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El Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Wayne y CVS Health ofrecen pruebas de detección del COVID-19

Las pruebas se ofrecen sin costo alguno para las personas y los resultados están disponibles al momento

DETROIT, 9 de junio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Wayne (Wayne County Community College District, WCCCD) anunció hoy que ha comenzado a ofrecer pruebas rápidas de detección del COVID-19, en alianza con CVS Health, en su centro situado en el campus del Downtown. Profesionales de la salud con licencia que trabajan para MinuteClinic, la clínica médica en establecimiento de CVS Health, y los colegas de CVS Pharmacy estarán a cargo de la aplicación de las pruebas.

«Nos complace aliarnos con CVS Health para ofrecer cruciales servicios de pruebas de detección en nuestro campus del Downtown«, declaró el Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, rector del WCCCD. «Sabemos que colaborando podemos ayudar a nuestras comunidades a mantenerse sanas y protegidas, y seguir bajando la curva».

Las pruebas en el campus Curtis L. Ivery del WCCCD, situado en el Downtown en 1001 W. Fort Street en Detroit, se ofrecerán al público por cita y de manera gratuita. El centro ofrece las pruebas de detección del COVID-19 con resultado rápido en los salones 123 – 125, en la planta baja del campus. El horario de atención del centro de pruebas es de 9 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. de lunes a sábado.

Los pacientes deberán preinscribirse por adelantado llamando a la agencia CLASS al 313-412-2160 para hacer una cita. La agencia CLASS, con sede en Detroit, se encarga de programar las citas y anteriormente ha colaborado con otras organizaciones de atención de la salud y con WCCCD para ofrecer pruebas de detección en otros campus del distrito en los últimos fines de semana.

No es necesario tener un vehículo personal para someterse a las pruebas y los resultados se darán al momento. Para ser candidatos a las pruebas, los pacientes deberán satisfacer los requisitos establecidos por los Centros para la Prevención y el Control de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC), además de las pautas por edad.

«Trabajar con aliados como el Distrito del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Wayne es un importante elemento de nuestra estrategia integral para aumentar el acceso a las pruebas de detección del COVID-19″, expresó David Casey, director de Diversidad de CVS Health. «Esta iniciativa conjunta nos permite aprovechar la red de una organización de confianza con sólidos vínculos comunitarios para seguir ampliando las pruebas en las zonas más necesitadas».

«Deseo agradecer a CVS Health por escoger el campus del Colegio Comunitario del Condado de Wayne situado en el Downtown como uno de sus centros de pruebas rápidas del COVID-19″, señaló la congresista Brenda L. Lawrence (D-MI-14). «El COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto desproporcionado sobre las comunidades de color y, como uno de los primeros focos en el país, Detroit no ha sido la excepción. Gracias al incremento en las pruebas, el distanciamiento social y el cumplimiento de la orden de confinamiento en casa de la gobernadora Whitmer, la cifra total de casos confirmados y fallecidos de Míchigan ha disminuido durante el último mes. La decisión de CVS de reforzar la infraestructura para las pruebas de detección aumentará la capacidad de la ciudad de realizar pruebas a más habitantes, lo cual ayudará a los funcionarios de la salud pública conforme determinan el mejor modo de actuar para reabrir nuestra comunidad de manera segura».

«Las pruebas siguen siendo una de las herramientas más importantes que tenemos para combatir la propagación adicional del COVID-19 y para garantizar que las cifras de casos del sureste de Míchigan sigan disminuyendo», agregó Ivery. «Alentamos a todas las personas que sospechen que tienen el virus a hacer una cita para someterse a la prueba».

Además de ofrecer pruebas en colaboración con varios socios comunitarios en todo el país, CVS Health ofrece pruebas desde el auto en 1,000 establecimientos de CVS Pharmacy en todo el país. Más de la mitad de estos centros de pruebas de CVS Pharmacy atienden a las comunidades con la mayor necesidad de apoyo, de acuerdo con las evaluaciones del Índice de Vulnerabilidad Social de los Centros para la Prevención y el Control de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC). Desde que la empresa comenzó a ofrecer pruebas de detección del COVID-19 en un centro piloto a mediados de marzo, ha realizado casi 200,000 pruebas a escala nacional. A partir de junio, CVS Health tiene la meta de procesar hasta 1.5 millones de pruebas por mes, según lo permita la disponibilidad de insumos y la capacidad de los laboratorios.

