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Program “Future Entrepreneurs”

The main goal of this program is to identify the best teaching methods to support second language learning (particularly in English) for children from rural areas. It consists of a scholarship system that provides personalized education based on the student’s level of English and their specific learning needs. During the first year, participants receive weekly […]

English Learning Program “La Palma”

Education is one of the most effective ways to promote equity and contribute to the socio-economic well-being of a society. This program seeks to provide people with a way to learn a second language, aiming to create a culture of globalization. This program is directed primarily towards individuals from low socio-economic strata. Program activities are […]

Celebrate with Us the Launch of the Lucía Aparicio Laserna Fund

We invite you to celebrate the launch of the: Lucía Aparicio Laserna Fund (Saturday, April 24 at 6pm CST), Colombia time (same as Chicago) This is a virtual event. Please save the date and stay tuned for more information https://globalhealthbeat.org/GHBFENvideo.mp4

New Blood Cancer Treatments

In “Café Salud y Vida”, Dr. Elena Navas interviews Javier Macías, Community Manager of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Illinois, on blood cancers and new clinical treatments that have had very promising results to combat them. Cristina Paz gives us her testimony as a cancer survivor. Listen to “TREATMENTS FOR CANCER” on Spreaker.

Measures to Prevent Alcohol and Drug use

In this edition of “Health over Coffee Time” Dr. Elena Navas chats with Carlos Chávez (Prevention Specialist at Renz Addiction Counseling Center) about the use of alcohol and illicit drugs, and measures we can take to prevent addiction to these substances in our Latino communities. Listen to “CSV – ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL & ILLICIT DRUGS” […]

How to Reach a Healthy and Balanced Diet

In this edition of “Health over Coffee Time”, Dr. Elena Navas chats with Soraya Valencia, a registered nutritionist, about how to reach a healthy and balanced diet. Listen to “CSV Healthy Diet” on Spreaker.

Hypertension and High Cholesterol as Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease

In this edition of Health over Coffee Time, Dr. Elena Navas chats with Dr. Daniel Benatar, Director of Non-Invasive Cardiology at Mount Sinai Hospital & Assistant Professor at Chicago Medical School, about hypertension and high cholesterol as risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Listen to “CSV – Hypertention and High Cholesterol” on Spreaker.

Use of Essential Oils to Calm Emotions and Enrich the Home Environment

In this edition of “Health over Coffee Time” Dr. Elena Navas chats with Carolina Ramirez and Anamaria Brenson about the use of essential oils to calm emotions and enrich the home environment Listen to “CSV – ESSENTIAL OILS” on Spreaker.