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 7 DE ENERO DEL 2010 www.kchispanicnews.com Mexico’s New Agreement for Cervical Cancer is Slow Growing CONT./PAGE  treatment for these abnormali- not at risk of developing cervi- HPV at some point in their lives, ties that would most likely re- cal cancer for at least the next Health Clinic but their immune systems will solve themselves can cause later three years. The HPV test also under this insurance,” he said. typically clear the virus without pregnancy complications, such is used for women of all ages to symptoms or treatment. HPV as premature birth. This is one help clarify inconclusive Pap By providing health care to infections that persist over time instance in which treatment can test results. The HPV test is not the Latino population, whether – typically many years – can cause more harm than good. By used routinely in women under they are in the United States cause cell changes that can po- delaying the start of screening, 30 because HPV is so common legally or undocumented, the tentially lead to cervical can- we can hopefully avoid unnec- in this age group that a positive Mexican government hopes to cer. Because cervical cancer is essary treatment. HPV test could lead to unneces- assure U.S. citizens that immi- slow-growing, it generally al- sary treatment. grants are not coming into the The rationale for less-fre- lows ample time for screening country with illnesses. The gov- quent screening is similar. While screening is critical to to detect problems that can be ernment also has been working Evidence shows that screening preventing cervical cancer, two treated before the cancer can on a health care plan that would with a Pap test every year does HPV vaccines – the first-ever develop. The majority who die allow migrants who have come not offer any additional ben- vaccines to fight a cancer – are of cervical cancer in the U.S. into the United States, if they efit over screening every two now FDA-approved and offer have either never been screened become ill, they could return to or three years. Waiting longer significant potential to help re- or have not been screened in Mexico for medical help. “We between screenings can help duce cervical cancer rates. many years. want to cover the family mem- avoid unnecessary treatment of Remember, these new screen- bers of the migrants who come A Pap test is the traditional abnormalities that likely will go ing recommendations are simply KCMO Mayor Mark Funkhouser honored Jacob Prado and Dr. Jose Angel here to work and they would be means of screening for cervical away on their own. guidelines and that clinicians, in Cordova with a city proclamation acknowledging the impact the government covered in case they develop a cancer. It involves examining Also, new technological ad- conjunction with patients, need of Mexico and the local consulate office are having in the area through the health problem,” Cordova said. cervical cells under a micro- vances offer women 30 and older to determine the most appropri- partnerships they are developing with area agencies. scope to detect abnormalities “The people who come here – the group most at risk for cer- ate cervical-cancer prevention that can then be treated, if nec- El Alcalde de KCMO Mark Funkhouser le brindó un homenaje a Jacob Prado to the United States are nor- vical cancer – more protection approach for each woman. These y al Dr. José Ángel Córdova con una proclama de la ciudad reconociendo el essary. Since its use became mally young, healthy people. against this disease. For these new guidelines provide an op- impacto que el gobierno de México y las oficinas consulares locales están widespread 60 years ago, the This is the best people that women, an HPV test is now portunity for more conversation teniendo en el área mediante sociedades que han desarrollado con agencias Pap test has helped to sig- del área. we have, they come here to available and uses molecular on this issue between women and nificantly reduce cervical can- improve the evolution of this technology to determine wheth- their health-care providers. After CONT./PAGE  cer rates. So, if the Pap test Every year children are re- country, the United States, and er HPV is present. An HPV in- all, few things are better for wom- has been such a success, why the fastest growing Mexican ferred to Children’s Mercy they come to give their lives for fection that continues for years en’s health than educated and em- change the guidelines? First, communities in the old North- Hospitals from countries this country. They don’t come is what leads to increased risk powered patients. newer research shows that cer- east. We need to cooperate around the world through their here to be attended to if they of developing cervical cancer. vical cancer is extremely rare Wysocki is president and with the Mexican government International Patient Program. have some problem of health. If an HPV infection is found, a in women under 21. Cervical CEO of the National Associa- to serve these citizens, to serve “This is an exciting day for us,” We are working on prevention woman can be monitored more abnormalities among sexually tion of Nurse Practitioners in these residents in Kansas City, said Randall O‘Donnell, presi- to avoid them becoming sick,” closely by her clinician. A nega- active girls in this age group Women’s Health. Scanlan is Missouri,” he said. dent and CEO of Children’s Cordova said. tive HPV test in tandem with a chair of the National Council of Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. are common, but they typically normal Pap test can give a clini- The new agreement with KU As members of the communi- go away on their own. Newer Women’s Organizations. Hospital and Children’s Mer- “We have partnerships with cian and her patient increased two other children’s hospitals ty toured the new health facility studies, however, show that reassurance that the woman is cy Hospitals will help medical at the Consulate, Candido Mo- teams share research and educa- around the world — Panama City, Panama and Quanzhou, rales, unit chief for the Mexican tional experiences and help the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, staff to improve their medical China — but this is the first time we have partnered with a said, “This is beautiful what we care for