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ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, released the Spanish-language edition of the NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide, NAMI COVID-19 Información y Recursos. This guide addresses frequently asked questions and lists resources available in Spanish.

NAMI understands the need for culturally relevant COVID-19-related information and resources for Hispanic and Latinx communities to help support themselves and their loved ones. We recognize that vulnerable communities and those experiencing mental health conditions face additional challenges associated with COVID-19, such as social isolation and difficulty accessing treatment. The guide features a variety of topics related to mental health and COVID-19, including managing anxiety, finding online communities, getting affordable services, and more.

«It is more important than ever that everyone can access vital information to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy. This is why we created the NAMI COVID-19 Información y Recursos guide,» said NAMI CEO Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. «We hope by providing this resource in Spanish, we will help reduce barriers and increase access to needed services in order to advance NAMI’s mission of helping all people affected by mental illness build better lives.»

NAMI is proud to partner with Hispanics in Philanthropy to help members of the diverse Latinx communities in the U.S. 

«The compilation of Spanish-language resources in the guide will help staff in the extensive network of organizations we fund have an easy to use resource to better inform members of the community,» said Ana Marie Argilagos, CEO and President of Hispanics in Philanthropy. 

To access the guide, please visit nami.org/covid-19-guia. For English-language updates on mental illness and COVID-19, visit NAMI’s regularly updated COVID-19 webpage.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Join the conversation: nami.org | facebook.com/nami | instagram.com/namicommunicate | twitter.com/namicommunicate

Hispanics in Philanthropy strengthens Latino leadership, influence and equity by leveraging philanthropic resources, and doing so with an unwavering vision on social justice and shared prosperity across the Americas.  Visit: hiponline.org.

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NEWARK, N.J., April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Felicidad: ¿Evolución o Escape? was created by Betty Erazo. Betty is an author who comes from Ecuador and now lives in the United States for twenty-eight years. Currently, she imparts her divinely-inspired experiences with children preparing to receive the sacrament of First Communion in the parish near her residence in Newark, New Jersey.

Betty Erazo said this about her book: «Felicidad: ¿Evolución o Escape? is a novel that tells the story of a girl named Felicidad. The story oscillates between the search for happiness, flight, and constant struggle to survive and be herself. It is an entertaining narrative where the main character relates to the other actors in the novel in a close and difficult way; there are tragic, joyous, doubtful events, sudden changes, etc., in the background. The novel leaves a questioning that seems to be the core of work: Does happiness evolve or run away from itself? Each reader must respond to such objection based on the analysis of the scenarios and events that Felicidad experienced. Therefore, the novel requires a careful and calm reading.»

Published by Page Publishing, Betty Erazo’s new book Betty Erazo engages readers by sharing evoking perspectives of a search for the true meaning of happiness and freedom amid challenges that births insights that unveil life’s purpose despite its capriciousness.

Consumers who wish to understand the essence of genuine joy and how they can learn to pursue by partaking a woman’s resolute trails in life can purchase Felicidad: ¿Evolución o Escape? in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Goggle Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like book conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A federal court has entered a temporary injunction against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing (Genesis) and four individuals associated with the entity requiring them to immediately stop distributing its «Miracle Mineral Solution» (MMS), an unproven and potentially harmful treatment offered for sale to treat Coronavirus, which includes Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and many other diseases. In granting the government’s request for relief, the court found that the United States has demonstrated that Genesis and the associated individuals named in the injunction are violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) by unlawfully distributing MMS, an unapproved new drug and misbranded drug. When combined with the included activator MMS has a chlorine dioxide content equivalent to industrial bleach. The court also found that there is a danger that the defendants will continue violating the law without the temporary restraining order.

«Americans expect and deserve proven medical treatments and today’s action is a forceful reminder that the FDA will use its legal authorities to quickly stop those who have proven to continuously threaten the health of the American public. It is vital that sellers of drug products comply with the FD&C Act and do not sell products with false and misleading claims, especially to treat COVID-19 and other debilitating diseases, such as autism and Alzheimer’s Disease,» said FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. «Despite a previous warning, the Genesis II Church of Healing has continued to actively place consumers at risk by peddling potentially dangerous and unapproved chlorine dioxide products. We will not stand for this, and the FDA remains fully committed to taking strong enforcement action against any sellers who place unsuspecting American consumers at risk by offering their unproven products to treat serious diseases.»

The FDA, jointly with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), previously issued a warning letter to Genesis and the FDA has warned consumers numerous times over the past decade not to purchase or drink chlorine dioxide products such as MMS sold as medical treatments. The FDA and FTC requested that the company respond within 48 hours describing the specific steps it has taken to correct the violations. In response to the warning letter, the defendants made clear that they had no intention of taking corrective action and would continue to sell MMS in violation of the law. This is especially concerning to the agency as the FDA has received reports of people experiencing serious adverse events, including respiratory failure, life-threatening low blood pressure, acute liver failure and QT prolongation after drinking certain chlorine dioxide products.