Acerca del WCCCD: El WCCCD, el mayor colegio comunitario urbano de Míchigan, es un distrito multicampus con seis campus, e incluye el Centro Universitario Mary Ellen Stempfle, el Centro Educativo y de Artes Escénicas Heinz C. Prechter, el Instituto de Míchigan para la Educación en Seguridad Pública (MIPSE, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Centro de Educación en Salud y Bienestar Curtis L. Ivery. El distrito atiende a casi 70,000 estudiantes al año en 36 ciudades y localidades, y más de 500 millas cuadradas. El WCCCD está comprometido con el desarrollo continuo de nuevos programas, la transformación de la fuerza laboral, la celebración de sesiones de capacitación en la comunidad, y la mejora de los servicios y las instalaciones estudiantiles. www.wcccd.edu.

Acerca de CVS Health: Los empleados de CVS Health están unidos en torno al objetivo común de convertirla en la empresa del sector de la salud más centrada en el consumidor del mundo. Evolucionamos sobre la base de las cambiantes necesidades del consumidor y encontrándonos con las personas donde estén, ya sea en la comunidad en uno de nuestros casi 10,000 puntos de contacto locales, en el hogar o en la palma de la mano. Nuestros servicios más nuevos —desde establecimientos HealthHUB® que redefinen lo que una farmacia puede ser, hasta innovadores programas que ayudan a gestionar afecciones crónicas— están diseñados para crear una experiencia más sencilla, de mayor calidad y más asequible. Conozca más sobre cómo transformamos la salud en www.cvshealth.com.

Acerca de CLASS: La agencia CLASS es una organización sin fines de lucro con exención fiscal 501(c)(3) y está acreditada ante la Comisión sobre Acreditación de Instalaciones de Rehabilitación (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF). La sede administrativa de la agencia está ubicada en 17405 Lahser Street en Detroit, Míchigan (en la comunidad del noroeste Artist Village). La agencia ha recibido una licencia de Asuntos Regulatorios y Licencias (Licensing and Regulatory Affair, LARA) del estado de Míchigan para proporcionar tratamiento de prevención, intervención y trastorno de consumo de sustancias. La agencia ha recibido la acreditación plena de tres años de parte de CARF para proporcionar estrategias educativas de prevención tanto a adultos como a menores; además, la agencia cuenta con la acreditación para proporcionar tratamiento ambulatorio por el trastorno de consumo de sustancias a adultos, adolescentes y niños.

Contacto con los medios
Charlie Rice-Minoso, CVS Health
(773) 610-7100; Rice-MinosoC@aetna.com

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Ibn Sina Foundation and CVS Health Launch COVID-19 Testing

HOUSTON, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Ibn Sina Foundation today announced it has launched rapid COVID-19 testing, together with CVS Health, at its Ibn Sina Wilcrest Community Clinic location. Licensed health care providers from MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, and CVS Pharmacy colleagues will staff the testing operation.

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«The Ibn Sina Foundation has been serving the uninsured community for nearly two decades, providing preventive and primary medical, dental, diagnostic and specialty care services through seven community clinics across Greater Houston and Port Arthur areas,» said Mr. Nasruddin Rupani, Chairman of the Ibn Sina Foundation. «Today we are pleased to work with CVS Health, in these trying times, to provide free COVID-19 testing services to meet the needs of our patients and community members.»

Testing at Ibn Sina Wilcrest Community Clinic, located at 11226 S. Wilcrest Drive in Houston, will be open to the public by appointment at no cost. Patients will need to pre-register in advance by calling 281-495-7462 to schedule a same-day time slot for testing. A personal vehicle is not required for testing and results will be provided on-the-spot. To be eligible for testing, patients will need to meet criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition to age guidelines.