the community. “I have are witnessing today — a bet- Cáncer Cervical es de no doubt that the opportunities nation to provide pediatric care and expertise.” ter facility for the benefit of this this agreement creates will be community, a better facility to CONT./PÁGINA  an invaluable addition to the ca- Cordova told Hispanic News CrecimientoLas anomalías Lento del cuello uterino de Papanicolaou normal puede serve people who are contribut- cambios, es importante primero reers and research of our faculty, that “(Mexican) President entre las jóvenes sexualmente darle al médico y su paciente ing to the local economy, peo- saber cómo se desarrolla la en- the training of our students and Felipe Calderon is very inter- activas en este grupo de edad son mayor seguridad de que la mu- ple who have talent, who have fermedad. El cáncer cervical es the overall care of all of our pa- ested in children’s health. Presi- frecuentes, pero generalmente jer no está a riesgo de desarrollar skills, and who have made this causado por los tipos de virus tients, who in the end will benefit dent Calderon created an of- desaparecen por sí solas. Estu- cáncer de cuello uterino por lo their home.” del papiloma humano (VPH) most,” said Karen Miller, senior ficial insurance called Medical dios más recientes, sin embargo, menos durante los próximos tres de alto riesgo, una infección vice chancellor for KU Medical Insurance for the New Genera- muestran que el tratamiento años. La prueba del VPH tam- común de transmisión sexual. Center and Dean of KU Schools tion. Children born from Dec. para estas anomalías que prob- bién se utiliza para las mujeres La mayoría de las mujeres ten- of Allied Health and Nursing. 1, 2006, onward are covered ablemente se resolverían por sí de todas las edades para ayudar drán el VPH en algún momento mismas pueden causar compli- a aclarar resultados no concluy- de sus vidas, pero su sistema caciones en el embarazo, como entes de las pruebas de Papani- inmunológico normalmente el nacimiento prematuro. Este colaou. La prueba del VPH no eliminan el virus sin síntomas o es un caso en que el tratamiento se utiliza de forma rutinaria en tratamiento. Infecciones por el puede causar más daño que la las mujeres menores de 30 años, Un Acuerdo Nuevo de Mexico VPH que persisten por un tiem- cura. Retrasando el inicio de los porque el VPH es muy común po típicamente muchos años examenes, esperamos poder evi- en ese grupo y una prueba de pueden causar cambios en las por las Clínicas de Salud tar un tratamiento innecesario. VPH positiva podría llevar a un CONT./PÁGINA  células que potencialmente pu- tratamiento innecesario. los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. mos cooperar con el Gobierno lante, serán cubiertos por este eden conducir al cáncer cervi- La razón para exámenes me- Mexicano para servirle a estos seguro”, dijo él. cal. Dado que el cáncer cervical nos frecuentes es similar. La ev- Mientras los exámenes son El acuerdo declara que ambas idencia muestra que exámenes críticos para prevenir el cáncer ciudadanos, para servirle a estos Al entregarle atención a la es de crecimiento lento, en gen- entidades están de acuerdo en con la prueba de Papanico- cervical, dos vacunas contra el residentes en Kansas City, Mis- salud a la población latina, ya eral, da tiempo suficiente para promover la investigación con- lau cada año no ofrece ningún VPH, las primeras vacunas souri”, dijo él. sea que ellos estén en EE.UU. exámenes para detectar prob- junta y actividades educacionales, beneficio adicional sobre los para luchar contra un cáncer El nuevo acuerdo con el Hos- de manera legal o indocumen- lemas que pueden ser tratados intercambio de información en exámenes cada dos o tres años. son aprobadas por la FDA y of- pital KU y con los Hospitales tada, el Gobierno Mexicano antes de que el cáncer pueda campos de interés mutuo, fac- Esperar más tiempo entre recen un potencial significativo Children’s Mercy ayudará a espera asegurarles a los ciu- desarrollarse. La mayoría de los ultad y estudiantes graduados pruebas puede ayudar a evitar para ayudar a reducir las tasas equipos médicos a compartir dadanos estadounidenses que que mueren de cáncer cervical para lecturas, estudio, experi- un tratamiento innecesario de de cáncer cervical. experiencias en investigación los inmigrantes no están ingre- en los EE.UU. nunca han sido encias clínicas e investigación. anomalías que probablemente y educación y ayudar al per- sando a este país con enferme- examinadas o no han sido ex- Recuerde, estas nuevas re- desaparecerían por sí solas. Córdova firmó también un sonal a mejorar su atención dades. El gobierno también ha aminadas en muchos años. comendaciones de control son acuerdo con los Hospitales y médica para la comunidad. “No estado trabajando en un plan Una prueba de Papanicolaou Además, los nuevos avances simplemente guías y que los Clínicas Children’s Mercy para me cabe duda que las oportu- para la atención médica que les es el método tradicional de de- tecnológicos ofrecen a las mu- médicos, juntos con los paci- intercambiar personal médico, nidades que este acuerdo crea permitiría a los emigrantes que tección del cáncer de cuello jeres de 30 años y mayores el entes, necesitan determinar la enfermeras y administrativos. El serán una invaluable adición han venido a EE.UU., si es que uterino. Se trata de examinar grupo de mayor riesgo de cánc- más apropiada prevención para programa también establecería a las carreras e investigación se enfermaran, ellos pueden re- las células del cuello uterino con er de cuello uterino más protec- el cancer cervical de cada mu- atención pediátrica, oportuni- de nuestra facultad, el entre- gresar a México para recibir at- un microscopio para detectar ción contra esta enfermedad. jer. Estas nuevas guías ofrecen dades para continuar la edu- namiento de nuestros estudi- ención médica. “Nosotros quer- anorrmalidades que pueden ser Para estas mujeres, una prueba una oportunidad para conversar cación, conducir investigación antes y el cuidado en general emos cubrir a los familiares de tratadas, si es necesario. Dado de VPH ya está disponible y uti- más sobre este tema entre las médica y desarrollar un sistema de nuestros pacientes, quienes los emigrantes que vienen aquí a que su uso se generalizó hace 60 liza la tecnología molecular para mujeres y