Rio on Eve of Opening Ceremonies James Mejia Group of Family Members Mourn- Or Due to Health and Safety Condi- Not Ready
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COLORADO’S #1 HISPANIC-OWNED BILINGUAL PUBLICATION VOL. XLII NO. 31 National Association of Hispanic Publications August 3, 2016 LA VIDA LATINA Laurie Hernandez is making a name for herself on the interna- tional stage. Page 7 ESTA SEMANA THIS WEEK COMMUniTY coMUniDAD Kaiser Diversity Scholarship Kaiser’s Diversity Scholarship is filling the blanks in medical fields with minorities. 2 COMMENTARY COMENTARIO Generación Milenio El milenio espera que la faz y la identidad estén allí antes de pueda consegir Photo courtesy: Rio 2016 Facebook una genuina participación. 6 Rio on eve of Opening Ceremonies JAMES MEJIA group of family members mourn- or due to health and safety condi- not ready. Notably, the Olympic SPORTS In constructing new stadi- ing the deaths of 11 construction tions, tickets to the London games Village housing athletes has DEPORTES ums and housing for the Olympic employees, killed while working were sold out 6 months before the been the source of disgruntled Games in 2012, the city of London on Olympic sites. Brazil’s con- Opening Ceremonies. You can still reports emanating from teams managed to deliver projects on struction challenges are only the buy tickets to several events in Rio around the world. The head of Broncos quarter- time and, just as importantly, tip of the iceberg of how differ- today. the Australian delegation, former back without any construction-related ent preparations for the Olympic Olympic Village Olympic pentathlete Kitty Chiller, The options are open for deaths in the process. On July Games have been from four years Even with cutting corners was one of the first to move her a starting quarterback but 22nd, the Rio de Janeiro orga- ago. Perhaps because of economic regarding construction safe- country’s team into the Olympic none have risen above the nizers quietly assembled a small conditions in the home countries, ty, some Olympic venues are others yet. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 >> 13 Rio antes de Iniciar la Ceremonia de apertura Al construir nuevos estadios muertes debidas a la construcción Olímpicos han sido desde hace esquinas con respecto a la seguri- ¿QUE PASA? y habitaciones para los Juegos en el proceso. El 22 de julio, los cuatro años. Quizás debido a las dad de la construcción, algunas WHAt’s HAPPENING Olímpicos del 2012, la ciudad de organizadores de Rio de Janeiro condiciones económicas de los sedes olímpicas no están listos. Londres logro tener los proyectos a formaron tranquilamente un países de origen, o debido a las Especialmente la Villa Olímpica EVENTS CALENDAR, PAGE 10 tiempo e, igual de importante, sin pequeño grupo de miembros de la condiciones de salud y seguridad, que alberga a los atletas ha sido la familia que estaban lamentando la las entradas a los juegos olímpicos fuente de informes descontentos muerte de 11 empleados de con- de Londres se agotaron 6 meses que provienen de equipos de todo strucción, muertos mientras tra- antes de la ceremonia de apertura. el mundo. La directiva de la del- bajaban en los lugares olímpicos. Todavía se pueden comprar bole- egación australiana, ex pentatleta Los desafíos de la construcción tos para varios eventos en Rio el olímpica Katty Chiller, fue una de de Brasil son solamente el punto dia de hoy. las primeras en llevar al equipo de partida de como las diferen- Villa Olímpica de su país a la Villa Olímpica y tes preparaciones para los Juegos Aun cuando se cortaron CONTINUA EN PÁGINA 15 >> www.lavozcolorado.com 2 COMMUNITY / COMUNIDAD LA VOZ Bilingüe August 3, 2016 Kaiser Permanente Diversity Scholarship CLERISSA SALAZAR Share program that helps a multitude of people including low- A recent study published in Academic Medicine shows income and educating others on health care. that Latino physicians are not keeping pace with the rate of Kaiser Permanente Colorado is the state’s largest non- population growth. It was suggested that evening out the num- profit health plan and was name the “Highest in Member bers could also address the issue with Latino health disparities. Satisfaction” among Commercial Health Plans by J.D. Power A little over one-fourth of Hispanic adults lack a good and Associates. It has also been recognized by the National health care provider within the United States, and a smaller Committee for Quality Assurance as the top-ranked commer- percentage obtained no health care from medical fields in the cial health plan in Colorado. last year. Latinos are the United State’s fastest growing popu- The scholarship program has helped hundreds of stu- lation with the least representation in health care. dents strive to reach their goals while also improving the Kaiser Permanente has found a way to combat this issue health care system for minorities. The amount of money while rewarding students for their hard work and dedication. A and time that has gone into the financial help for students scholarship program was created catering to the minority com- is a contributing benefactor for most continuing their career. munity in hopes of diversifying the medical field. The diversity La Voz file photo Although the scholarship is a tough process, the rewards are scholarship was started 11 years ago in order to try and help from $2,000-$5,000. extremely beneficial to the student and for the community. Latinos in their quest for health care. Kaiser Permanente’s Once the scholarship is awarded and the recipients The Kaiser Permanente Diversity Scholarship program Diversity & Inclusion center of Expertise sponsors all of the reach their second year of college they are eligible for more proudly presents a great goal, “Our goal is to help underrepre- scholarships within the program. The diversity scholarship programs. 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Se Al hacer su petición los estudiantes son evaluados en El programa de becas ha ayudado a miles de estudiantes sugirió mantener los números también puede enfrentar el muchas de las cualidades que incluyen: logros académicos, que luchan para alcanzar sus metas mientras mejoran el problema de las disparidades de salud entre los latinos. servicio a la comunidad, características de la diversidad, sistema de servicios de salud para las minorías. La cantidad Un poco más de un cuarto de los adultos hispanos care- ayuda financiera y su interés en buscar una educación en de dinero y tiempo que ha pasado en la ayuda financiera para cen de un buen proveedor de servicios médicos en los Estados el campo médico. Es un proceso difícil pero las becas dadas estudiantes es un factor contribuyente para la mayoría que Unidos, y un porcentaje más bajo no obtuvo servicios médi- varían de dos mil a cinco mil dólares. continúan con su carrera. Aun cuando la beca es un proceso cos el año pasado. Latinos son la población de más rápido cre- Cuando la beca ha sido otorgada y los recipientes llegan difícil, las ganancias son extremadamente beneficiosas para cimiento de los Estados Unidos con la menor representación a su segundo año de universidad ellos son elegibles a otros el estudiante y para la comunidad. en los servicios médicos. más programas. Pueden solicitar ser considerados para una El programa Kaiser Permanente Diversity Scholarship Kaiser Permanente ha encontrado un camino para beca que puede ser usada en el tercer año de su carrera presenta orgullosamente una meta grande, “Nuestra meta es combatir este problema mientras premia a los estudiantes universitaria y también son elegibles para solicitar prácticas ayudar a poblaciones mal representadas a tener la oportuni- por su duro trabajo y su dedicación.