«Working with partners like Ibn Sina Foundation is an important part of our comprehensive strategy to increase access to COVID-19 testing,» said Dr. Garth Graham, Vice President, Community Health and Impact, CVS Health. «This joint effort allows us to tap into the network of a trusted organization with strong community ties to further expand testing in areas of greatest need.»

The CVS Health Foundation, a charitable entity associated with CVS Health, has a longstanding relationship with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, providing more than $9 million over the last six years to help clinics nationwide, like the Ibn Sina Foundation, to increase access to care for underserved populations.

«The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted vulnerable communities, with persons of color contracting and dying from the virus at alarmingly high rates across the United States. I have consistently stressed the importance of targeted testing and contact tracing in our nation’s most vulnerable communities to stop this phenomena and ultimately aid in the defeat of coronavirus,» Congressman Al Green (TX-09) stated. «This is why I applaud CVS Health and Ibn Sina Foundation in my congressional district for providing free coronavirus testing to some of our nation’s most diverse communities. This community clinic will eliminate one barrier to ending the pandemic that far too many people face: access. By locating the clinic in a vulnerable community, we make testing more accessible physically to those who need it most. By offering no-cost coronavirus testing, we make it more accessible financially for uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented individuals.»

Ibn Sina Foundation was established in 2001 by a group of business and healthcare professionals. The Foundation’s mission is to ensure the health of the community by providing integrated, preventive and primary care in a clinical setting through the dissemination and application of health-related knowledge, thereby enhancing the quality of life of people.

In addition to offering testing together with several community partners across the country, CVS Health is offering drive-thru testing at 1,000 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. More than half of these CVS Pharmacy test sites serve communities with the greatest need for support, as measured by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Social Vulnerability Index. Since first offering COVID-19 testing at a pilot site in mid-March, the company has performed nearly 200,000 tests nationwide. Beginning in June, CVS Health has a goal of processing up to 1.5 million tests per month subject to availability of supplies and lab capacity.

About CVS Health
CVS Health employees are united around a common goal of becoming the most consumer-centric health company in the world. We’re evolving based on changing consumer needs and meeting people where they are, whether that’s in the community at one of our nearly 10,000 local touchpoints, in the home, or in the palm of their hand. Our newest offerings – from HealthHUB^® locations that are redefining what a pharmacy can be, to innovative programs that help manage chronic conditions – are designed to create a higher-quality, simpler and more affordable experience. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

Media Contact:
Monica Prinzing, CVS Health
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(831) 241-8294

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Mercy Clinic and CVS Health Launch COVID-19 Testing

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mercy Clinic today announced it has launched rapid COVID-19 testing, together with CVS Health at its South Fort Worth clinic. Licensed health care providers from MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, and CVS Pharmacy colleagues will staff the testing operation.

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«The heart of the mission of Mercy Clinic is to provide compassionate medical care to those in need,» said Peggy Leitch, Executive Director, Mercy Clinic. «This partnership with CVS Health allows our organization to make a significant contribution during a time when our community is facing great need.»

Testing at Mercy Clinic, located at 775 West Bowie Street in Fort Worth, will be open to the public by appointment at no cost. Patients will need to pre-register in advance by calling 817-840-3501 to schedule a same-day time slot for testing. A personal vehicle is not required and results will be provided on-the-spot. To be eligible for testing, patients will need to meet criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in addition to age guidelines.

«Working with partners like Mercy Clinic is an important part of our comprehensive strategy to increase access to COVID-19 testing,» said Dr. Garth Graham, Vice President, Community Health and Impact, CVS Health. «This joint effort allows us to tap into the network of a trusted organization with strong community ties to further expand testing in areas of greatest need.»

The CVS Health Foundation, a charitable entity associated with CVS Health, has a longstanding relationship with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, providing more than $9 million over the last six years to help clinics nationwide, like Mercy Clinic, to increase access to care for underserved populations.