sus proveedores de conjunto para referir pacientes. al final serán los más beneficia- trabajar y ellos serían cubiertos años, la prueba de Papanicolaou determinar si el VPH está pre- salud. Después de todo, pocas Haciendo uso de la palabra dos”, dijo Karen Miller, vice- en caso de que desarrollen prob- ha ayudado a reducir significa- sente. Una infección de VPH, cosas son mejores para la salud ante un grupo de líderes cívicos canciller de mayor trayectoria lemas de salud”, dijo Córdova. tivamente las tasas de cáncer de que continúa durante años es lo de las mujeres que pacientes que conduce a un mayor riesgo educados y capacitados. y comunales, Jacob Prado dijo, del Centro Médico KU y De- “La gente que viene acá a cuello uterino. Así, si la prueba de desarrollar cáncer cervical. “Queremos darles la bienvenida cana de las Escuelas Aliadas de los EE.UU. son normalmente de Papanicolau ha sido un éxito, Wysocki es presidenta y CEO Si se encuentra una infección de a este nuevo hogar del Consu- Salud y Enfermería de KU. personas jóvenes y saludables. ¿por qué cambiar las guias? En de la Asociación Nacional de VPH, la mujer puede ser monito- lado de México en Kansas City. Cada año niños son enviados a Esta es la mejor gente que ten- primer lugar estudios recientes Enfermeras Practicantes en la reada más de cerca por su médi- Nosotros decidimos mudar los Hospitales Children’s Mercy emos, ellos vienen acá a mejorar muestran que el cáncer de cuello Salud de la Mujer. Scanlan es co. Una prueba del VPH nega- nuestras oficinas a estas nue- desde países de todo el mundo la evolución de este país, Los uterino es extremadamente raro presidenta del Consejo Nacional tiva en paralelo con una prueba vas dependencias para mejorar a través de su Programa Inter- EE.UU. y ellos vienen a dar en mujeres menores de 21 años. de Organizaciones de Mujeres. la calidad de los servicios con- nacional de Pacientes. “Este es sus vidas por este país. Ellos no sulares. Nosotros proveemos un emocionante día para no- vienen aquí a ser atendidos si servicios en Missouri, Kansas, sotros”, dijo Randall O‘Donnell, tienen algún problema de salud. Oklahoma y Kansas City, Mo. presidente y Ejecutivo de los Nosotros estamos trabajando en Esperamos que este nuevo es- Hospitales y Clínicas Children’s la prevención para evitar que el- pacio ofrezca un mejor entend- Mercy. “Nosotros tenemos los se enfermen”, dijo Córdova. imiento de mi país en EE.UU. sociedades con dos otros hos- Nosotros queremos fortalec- Mientras miembros de la pitales de niños en el mundo – comunidad realizaban un tour er los lazos de amistad entre Ciudad de Panamá en Panamá y nuestros pueblos”. por el nuevo recinto de salud en Quanzhou en China – pero esta el consulado, Cándido Morales, El Alcalde de Kansas City es la primera vez en que hemos jefe de unidad del Ministerio Mark Funkhouser dijo que re- creado una sociedad con una de Relaciones Exteriores de spalda el trabajo que el Consu- nación para entregar atención México, dijo, “Es muy bonito lado Mexicano está haciendo pediátrica y experiencia”. lo que hemos sido testigos hoy en Kansas City para ayudar a Córdova le dijo a Hispan- – un recinto mejor para el ben- asegurar la salud de la comu- ic News que “El Presidente eficio de esta comunidad, un nidad latina. “Kansas City es el (Mexicano) Felipe Calderón mejor recinto para servirle a la Open 6 days a week hogar de una de las más anti- tiene mucho interés en la salud gente que le está contribuyendo guas comunidades mexicanas en Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am till 6:00 pm de los niños. El Presidente a la economía local, gente que Saturday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm EE.UU., el Westside. Nosotros Felipe Calderón creó un seguro tiene talento, que tiene habili- somos también el hogar de las oficial llamado Seguro Médico dades y que han hecho de éste comunidades mexicanas de más para la Nueva Generación. su hogar”. rápido crecimiento en el Old Niños nacidos desde el primero Northeast. Nosotros necesita- de diciembre del 2006 hacia de-

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LETTER TO THE PUBLISHER • Straight Talk with the Mayor is not a quick fix. But Kansas To improve safety, I support- White House Immersed In Pork Barrel City’s problems are fundamen- ed adequate funding for our Donald A. Moskowitz tients. Senator Mary Landrieu A particular concern is the tal, caused by long neglect and Police Department, and even Londonderry, NH of Louisiana got a kickback of impact of the program on small poor economic policies. Such voted against the last city bud- $300 million in extra federal businesses, which will be forced problems cannot be resolved get because it cut Police fund- When President Obama was spending for her state. to provide health insurance to with quick-fixes. ing by $12 million. campaigning for President he The healthcare bill will add their employees. This program In my campaign for Mayor, We must have adequate of- made a solemn pledge he would could force many small busi- eliminate or reduce earmarks. $1 trillion to the deficit over the and in both of the State of the ficers on the street so they can next 10 years, and the Medicare nesses to raise prices and/or City speeches that I’ve given help to control crime, and we He broke that promise during reduce costs (primarily labor the push to implement the new system will suffer cuts of $500 since being elected, I have said must also attack the causes of billion. Approximately 30 mil- costs), and some businesses will that Kansas City faces three crime, by changing conditions healthcare program. be forced to close their doors. lion people will be added to the By Mayor Funkhouser major issues that threaten its fi- that help to create criminals. The White House cut back- healthcare system. This will It should be noted small busi- nancial stability: Crumbling in- room deals with a number of nesses account for about 70% of That is how the Kansas City place a severe strain on hospi- On December 16, 2009, Pres- frastructure coupled with inad- Children’s Zone 2-7 Anchor of senators to secure their votes tals and doctors who will not be the jobs in this country. ident Obama signed the omni- equate city services, crime and for the bill. Senator Ben Nelson Hope fits into my long range able to handle the huge influx It is