The FDA has not approved Genesis’s product for any use, despite the defendants’ claims that these products can be used to cure, mitigate, treat or prevent diseases such as COVID-19, Alzheimer’s, autism, brain cancer, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS. Claims made on the Genesis websites, which provide a link to purchase MMS, include, «The Coronavirus is curable, you believe that? . . . MMS will kill it.» The agency is not aware of any scientific evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of MMS to treat any disease and there are no approved drug applications in effect for the defendants’ MMS.

As a result of these violations, today, U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, entered the temporary restraining order against Genesis and the individual defendants Mark Grenon, Joseph Grenon, Jordan Grenon and Jonathan Grenon until May 1^st, 2020. There will be a hearing on the government’s request to extend the injunction on May 1^st, 2020. The complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), against the Bradenton, Fla. seller and the seller’s most responsible individuals, seeks to restrain and enjoin all defendants from labeling, holding and distributing unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs, including MMS, in interstate commerce on a permanent basis. The FDA requested the DOJ to bring this case on behalf of the U.S. Government. The claims made in the complaint are allegations that, if the case were to proceed to trial, the government must prove to receive a permanent injunction against Genesis.

The FDA is particularly concerned that products that claim to cure, treat or prevent serious diseases like COVID-19 may cause consumers to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment, leading to serious and life-threatening harm. There are currently no vaccines or drugs approved to treat or prevent COVID-19. The FDA reminds the public to seek medical help from their health care providers. Additionally, children are a vulnerable population that may be at greater risk for adverse reactions from consuming chlorine dioxide products. The FDA encourages health care professionals and consumers to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of COVID-19 products to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

The FDA continues to monitor social media, online marketplaces and incoming complaints to help ensure that sellers do not continue to sell fraudulent products related to COVID-19.

Additional Resources:

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• Fraudulent Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Products
• Fraudulent Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Product Photos
• FTC Article on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams
• FDA Health Fraud
• Reporting Unlawful Sales of Medical Products on the Internet

Media Contact: Jeremy Kahn, 301-796-8671
Consumer Inquiries: Email or 888-INFO-FDA

The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

This press release was updated as of 4/17/2020 to clarify that a preliminary injunction was not entered and to provide the date for the hearing on the preliminary injunction request.

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BlueSky, DoSomething.org help teens manage stress and anxiety while coping with the COVID-19 crisis and other social pressures

OAKLAND, Calif., April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California has teamed up with DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young people and social change in the nation, to develop a first-of-its-kind mental health guide to help youth cope with stress and anxiety during these difficult times.

«New State of Mind» is a unique addition to the resources developed and offered by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative, a multi-year effort to enhance awareness, advocacy, and access to mental health support for middle and high school students in California and beyond.

This innovative, three-month digital campaign, will include text, email, and social media activations to DoSomething.org’s millions of members, encouraging young people across the U.S. to share their tips to help combat anxiety, especially in our new COVID-19 reality.  The idea is to reduce stigma, raise awareness, and encourage youth to seek help.

In the few weeks that this campaign has been active, young people from across the country have responded, submitting over 18,000 stress-reducing tips so far. These tips – mostly centered on ways to handle COVID-19 related worries – will evolve and grow into a first-of-its-kind, crowdsourced mental health resource that Blue Shield of California and DoSomething.org will share widely with youth across the country.

«The introduction of New State of Mind couldn’t be timelier with the coronavirus outbreak causing considerable stress among youth and their families across the country,» said Kimberley Goode, senior vice president of External Affairs at Blue Shield of California. «Working with DoSomething.org, we’re extending our program to provide additional mental health resources and coping strategies to reach even more youth during this difficult time.»

As an incentive to boost participation, young people who submit tips will be entered for a chance to win one of three $1,000 scholarships. There will be a scholarship drawing at the end of April, May and June as more tips are collected.

Resources for Coronavirus
DoSomething.org also offers resources for not feeling alone while physical distancing and links to remote learning, financial aid and career readiness tools for students whose education has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

«Mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing young Americans today — and one of the social causes young people most want to get involved in,» says Carrie Bloxson, Chief Marketing Officer of DoSomething.org. «That’s why we’re proud and excited to partner with Blue Shield of California. Not only will we help thousands of students access mental health services they need — we’ll activate those young people to offer crucial support and resources to their friends and communities. The impact won’t be individual; it’ll be exponential.»

For more information on Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative, and for links to resources around student mental health, visit blueshieldca.com/BlueSky.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of our family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com. 
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About DoSomething.org
DoSomething.org is the largest organization exclusively for young people and social change. We’re activating 6 million young people (and counting!) to do good in every US area code and in 131 countries. Using our digital platform, members join DoSomething.org’s volunteer and civic action campaigns to make offline impact at scale. Our members have helped clothe half of America’s youth in homeless shelters. They’ve cleaned up 3.7 million cigarette butts. They’ve run the world’s largest youth-led sports equipment drive. And more! Young people have the power and the passion to transform their communities — we help them get it done. Let’s Do This.

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LOS ANGELES, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) («LiveXLive» or the»Company»), a global digital media company focused on live entertainment, announced today streaming metrics and views from its hosted ‘Music Lives’ nonstop live streamed music festival featuring 100+ artists held from Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19, 2020.  The festival was sponsored by TikTok and  Facebook’s Oculus Venues (Nasdaq: FB), a virtual reality company.