«Ramping up efficient testing operations and making them available in vulnerable communities is key to protecting the health of my constituents and ensuring a safe reopening of our economy,» said Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). «I applaud the efforts of Mercy Clinic and CVS Health who are stepping up by establishing these drive-thru testing sites that will help us mitigate the further spread of COVID-19 and save the lives of our fellow Texans.»

Mercy Clinic of Fort Worth is a community based medical and dental clinic, caring for uninsured individuals in the Fort Worth area since 2011. This service is staffed by volunteer medical providers, dentists, and a large group of health care professionals and community volunteers. All services are provided free of charge and funded by the donations of individuals and foundations.

About CVS Health
CVS Health employees are united around a common goal of becoming the most consumer-centric health company in the world. We’re evolving based on changing consumer needs and meeting people where they are, whether that’s in the community at one of our nearly 10,000 local touchpoints, in the home, or in the palm of their hand. Our newest offerings – from HealthHUB® locations that are redefining what a pharmacy can be, to innovative programs that help manage chronic conditions – are designed to create a higher-quality, simpler and more affordable experience. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

Media Contact:
Monica Prinzing, CVS Health
PrinzingM@aetna.com
(831) 241-8294

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St. Vincent de Paul Clinic and CVS Health Launch COVID-19 Testing

PHOENIX, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) today announced it has launched rapid COVID-19 testing, together with CVS Health, at the nonprofit’s Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic for the uninsured. Licensed health care providers from MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, and CVS Pharmacy colleagues will staff the testing operation.

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«We’re extremely grateful to CVS Health for helping bring COVID-19 testing to the uninsured patients we serve at St. Vincent de Paul,» said Dr. Maurice Lee, SVdP’s chief medical officer. «Not only are we increasing access for people who might otherwise go without medical diagnosis, but we’re also gaining a better understanding of the spread happening within vulnerable populations and in our community as a whole.»

Testing at St. Vincent de Paul’s clinic, located at 420 W. Watkins Road in Phoenix, will be free and open to the public by appointment only. Patients will need to pre-register in advance by calling 602-850-6940 to schedule a same-day time slot for testing. A personal vehicle is not required for testing and results will be provided on-the-spot. To be eligible for testing, patients will need to meet criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition to age guidelines.

«Working with partners like St. Vincent de Paul is an important part of our comprehensive strategy to increase access to COVID-19 testing,» said Dr. Garth Graham, Vice President, Community Health and Impact, CVS Health. «This joint effort allows us to tap into the network of a trusted organization with strong community ties to further expand testing in areas of greatest need.»

The CVS Health Foundation, a charitable entity associated with CVS Health, has a longstanding relationship with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, providing more than $9 million over the last six years to help clinics nationwide, like SVdP’s Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic, to increase access to care for underserved populations.

«I am proud to have worked with CVS Health and St. Vincent de Paul Clinic on bringing a new, free COVID-19 testing location to my district,» said Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-7). «The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected low-income, uninsured, and working-class families and minority communities throughout Arizona. I thank CVS Health and St. Vincent de Paul Clinic on collaborating with me to choose a location that will help ensure that everyone, especially underserved populations, has access to this life-saving service.»

St. Vincent de Paul Virginia G. Piper Medical & Dental Clinic treats and heals the uninsured and low-income people of Arizona for free, increasing access to quality health care for a population with few affordable options. Offering almost 16,000 patient visits a year and access to specialty care, the clinic runs on a team of more than 160 volunteer physicians, dentists and other medical professionals. Additionally, it houses the Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation Center for Family Wellness, which empowers patients to practice preventative care and offers them wellness education on diabetes management, healthy eating and exercise.

Media Contact:
Monica Prinzing, CVS Health
PrinzingM@aetna.com
(831) 241-8294

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Wayne County Community College District and CVS Health Launch COVID-19 Testing

DETROIT, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) today announced it has launched rapid COVID-19 testing, together with CVS Health, at its downtown campus site. Licensed health care providers from MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, and CVS Pharmacy colleagues will staff the testing operation.

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«We are pleased to partner with CVS Health to offer critical testing services at our Downtown Campus,» said WCCCD Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery. «We know that working together, we can help our communities stay safe and healthy, and continue lowering the curve.»