unfortunate the White bus budget legislation (HR the fear of crime, and concerns plan for improving safety and of Nebraska received $100 mil- of new patients. The end result House had to resort to pork 3288) providing $10 million in about our educational system. lion in federal funds for a rip off educational opportunities in the will be long waiting periods and barrel chicanery to get a highly funding for “Promise Neigh- Citizen dissatisfaction over City. It is well known that the which exempted his state from lower quality service for all. flawed healthcare bill passed. borhoods” planning grants. paying for new Medicaid pa- these issues caused many mid- majority of Kansas City’s ho- The legislation passed both the dle and upper-income residents micides occur in areas where House and Senate. to flee the City which has erod- poverty abounds, where high This is particularly signifi- ed the City’s tax base. In 1970, school dropout rates are high, cant for Kansas City because Kansas City had 40 percent of and where youth in the neigh- One Less Document When You in November, 2009, I co-spon- the income in the metropolitan borhood have given up hope of sored a resolution that enabled area; we now have only 18%. a better life. Zone 2-7, if sus- RenewCONT./PAGE  Youreach Plates inspection center. The in- a safety inspection whether the City of Kansas City to pro- Yet our expenses are still based tained, can change that for the vide $200,000 in start-up funds on having a tax base that comes children in zip code 64127, and said Alana M. Barragán-Scott, spection must be made within 60 they go to a local license office that will enable us to compete from the higher income level. the effect will be seen through- director of the Department. days of the application of a title or renew online at www.plates. for funding from the Promise For example, we are still bearing out the city. “This will also mean that many or renewal of license plates. mo.gov. Neighborhoods program. Such the responsibility for most of the customers will need one less Zone 2-7 will not cure all the If a motor vehicle is sold, the This bill does not affect the funding will help make it pos- region’s major infrastructure – document when they renew problems in Kansas City that new law still applies. For ex- required emissions test in the sible for Kansas City to repli- its arterial streets, roads, bridges their license plates. However, have driven people to move in ample, if a 2009 car is sold to St. Louis metropolitan area. cate Geoffrey Canada’s Harlem and sewers, as well as its cultural the Department urges citizens search of better educational op- another person in 2011, a safe- For more information on Children’s Zone, an approach amenities and sports venues. to monitor the condition of their tions for their children, but it is ty inspection will be required. safety inspections go to the to education that provides as- vehicles and get them repaired if As Mayor, I have committed a beginning. I will continue to Safety inspections of school home page of the Department sistance, from birth through they believe there are mechanical my administration to addressing look at other educational initia- buses and interstate commercial of Revenue’s Web site (www. college, to children living in a problems with their vehicles.” vehicles will not be affected by these three fundamental issues. tives, and I will work closely dor.mo.gov) and find “Do I defined area. with all the school districts in An inspection must be con- the new law. To improve basic services Need a Vehicle Safety Inspec- The Kansas City Children’s Kansas City to ensure that city ducted at an authorized inspec- and infrastructure -- which must The current vehicle inspec- tion?” under the Featured Links Zone – now called Zone 2-7 government is providing their tion station. The cost of an be accomplished through the tion law is in effect until Dec. section, or go directly to http:// Anchor of Hope – is a long term leaders all the support and re- inspection is up to $12 for cars various city departments and the 31, 2009, so most citizens who dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/help. project that will operate over 22 sources it can to assist them in and trucks and up to $10 for City Manager -- I introduced need to renew their license htm#safety. years of a child’s life and will be doing an even better job. motorcycles, but the exact fee is The City That Works initiative plates by the end of December available to children living in decided by the management at will still need to have proof of in February 2009, and it is begin- zip code 64127, one of the most ning to bear fruit as seen in the distressed areas of the City. It latest citizen satisfaction survey. Un Documento Menos Cuando IN MY VIEW • COMO YO LO VEO CONT./PÁGINA  Renueve Tusuna inspecciónPlacas tiene un precio tan renovar sus placas a fines Countdown to Be Counted on April 1 - Census 2010 de hasta $12 para automóviles de diciembre aún necesitarán ulos serán exentos de tener que y camionetas y costará hasta contar con la prueba de una By Wade Henderson, obtener inspecciones de seguri- $10 para motocicletas, pero la inspección de seguridad ya sea dad en el 2010 a consecuencia President of the Leadership and when the mortgage crisis were unaware that they could tarifa exacta es decidida por la que vayan a una oficina local de Conference on Civil Rights has undermined Latino wealth get a census form in Spanish. de la nueva ley. administración de cada centro licencias o las renueven vía In- In about 100 days, the 2010 through hundreds of thousands These fears and concerns “El Departamento de Impues- de inspección. La inspección se ternet en www.plates.mo.gov. of home foreclosures, the flow of tos quiere que la gente se entere debe hacer dentro de 60 días de Census – the nationwide head are natural and understandable Esta ley no afecta las pruebas count – begins. It is critical for federal funds coming into Latino – but, by law, all census data are de la nueva ley ya que menos solicitar un título o de renovar de emisiones requeridas en el communities is crucial. ciudadanos necesitarán hacer las placas o licencias. Latinos, the largest minority in confidential. No one – not your área metropolitana de St. Louis. the nation – and one that has You only have to look at the landlord, not