better pay but no benefits, and are happy over their ever-changing workplaces. They are called “travel nurses,” and there are about 1.7 million of them in the U.S. Mariles Rallos Mushet is a travel nurse from […]
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U.S. teens confess to lying about money: study
When asked how Americans are faring financially, most admitted to having to make major adjustments due to the economy, according to the inaugural Wells Fargo Money Study. Two-thirds (67%) of Americans say that they’ve cut back on spending, and almost half (45%) say they’ve put some life plans on hold. A third (35%) have dipped into […]
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Are you a nurse looking for a job? NYC is hiring
NYC Health + Hospitals announced on March 19 a major recruitment campaign to help fill nurse positions and expand access to community-based primary care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, Woodhull, and Lincoln. The recruitment campaign, Nurses4NYC, is intended to encourage more New Yorkers to apply for jobs as nurses at the health system. The campaign […]
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How teacher Janice Armas found her calling in special education
By Maricar CP Hampton Janice Armas remembered how one student with autism tried to grab her hair and punch her in the face. She reached into her skill set of how to “respond appropriately” keeping in mind always the safety of both the student and the teacher. Pangasinan-born Janice Salinas Armas is an education specialist, […]
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Getting back to healthy living: Tips for PCOS management for Filipinos
As one of the most common endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 5-20% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. While PCOS can develop at any age, a study exploring the risk of PCOS among young Asian women in the US found that Filipinas aged 21-44 had a PCOS prevalence of 1.5%, which is relatively […]
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Comedian Rich Kiamco attacked by gang of bike-riding teens
By Cristina DC Pastor What happened to standup comic Rich Kiamco the afternoon of February 10 was no laughing matter. As he wrote on Facebook, “i got jumped by a gang of teens en route to my club SAT, daylight 5:19pm…i was using a citibike Electric BIKE, fast 20-25mph, especially downhill. this group came running […]
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Atty. Lara Gregory receives Claire Shulman Award for her support for individuals with disabilities
On February 27, hundreds of people will come together to dine, dish, and discover the menu of options at the Queens Centers for Progress’ 28th annual “Evening of Fine Food” at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. The event supports QCP’s programs and services, assisting more than 1,200 individuals with developmental disabilities to […]
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Dr. Connie Mariano to receive Legacy Award from young FilAm doctors Feb 17
The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) to honor Dr. Connie Mariano, Former White House Physician with Legacy Award at National Conference in February The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) will honor Dr. Eleanor Concepcion “Connie” Mariano with the “Legacy Award” at 4th Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The award […]
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COVID-19 activity is currently high; get vaccinated
In this month’s column, we want to share what is new in social benefits in 2024. If you have additional questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, Social Security Retirement Benefit, Supplemental Security Income, or COVID/Flu vaccination, there are 3 ways you can reach us: Call: (English) 1-800-336-2722, (Chinese Mandarin) 1-800-683-742, (Chinese […]