Testing at the WCCCD Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus, located at 1001 W. Fort Street in Detroit, will be open to the public by appointment at no cost. The site is providing rapid result COVID-19 tests in rooms 123 – 125 of the lower level of the campus. The testing site is open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Patients will need to pre-register in advance by calling the CLASS agency at 313-412-2160 to make an appointment. The Detroit-based CLASS agency is providing scheduling for the testing and has previously partnered with other health care organizations and WCCCD to provide testing at other District campuses during recent weekend days.

A personal vehicle is not required for testing and results will be provided on-the-spot. To be eligible for testing, patients will need to meet criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition to age guidelines.

«Working with partners like Wayne County Community College District is an important part of our comprehensive strategy to increase access to COVID-19 testing,» said David Casey, Chief Diversity Officer, CVS Health. «This joint effort allows us to tap into the network of a trusted organization with strong community ties to further expand testing in areas of greatest need.»

«I want to thank CVS Health for choosing Wayne County Community College’s downtown campus as one of its rapid COVID-19 testing sites,» said Congresswoman Brenda L. Lawrence (D-MI-14). «COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted communities of color, and as one of the first hotspots in the country, Detroit was not an exception. As a result of increased testing, social distancing, and following Governor Whitmer’s stay-at-home order, Michigan’s total confirmed cases and deaths have decreased over the last month. CVS’ decision to provide more testing infrastructure will increase the city’s capacity to test more residents, which will assist public health officials as they determine the best course of action to safely reopen our community.»

«Testing is still one of the most important tools that we have to combat the further spread of COVID-19 and to ensure that southeast Michigan case numbers continue to decline,» Ivery said. «We encourage anyone who suspects that they have the virus to make an appointment to be tested.»

About WCCCD: WCCCD, the largest urban community college in Michigan, is a multi-campus district with six campus locations, including the Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center, the Heinz C. Prechter Educational and Performing Arts Center, the Michigan Institute for Public Safety Education (MIPSE), and the Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Education Center. The District serves nearly 70,000 students annually across 36 cities and townships, and more than 500 square miles. WCCCD is committed to the continued development of new programs, workforce transformation, hosting community-based training sessions, and improving student facilities and services. www.wcccd.edu.

About CVS Health: CVS Health employees are united around a common goal of becoming the most consumer-centric health company in the world. We’re evolving based on changing consumer needs and meeting people where they are, whether that’s in the community at one of our nearly 10,000 local touchpoints, in the home, or in the palm of their hand. Our newest offerings – from HealthHUB® locations that are redefining what a pharmacy can be, to innovative programs that help manage chronic conditions – are designed to create a higher-quality, simpler and more affordable experience. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

About CLASS: The CLASS Agency is a non-profit, 501© 3-tax exempt and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) Accredited organization. The agency’s administrative offices are located at 17405 Lahser Street in Detroit, Michigan (in the Artist Village northwest community). The agency is licensed by the State of Michigan-LARA (Licensing and Regulatory Affair) to provide Prevention, Intervention, and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment. The agency has a full-3 year accreditation by CARF to provide prevention educational strategies to both adults and children; additionally the agency is accredited to provide outpatient SUD treatment for adults, teens, and children.

Media Contact
Charlie Rice-Minoso, CVS Health
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Stadler Continues With Teleste’s Passenger Information and CCTV Systems in the Company’s Trains to Norway

TURKU, Finland, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Teleste Corporation and a leading international rail vehicle construction company Stadler have agreed on deliveries of Teleste’s passenger information and CCTV systems to Stadler’s new FLIRT trains for Norwegian State Railways. The deliveries will take place in 2019-2021, <a target="_blank"…

The deployment will include on-board passenger information (PIS) and CCTV systems for more than 20 trains complemented with video security cameras and video recorders, intercommunication and public address systems as well as TFT and LED information displays. The flexible and future-proof system works seamlessly together with the existing PIS systems, delivered during earlier stages of the cooperation, and includes upgrades such as enhanced cyber security.