credit agencies, inspeccionar sus vehículos”, Si un vehículo motorizado es dijo Alana M. Barragán-Scott, Para más información so- been historically undercounted difference in the unemployment not immigration authorities, not vendido, la nueva ley aún apli- bre inspecciones de seguridad, – to be counted. rates to see how distressed the law enforcement, not even the directora del departamento. ca. Por ejemplo, si un automóvil “Esto también significará que diríjase a la página Internet del The once-in-a-decade census is Latino community is from the rise president of the United States del año 2009 le es vendido a otra Departamento de Impuestos in joblessness – overall, national – has access to your personal muchos clientes necesitarán persona en el 2011, no le será vital to the health and well-being un documento menos cuando (www.dor.mo.gov) y busque of Latino communities. Why? unemployment is 10 percent, but census data. requerida una inspección de la frase siguiente “Do I Need for Latinos, it’s 12.7 percent. renueven sus placas. Sin embar- seguridad. Las inspecciones de Because the census takes a What’s more, by not par- go, el departamento urge a los a Vehicle Safety Inspection?” The situation for Latino com- ticipating in the census, Latinos seguridad para buses escolares (“¿Necesito de una Inspección snapshot of the nation’s popu- ciudadanos a que monitoreen la y para vehículos comerciales in- lation and with that count, de- munities is made worse because run an even greater risk of be- condición de sus vehículos y los de Seguridad para Vehícu- state and local governments ing marginalized, and denying terestatales no serán afectadas los?”) que aparece bajo la sec- termines how many seats each hagan reparar si creen que ex- por la nueva ley. state gets in the House of Rep- faced with huge budget deficits their communities and children isten problemas mecánicos con ción titulada Featured Links o are likely to cut funds for pro- the voice and resources they de- La actual ley de inspecciones diríjase directamente a http:// resentatives and where district sus ellos”. lines are drawn within each grams such as bilingual classes, serve. de vehículos se mantendrá en dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/help. after-school programs, and Una inspección debe ser con- efecto hasta el 31 de diciembre htm#safety. state – not to mention the distri- The Census Bureau has al- ducida por una estación de in- bution of more than $400 billion health services – programs that ready begun working with orga- del 2009, por lo que la mayoría are vital to Latino communities, spección autorizada. El costo de de los ciudadanos que necesi- in federal funds to states and lo- nizations in the Latino commu- calities annually. families, and children. nity to help ensure that Latinos These federal funds provide That is why Latinos can’t afford understand and participate in money for schools and roads, not to be counted in the census. the 2010 census. for health care for low-income Many in the Latino commu- The Latino community needs children, for veterans and senior nity did not participate in the to stand up and be counted. citizens, and for public services census in the past because they Taking ten minutes on April that benefit Latino communities. were afraid that the informa- 1 to fill out a census form and At a time when unemployment tion would be used by immigra- mail it back is worth it. is at its highest since the 1980s tion authorities or because they

NICHOLAS GARCIA In loving Memory •

1946. He worked 33 years granddaughter, Liliana Diaz for Georgia/Pacific and later and many aunts, uncles Blue Link Lumber Company and cousins, along with until he retired in 2006. He many great friends. Nick was a Teamster with Local always will be remembered 41, working for George Fern for his humorous, giving at Bartle Hall. He played and loving personality that baseball and softball since he showed everyone. 1960 and was inducted On Dec. 30, 2009, a into the Mexican American visitation and recitation Softball Hall of Fame in 1998. of a Rosary occurred at He also coached Little League. Redemptorist Fathers Catholic He is preceded in death Church. Family, friends, and Nicholas (Nick) Christopher by his father, Thomas many of the people who came Garcia, 63, of Kansas City, Rivera and adoptive father, in contact with Nick over his Mo., was called home by his Jesse Garcia. Nick is life came to share memories Lord and Savior Jesus Christ survived by three sons, and to celebrate his life. He on Dec. 26, 2009, at Nicholas C. Garcia II (Gale), will be truly missed by all Medical Center. With his Damion Garcia and D’mitri those he touched. loving family at his side, he Garcia (Esmeralda); two A Mass was given on Dec. began his journey into the sisters, Julia Palmer (Vince) 31, 2009, at Redemptorist kingdom of God and will and Lisa Aquino (Manuel); Fathers Catholic Church. enter the gates of heaven. his mother, Rafaela “Lali” Mr. Garcia was laid to rest at Nick’s family members who Garcia; five grandchildren Mt. Moriah Cemetery. (Arr. have taken that journey Raquel Garcia, Nicholas McGilley Midtown Chapel at before him will welcome him Garcia III, Danielle Garcia, 816-753-6200.) into God’s Kingdom. Xavier Garcia, Nevaeh Garcia and one great Nick was born Sept. 15,

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Eduardo está bien por ahora en lo que respecta a los Focus on Healthy Sight medicamentosCONT./PÁGINA  han dicho es que él pudiera estar Condado de Johnson antes de la este niño para que podamos dis- for the New Year bien por dos o tres años, pero Navidad y recaudaron cerca de cutirlo con la institución mexica- Latinos Urged to sion-related issues, which are ellos también me dijeron que él $1.500. Ellos tienen planes para na para saber si ellos son capaces Include an Eye Exam often triggered by cumulative pudiera no tener ese tiempo, algo hacer beneficios adicionales en el de realizar esta operación. Nos es UV exposure. Therefore, it’s le podría suceder cualquier día”, 2010. “Esperamos recaudar los una operación fácil o frecuente. at Top of 2010 very important to protect the dijo Karina Loredo mientras se $500.000. Esperamos que él sea Tuve esta entrevista con el di- Resolution List eyes properly when engaging secaba las lágrimas de sus ojos. puesto en la lista para trasplan- rector del Hospital Children’s in outdoor activities.” tes cardiacos y esperamos que Mercy y él me dijo que nosotros (Hispanic Wire) As a new Cuando algunos estudiantes decade begins, more Hispan- Exercise and activity are latinos del Colegio Comuni- lo sometan al trasplante cardi- seguiremos el desarrollo de esto, fundamental to overall health aco que él necesita. No vamos a pero un trasplante al corazón no ics share in the desire to better tario del Condado de Johnson themselves by making a New and wellness. As people work se enteraron sobre Eduardo, el- dejar que el caso de Eduardo se es algo que hacemos aquí. Con towards achieving a healthier pierda en la historia; lo vamos a toda la información, nosotros Year’s resolution list. Many los platicaron con su consejero, will start off the year trying to lifestyle, they are often drawn Danny Alexander, un profesor mantener vivo. Este es un com- podríamos revisar los papeles de outdoors for a variety of ac- promiso que he tomado y uno este joven para saber si puede live healthier lifestyles through de inglés en JCCC y consejero exercise, a proper diet and reg- tivities. While outdoor activ- estudiantil para LUNA, sobre que también mi club ha tomado”, venir a México. Nosotros lo re- ity is enjoyable, the increased dijo Suárez. cibiríamos, estaríamos felices de ular visits to healthcare profes- cómo ellos podría ayudar a la fa- sionals. One aspect of overall amount of time spent in the sun milia a recaudar los fondos nec- Incluso si el nombre de Edu- recibirlo, pero debemos saber en -- whether you’re playing soc- Sherry Gibbs, public information el comienzo cuál es el problema health and wellness that often officer for Children’s Mercy Hospital, esarios para la cirugía. ardo es puesto en la lista de tras- gets overlooked is eye health. cer, barbecuing or simply tak- explained at the press conference que tiene y un trasplante de esta ing a walk -- is not only a dan- “Desde que se enteraron de la plantes, ello no es garantía que él It’s important for Hispanics that the Hospital does not perform naturaleza no es fácil de con- ger to the skin, but also poses a condición de Eduardo, ello ha recibirá un corazón. El Hospi- to include a comprehensive heart transplants. “Our doctors have tal Children’s Mercy de Kansas seguir. Cuando se trata de una significant threat to the eyes. been in contact with other facilities sido una discusión semanal para persona joven, ellos necesitan el eye exam on their New Year’s that do heart transplants. We have City, Mo., ha estado trabajando Simple steps can be taken to nuestra organización respecto a corazón de una persona joven, resolution list to improve their worked with the Mexican Consulate cómo podemos organizar benefi- con la familia Loredo y han dis- quality of vision throughout stay protected from the sun and and the Consulate has identified four un corazón que funcione para el- cios para ayudar a recolectar din- cutido el caso del joven paciente the year. its harmful UV rays. Wearing centers throughout Mexico that are con otros hospitales que puedan los”, dijo Córdova. willing to look at Eduardo’s case.” ero para la operación. Nosotros sunscreen while outdoors and realizar una operación de tras- Danny Alexander, un profesor Dr. Madeline Romeu, O.D., hemos estado trabajando con una F.A.A.O., notices a marked en- selecting proper everyday eye- Sherry Gibbs, oficial de información plante cardiaco. de inglés en JCCC y Will Suá- coalición de 130 grupos de todo thusiasm among her patients, wear, such as Transitions(R) pública del Hospital Children’s el país y éstos han sido enorme- “Children’s Mercy no hace rez, presidente de LUNA, en- lenses, will help protect the Mercy, explicó durante la tienden la dificultad. Ellos saben not only to see better, but to conferencia de prensa que el hospital mente beneficiosos”, dijo él. trasplantes cardiacos. Nuestros find a pair of eyeglasses that eyes from the sun’s UV rays no realiza trasplantes cardiacos. médicos han llegado hasta St. que alguien morirá para que otra and will help preserve lifelong En una declaración emitida persona tenga una oportunidad makes them feel comfortable “Nuestros médicos han estado en Louis y otros lugares en lo que and satisfied with their new healthy sight and wellness. contacto con otros recintos que por Cuidado a la Salud Ahora, de vida. Ellos entienden que es se refiere al caso de Eduardo. El To learn more about healthy realizan trasplantes cardiacos. oficiales dijeron, “Martin Luther una tragedia para una familia look. She offers some tips for mirar un caso y entrar a la lista sight and tips for choosing Nosotros hemos trabajado con King Jr. Dijo que de todas las que perderá a sus seres queridos, Hispanics to consider healthy el Consulado Mexicano y éste ha son dos cosas diferentes. Ellos proper eyewear, visit http:// desigualdades, la injusticia en pero ellos estarían dándole el re- sight as a key resolution for the identificado cuatro centros en el cuidado a la salud es la más pueden ver un caso y decidir New Year. www.Transitions.com or México que están dispuestos a ver el galo de la vida a alguien más. chocante e inhumana. Como que este no es un caso que los http://www.aprendasobrean- caso de Eduardo”. médicos pueden ser capaces de Ellos esperan que crearán “It’s crucial to visit your Eduardo y su familia se están eyecare professional regularly teojos.com. Económicos para la Gente Po- dando cuenta al tener que tratar solucionar. Existen múltiples or- conciencia en la comunidad de bre (PPEHRC, por sus siglas en ganizaciones que han revisado el que a los ciudadanos que viven for a complete eye exam and to con el sistema de salud estadou- know as much as possible about inglés) – se han unido para abog- nidense, el acceso al cuidado no caso de Eduardo. No les puedo en EE.UU. se les está negando ar por el caso de Eduardo. decir porqué alguna organiza- el acceso al cuidado de la salud your family medical history, es- To advertise in our classified es distribuido equitativamente pecially since an eye exam may section please call: La Campaña para los Dere- basándose en la necesidad o en la ción no lo ha puesto en la lista. basándose en su capacidad de Nuevamente allí existen dos pagar y ellos quieren tomar ac- detect system-wide conditions, chos Humanos Económicos para buena práctica, sino que es más such