«Today, transport operators and rolling stock manufacturers need to stay at the cutting edge of on-board technologies to deliver an excellent travel experience for the growing number of public transport users who wish to be informed about their travel at every step of the journey. We are pleased that we have been able to fulfil Stadler’s requirements for high-quality delivery of passenger information on their trains to Norway, and we are looking forward to continuing our cooperation,» stated Jörn Grasse, Vice President of Rail Information Solutions at Teleste.

Teleste’s on-board passenger information system is based on modular software architecture, which makes it possible to use the system technology for different kinds of applications. The system provides a flexible option for the delivery of passenger information for rolling stock manufacturers and operators who wish to build and run an effective transport system that can carry large volumes of passengers smoothly and safely every day. Please visit our website for more information about the solution and its benefits.

Inquiries for more information:
Mirkka Lamppu
Director of Communications, Teleste Corporation
Tel. +358-2-2605-611
Email: mirkka.lamppu@teleste.com

About Teleste

Teleste offers an integrated product and service portfolio that makes it possible to build and run a better networked society. Our solutions bring television and broadband services to you, secure your safety in public places and guide your use of public transport. With solid industry experience and drive for innovations, we are a leading international company in broadband, security and information technologies and related services. We connect with our customers through a global network of offices and partners. In 2019, Teleste’s net sales reached EUR 235 million and it had 1,330 employees. Teleste is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. For more information see www.teleste.com and follow @telestecorp on Twitter.

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StarKist® Donates $150,000 To Feed The Children To Help Fight Hunger

PITTSBURGH, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — StarKist Co., a food company that provides trusted, healthy, shelf-stable seafood and chicken in the United States, is continuing its partnership with Feed the Children by donating more than $150,000 in financial support, disaster response and product donations this year. Feed the Children is a nonprofit dedicated to relieving hunger in the Unites States and around the…

Throughout the past 11 years, StarKist has contributed nearly 500,000 pounds of tuna and chicken product to help food-insecure children and families across the U.S., and more than $600,000 to support Feed the Children’s disaster and emergency response efforts.

«We’re grateful for our partnership with Feed the Children during this unprecedented time,» said Andrew Choe, StarKist President and CEO. «No child should go hungry in this country, but we know the need is great. We’ve all seen the effect COVID-19 has had on communities, and together we hope to help those in need, especially during this pandemic.»

The 2020 partnership will officially kick-off on June 9 with food and hygiene boxes, including StarKist’s nutritious and protein-packed products as well as additional bags of much-needed items such as laundry detergent, vitamin water, protein bars and other assorted ready-to-eat snacks delivered to Light of Life Rescue Mission. The distributed product, estimated to weigh several thousand pounds, will provide hope and resources for approximately 1,600 individuals. Established in 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission is a Christian nonprofit organization providing life changing recovery programs and food and shelter for Pittsburgh’s poor and homeless. 

«We believe that no child should go to bed hungry, especially during this unsettling time around COVID-19,» said Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children. «This crisis has put a strain on our resources and the resources of our partners. However, through our partnership with StarKist, we can support America’s most vulnerable during this crippling pandemic.»

New StarKist Commercial
The Feed the Children and StarKist partnership will be hitting the small screen, starting on June 19. A new StarKist television commercial will feature Charlie® the Tuna thanking workers and volunteers for keeping us safe and fed during these challenging times. The spot will air on national cable channels and proudly highlights StarKist’s commitment to Feed the Children. To view the commercial, visit https://youtu.be/Gyuwmxhc5xM.

StarKist Has Heart for Those Impacted by COVID-19
In addition to the work that is being done with Feed the Children, StarKist has made financial and product donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, Kids Meal Network (via United Methodist Church Union in Pittsburgh), as well as relief efforts in Ecuador.

Visit www.starkist.com and follow @StarKistCharlie to learn more about the company’s commitment to giving back, its products and to explore StarKist developed recipes.

About StarKist Co.
StarKist Co. provides trusted, healthy, food products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce StarKist single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Chicken Creations®. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.