as diabetes and high blood (816) la Gente Pobre emitió una de- bien para aquellos que pueden componentes, una persona debe ción para ver que el sistema del de estar físicamente apta para cuidado a la salud cambie para pressure,” said Dr. Romeu. claración en una reciente confer- pagar por el. Cada día 120 perso- “Eye exams also identify vi- 472.5246 encia de prensa en Kansas City, na mueren simplemente porque soportar la cirugía. Todos sabe- cubrir a todos. El PPEHRC Kansas: “Estamos cometidos no tienen seguros. Anualmente, mos que allí hay más personas apoya su campaña de toma de a hacer todo lo que sea necesa- esa es ocho veces la cantidad de que necesitan de un trasplante conciencia. En un comunicado rio para asegurar que Eduardo personas que murieron en los que órganos disponibles, es una de prensa la organización dijo, Loredo reciba el trasplante que ataques del 11 de septiembre, situación muy difícil”, dijo Sher- “Nuestro país es demasiado rico Enfocándose en la salud le salvará la vida y la atención solo que éstas son persona que ry Gibbs, portavoz del Hospital para dejar que un niño muera. La subsiguiente que necesita para caen víctimas de nuestro sistema Children’s Mercy. Navidad se trata de un niño a qu- visual en el Año Nuevo mantenerse vivo. Nos hemos de cuidado a la salud. Es más En adición a transmitirle el ien se le permite vivir. Hagamos unido con la familia de Eduardo, difícil desafiar a una institución mensaje a la comunidad referente todo lo posible para salvar a Ed- Se insta a los Latinos impactar la salud visual”, dijo con sus amigos y con la comuni- tal como aquella que maneja la a Eduardo, el joven de 14 años, uardo y a los niños de todo el país a que incluyan un la doctora Romeu. “El examen a quienes se les niega el derecho visual también identifica prob- dad y con LUNA y la organiza- distribución de órganos porque todas las partes involucradas en examen de la vista ción Cuidado de la Salud Ahora clama ser justa y equitativa en su caso están esperando crear a la vida porque no tienen seguro lemas de la visión relacionados para insistir en el derecho de Ed- permitir acceso a la lista de es- conciencia sobre la importancia de salud o dinero”. como prioridad para con otras enfermedades, que uardo de tener una oportunidad pera para trasplantes. Ninguna de la donación de órganos. Si Alexander de LUNA dijo, “Un el 2010 pueden ser ocasionados por ex- para vivir. Mientras la reforma condición social determinante in- una persona desea ser donador corazón es una cosa muy difícil posición acumulada a los rayos al cuidado de la salud domina cluidas la ciudadanía o la riqueza de órganos, ellos pueden firmar de encontrar. Cada día que él HISPANIC PR WIRE ultravioletas. Es por eso que los debates en Washington, aquí monetaria debiera afectar ésta de- el reverso de sus licencias de con- no está en la lista de trasplantes, Con el inicio de un nuevo es sumamente importante pro- en Kansas City un niño está mu- cisión, pero aún así ellos no se in- ducir declarando que desean do- cuando él tenía que estar allí año, muchos hispanos com- teger los ojos adecuadamente riendo porque no tiene seguro y comodan en pedirle a un niño de nar sus órganos después de fall- ayer para tener una oportuni- parten sus deseos de mejorar cuando se realizan actividades no tiene el dinero para ser puesto 14 años medio millón de dólares ecer. Al consentir ser un dador, dad, estamos perdiendo segun- su bienestar haciendo una lista al aire libre”. en la lista para trasplantes car- para entrar en la lista de espera”. ellos pueden salvar una vida. dos preciosos. Viendo a su ma- de Resoluciones para el Año El ejercicio y la actividad son diacos para salvarle su vida”. Will Suárez, presidente de Cuando José Ángel Córdova, dre pasar por esto durante los Nuevo. Muchos tratan de co- fundamentales para preservar Su madre agoniza mientras LUNA, sabe que tienen un largo Secretario de la Salud de México, últimos meses. No puedo imagi- menzar el año con estilos de la salud y el bienestar. Para mira como su salud se deteriora. camino por delante en lo que va estuvo recientemente en Kansas narme por lo que está pasando vida más saludable a través de muchos el tratar de lograr una “Eduardo está bien por ahora a recaudar fondos. Reciente- City, Hispanic News le preguntó y no puedo imaginarme estar la implementación del ejercicio, vida saludable les lleva a reali- en lo que respecta a los medica- mente, la organización realizó un si es que estaba al tanto del caso en sus zapatos. Nosotros ten- una dieta apropiada y visitas zar una variedad de actividades mentos, pero no van a durar para beneficio para recolectar fondos de Eduardo Loredo. “Estoy espe- emos que salvar su vida y cada regulares a profesionales de la al aire libre y mientras que es- siempre. Lo que los médicos me en el Colegio Comunitario del rando obtener información sobre minuto que pasa es un minuto salud. Un aspecto importante tas pueden ser muy gratas, im- malgastado”. de la salud y el bienestar que plican un aumento en el tiempo pasa inadvertido por muchos de exposición a los rayos del hispanos es la salud visual. Es sol. Ya sea que esté jugando Eduardo is good for now with Medication importante que los hispanos in- fútbol soccer, haciendo una CONT./PAGE  cluyan en sus resoluciones un barbacoa o sencillamente dan- including citizenship or wealth zation has not put him on the young person, they need a heart of examen de la vista completo do una caminata, el sol no sólo she wipes tears from her eyes. should affect this decision, but list. Again there are two com- a young person, a heart that would para mejorar la calidad de la es dañino para la piel, también When Latino students at yet they do not flinch to ask a ponents, a person has to be do for them,” Cordova said. visión durante el año. presenta para los ojos un con- siderable riesgo. Johnson County Community 14-year-old for half a million medically able to withstand the Danny Alexander, a JCCC La Dra. Madeline Romeu, College learned about Eduardo, dollars to get on the wait list.” surgery. We all know there are English teacher, and Will Sua- O.D., F.A.A.O., se ha percat- Para estar protegido del sol they talked to their advisor, Dan- Will Suarez, president of more people who need trans- rez, president of LUNA, un- ado que sus pacientes, no sólo y sus dañinos rayos UV se pu- ny