About Feed the Children:
At Feed the Children, we feed hungry kids. We envision a world where no child goes to bed hungry. In the U.S. and internationally, we are dedicated to helping families and communities achieve stable lives and to reducing the need for help tomorrow, while providing food and resources to help them today. We distribute product donations from corporate donors to local community partners, we provide support for teachers and students, and we mobilize resources quickly to aid recovery efforts when natural disasters strike. Internationally, we manage child-focused community development programs in 10 countries. We welcome partnerships because we know our work would not be possible without collaborative relationships. Visit feedthechildren.org for more information.

Media Contact:
Michelle Faist
412-323-7457
Michelle.Faist@StarKist.com

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Messianic Jewish Leaders Speak Out on the Tragic Death of George Floyd

PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The leadership of the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA) and the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS), on behalf of its respective constituencies, would like to express our deep sadness as we stand together in one accord with the national heartache over the tragic death of George Floyd. Our heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Floyd, and we express our most sincere sympathies, in unity with our African American brothers and sisters who currently lament the sorrow of the centuries-old struggle against racial hatred.

As Jewish people, we know the pain of not being treated on an equal basis by others. We are well acquainted with the inhumanity and suffering that results from discrimination and persecution which, historically, has given rise to the death of so many of our people.

We stand in condemnation of the heinous act committed by those who wrongfully took Mr. Floyd’s life. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously said: «Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.» We could not more agree. The tragedy in Minneapolis has touched us all. As Dr. King well-knew, the Bible teaches us many principles of how men ought to live, but none is more fundamental nor urgent in our time than the word that Yeshua (Jesus) gave us concerning the brotherhood of mankind: «My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.» (John 15:12).

We who love America and believe it to be a nation greatly blessed by God, must nonetheless recognize how much our great soil has been stained by the sin of racism. Although America has made meaningful and important strides forward in advancing the civil rights of all, it is sometimes difficult to imagine if or how the country can ever overcome so great a sin. Yet, we have hope, as Scripture declares: «Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.» (I Peter 4:8)

We love our African American brothers and sisters and do hope and pray that Mr. Floyd’s tragic and unnecessary death will, perhaps, bring people in this great country to a place of greater love and understanding.

We are all children of the same Creator. We are all sinners in need of a savior. Our heartfelt prayer is that we can come together at this moment and humbly ask Almighty God for the healing, restoration and renewal we so desperately need in America today.

«He has told you, humanity, what is good, and what the Lord is seeking from you: Only to practice justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.» (Micah 6:8)

Executive Committee
Messianic Jewish Alliance of America

Steering Committee
International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues

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StarKist® dona $150,000 a Feed The Children para contribuir a combatir el hambre

Nuevo comercial de StarKist, con Charlie® the Tuna, agradece a los trabajadores y voluntarios de primera línea; destaca la alianza de la empresa con Feed the Children

PITTSBURGH, 9 de junio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — StarKist Co., empresa elaboradora de alimentos dedicada al suministro de pescados, mariscos y pollo en preparaciones confiables y saludables en presentaciones no perecederas en los Estados Unidos, da continuidad a su alianza con Feed the Children al donar más de $150,000 en fondos de apoyo, producto y materiales de apoyo en labores de primera respuesta. Feed the Children es una organización no lucrativa cuya misión es eliminar el hambre en los Estados Unidos y el resto del mundo.

En los últimos once años, StarKist ha aportado casi 500,000 libras de productos a base de atún y pollo para ayudar a los niños y las familias que sufren de precariedad alimentaria en todo el país, y más de $600,000 para contribuir con los esfuerzos de Feed the Children en casos de desastres naturales y emergencias.

«Agradecemos esta alianza con Feed the Children en una época sin precedente. Ningún niño debería de pasar hambre en este país, pero somos conscientes de la gravedad de la situación. Hemos visto el impacto de la COVID-19 en las comunidades y esperamos, juntos, ayudar a los necesitados, en especial durante la pandemia», dijo Andrew Choe, presidente y CEO de StarKist.