Alexander, an English teacher LUNA, knows they have a long plants than there are organs, it derstand the difficulty. They desean poder ver mejor, si no eden tomar medidas preven- at JCCC and student advisor for road ahead of them in raising is a very difficult situation,” said know that someone will die in que desean poder encontrar tivas como lo son el usar blo- LUNA, about how they could the funds. The organization Sherry Gibbs, spokeswoman order for someone else to have a unos pares de lentes con los queador solar al estar al aire help the family raise the needed recently held a fundraiser at for Children’s Mercy Hospital. chance at life. They understand que se puedan sentir cómodos libre y el seleccionar anteojos funds for the surgery. the Johnson County Commu- In addition to getting the that it is a tragedy for one fam- a la vez que lucen bien. Es por protectores de diario como lo “Since learning about Edu- nity College before Christmas message out to the community ily who will lose their loved one, eso que ella nos ofrece algunos son los lentes Transitions(R), ardo’s condition, it is a weekly and raised about $1,500. They about 14-year-old Eduardo, all but they would be giving the consejos para que la salud vi- los cuales ayudan a proteger los discussion for our organization have plans to have additional the parties involved in his case gift of life to someone else. sual sea una resolución clave ojos de los rayos UV del sol y del Año Nuevo. ayudan a preservar el bienestar on how we can raise awareness fundraisers in 2010. “We hope are hoping to raise awareness They hope that they will bring y la salud visual de por vida. about his condition and how we to raise the $500,000. We hope about the importance of organ awareness to the community “Es crucial visitar a un pro- can organize fundraisers to help that he will be put on the heart donation. If a person wishes to that citizens living in the United fesional de la salud visual para Para mas información sobre raise money for the operation. transplant list and we hope that be an organ donor, they can States are being denied health hacerse una prueba completa el bienestar y la salud visual al We have been working with a he gets the heart that he needs. sign the back of their driver’s care access based on their abil- de los ojos regularmente y el sa- igual que para consejos sobre coalition of 130 groups nation- We are not going to let Eduar- license stating that they wish to ity to pay and they want to take ber lo más posible sobre el his- como seleccionar los anteojos wide and these groups have been do’s case fade into history; we donate their organs after their action to see that the health care torial médico de su familia, en adecuados, visite http://www. enormously helpful,” he said. are going to keep it alive. That death. By agreeing to be a do- system changes to cover every- particular si hay familiares que transitions.com o http://www. is a commitment that I have nor, they can save a life. In a statement released by one. The PPEHRC supports tienen diabetes o alta presión ya aprendasobreanteojos.com. made and one that my club has When Jose Angel Cordova, their awareness campaign. In que ambas condiciones podrían HealthCare Now, officials said, made as well,” said Suarez. “Martin Luther King Jr. said of Mexico’s Secretary of Health, a press release the organization all the inequalities, injustice in Even if Eduardo does get his was recently in Kansas City, said, “Our country is too rich health care is the most shock- name on the transplant list, it is Hispanic News asked whether to let a child die. Christmas is For ing and inhumane. As Edu- no guarantee that he will receive he was aware of Eduardo Lore- about a child being allowed to ardo and his family are finding a heart. Children’s Mercy Hos- do’s case. “I am waiting for the live. Let us do everything we out through the harsh realities pital in Kansas City, Mo., has information about this child so can to save Eduardo and all of of dealing with the American been working with the Loredo we can discuss it with the Mexi- the children across this country Health system, access to care is family and has discussed the can Institution to know if they who are being denied the right not distributed equitably based young patient’s case with other are able to do this operation. It to live because they do not have news it’s on need or good practice, but hospitals that could perform a is not an easy or frequent opera- health insurance or money.” rather to those who can pay for heart transplant operation. tion. I had this interview with the Alexander of LUNA said, “A Para it. Every day 120 people die sim- “Children’s Mercy does not director of Children’s Mercy Hos- heart is a very hard thing to find. ply because they are uninsured. perform heart transplants. Our pital and he told me we will follow Every day that he is not on the That is eight times the number doctors have reached out to St. up with this, but a heart transplant transplant list, when he needed of people who died in the Sep- Louis and other places regard- is not something that we do here. to be on it yesterday for him to With all the information, we could noticias es tember 11th attacks every year ing Eduardo’s case. Looking have a chance, we are losing who are lost to our health care at a case and getting on the list review the papers of this young precious seconds. Watching his system. It is most difficult to are two different things. They man to know if he could come to mother go through this over the challenge an institution such as may look at a case and decide Mexico. We would receive him, last several months, I can’t im- the one handling the distribu- that this is not a case their doc- we would be happy to receive him agine what she is going through tion of organs because it claims tors are able to perform. There but we must know in the begin- and I can’t imagine being in her to be fair and equitable in al- are multiple organizations that ning what is the problem that he shoes. We need to save his life lowing access to the transplant have reviewed Eduardo’s case. has and a transplant of this nature and every minute that goes by wait list. No social determinants I can’t tell you why an organi- is not easy to get. When it is a is wasted.”

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