La alianza 2020 inicia oficialmente el 9 de junio con cajas de alimentos y productos higiénicos, como los nutritivos alimentos StarKist ricos en proteína, además de bolsos de artículos sumamente necesarios, como detergente para ropa, agua vitaminada, barritas de proteína y otros alimentos ligeros listos para comer que serán entregados a Light of Life Rescue Mission. Los productos, cuyo peso se calcula en varios miles de libras, llevarán esperanza y ayuda material a alrededor de 1,600 personas. Fundada en 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission es una organización cristiana no lucrativa que ofrece programas de recuperación que cambian vidas, así como alimentos y refugio a personas pobres e indigentes de Pittsburgh. 

«Estamos convencidos de que ningún niño debe irse a dormir con el estómago vacío, en especial en estos perturbadores tiempos de la COVID-19. Esta crisis ha afectado nuestros recursos y los de nuestros aliados. No obstante, gracias a nuestra alianza con StarKist podemos apoyar a los más vulnerables durante esta devastadora pandemia», dijo Travis Arnold, presidente y CEO de Feed the Children.

Nuevo comercial de StarKist
La alianza entre Feed the Children y StarKist llega a la pantalla pequeña a partir del 19 de junio. Un nuevo comercial de StarKist para televisión mostrará a Charlie® the Tuna agradeciendo a los trabajadores y voluntarios que nos han mantenido alimentados y a salvo en estos difíciles tiempos. El spot estará al aire en los canales nacionales de cable y destacará con orgullo el compromiso de StarKist con Feed the Children. Vea el spot en https://youtu.be/Gyuwmxhc5xM.

StarKist tiende una mano a las personas afectadas por la COVID-19
Además de la labor realizada de la mano de Feed the Children, StarKist ha entregado donativos económicos y en especie al Banco Comunitario de Alimentos del Gran Pittsburgh, al colectivo Kids Meal Network (a través de la Comunidad Religiosa de la Iglesia Metodista Unida de Pittsburgh), además de apoyar las iniciativas de asistencia social en Ecuador.

Visite www.starkist.com y siga a @StarKistCharlie para conocer mejor el compromiso de retribución comunitaria y los productos de la compañía, y para descubrir las recetas creadas por StarKist.

Acerca de StarKist Co.
StarKist Co. elabora alimentos sanos y confiables en los Estados Unidos. StarKist es un innovador del sector y fue la primera marca en llevar al mercado productos en sobres StarKist que contienen raciones individuales, como Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® y Chicken Creations®. StarKist es el atún favorito en los Estados Unidos y representa una tradición de calidad, confianza del consumidor y compromiso con la sustentabilidad. El atún que figura como la carismática mascota de la marca StarKist, Charlie® the Tuna, entró nadando a los corazones de los amantes del atún en 1961 y sigue siendo un favorito. StarKist Co. es una subsidiaria en propiedad total y directa de Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.

Acerca de Feed the Children:
Feed the Children se dedica a alimentar a chicos que pasan hambre. Visualizamos un mundo donde ningún pequeño se va a dormir con el estómago vacío. Trabajamos en los Estados Unidos y el resto del mundo para ayudar a las familias y las comunidades a consolidar vidas estables y a disminuir su necesidad de asistencia en el futuro, al tiempo que les brindamos alimentos y otros recursos para brindarles apoyo en el presente. Distribuimos donativos de productos enviados por corporaciones a socios locales, orientamos a maestros y estudiantes, y movilizamos los recursos rápidamente a fin de contribuir con las gestiones de emergencia ante desastres naturales. Nuestra labor internacional consiste en la administración de programas de desarrollo comunitario infantil en diez países. Siempre estamos abiertos a establecer alianzas, pues sabemos que nuestro trabajo no sería posible sin relaciones colaborativas. Más información en feedthechildren.org .

Atención a medios:
Michelle Faist
412-323-7457
Michelle.Faist@StarKist.com

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StarKist® Donates $150,000 To Feed The Children To Help Fight Hunger

Visit www.starkist.com and follow @StarKistCharlie to learn more about the company’s commitment to giving back, its products and to explore StarKist developed recipes.

Media Contact:
Michelle Faist
412-323-7457
Michelle.Faist@StarKist.com

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