Over the course of 48 hours, LiveXLive’s technology streamed an immersive experience for ‘Music Lives’ in over 179 countries, reaching historic highs for the Company with over 23.9 million worldwide views across LiveXLive’s site and app.  The event was simulcast across all of our mobile, digital and linear channels including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, as well as cross promoted directly to artist’s social media channels.

• The festival generated a groundbreaking 2.5 billion video views for «#MusicLives» on TikTok, and a record 23.9 million livestream views.
• Viewers engaged with over 335,000 comments, likes and interactions throughout the event across the LiveXLive player.
• With the additions of TikTok and Oculus, LiveXLive is already on pace to more than triple its sponsorship revenue during its first quarter ending June 30, 2020 as compared to its first quarter ended June 30, 2019.
• Since April 1, 2020, LiveXLive has livestreamed 8 events and generated over 25 million views, as compared to 9 events livestreamed and 22 million views during the entire quarter ended June 30, 2019.

LiveXLive’s ‘Music Lives’ festival brought together notable musicians spanning multiple genres including Anitta, Big Gigantic (DJ Set), Elephante, Swae Lee, Two Feet, Trippie Redd and more. J Balvin curated and hosted the Music Lives ‘Pa La Cultura’ block which featured Arcángel, DJ Pope, Manuel Medrano and some of the best Latino artists on the planet. The record breaking festival put emerging artists center stage, including Cici Cava, Matoma, MIYAVI, Nik West, The Green and Toni Cornell allowing fans to enjoy established artists they know and love as well discover their next favorite obsession. 

«Music has been a great unifier crossing language and cultural barriers bringing the world together during this live event and concert blackout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This past weekend we watched fans around the world connect and commune in real time through ‘Music Lives’,» said LiveXLive’s Chairman and CEO, Robert Ellin. «This one-of-a-kind festival also empowered meaningful discovery for the emerging artists who otherwise primarily rely on touring and festivals. We’re so proud to have created such impact for artists and the industry in partnership with TikTok and Facebook’s Oculus Venues for MusiCares.» 

«We are happy to have partnered with LiveXLive,» said Corey Sheridan, Head of Music Partnerships and Content Operations, North America, TikTok. «Together we were able to bring joy and relief to the fans and also provided a massive platform to amplify such an amazing line-up of emerging talent.  MusicLives was a truly inspiring event that brought the global music community together in a time of separation.»

LiveXLive has been building towards this moment since its launch over four years ago. Its end-to-end streaming platform powers immersive experiences for viewers enabling social engagement with artists and other viewers, as well as purchasing merchandise. It also supports instant simulcasting for artists to any major streaming platform. 

All ‘Music Lives’ performances promoted and drove contributions to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, benefiting music industry people negatively impacted by the global pandemic. MusiCares is a non-profit organization that has provided more than $60 million in health, financial, and rehabilitation resources to music people in times of need. 

Hosts Matt Pinfield, Hannah Rad, Ruth O’Neill and Julian Mitchell produced rapid-fire news, interviews and highlights throughout the weekend for LiveXLive’s music commentary and interview series ‘LiveZone.’ Special guest hosts included Ayydé Vargas and Calle & Poché.

Highlights from Artists’ appearances included:

• Trippie Red’s surprise finale included jumping into his pool.
• Main Squeeze led a group sing-along to Beatles song «With a Little Help from My Friends«.
• Toni Cornell, Chris Cornell’s daughter, sang an acoustic cover of Temple of the Dog’s single «Hunger Strike,» from her late father’s studio.
• Big Gigantic’s virtual DJ set replicated a light show similar to a live venue performance.
• Japanese rock guitarist MIYAVI performed with his children.
• Christian French spoofed a trivia game show throughout his performance, quizzing the audience on stats about himself.
• All artists delivered heartfelt thoughts and reminders to stay home, flatten the curve and stand together through this time.

Breaking typical festival structure, ‘Music Lives’ flipped the script with all artist performances streamed from artists’ living rooms, backyards, rooftops, poolside, and private studios. Throughout each performance, fans were able to engage, chat and share with other viewers and the community.

Additional artist and celebrity appearances included those involved in Global Citizen and World Health Organization’s ‘One World: Together At Home’ digital and television broadcast. The special event was streamed through LiveXLive on select channels. 

To view the full list of artists that participated in ‘Music Lives’ visit Music Lives Lineup and for appearances part of Global Citizen and World Health Organization’s ‘One World: Together At Home’ digital and television broadcasts visit https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/connect/togetherathome/.

LiveXLive, accessible on the web as well as on devices from the car to home, brings music fans the best seat in the house for festivals, concerts and events worldwide, via a curated by people audio selection of millions of recorded songs, original programming segments comprised of live performances, podcasts, artist interviews, lifestyle segments, and show pilots. LiveXLive operates a live events business and offers branded entertainment, content development, advertising, merchandising, and live streaming services. For more information about LiveXLive, please visit www.livexlive.com.

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About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the «Company») is a global digital media company focused on live entertainment. The Company operates LiveXLive, the first ‘live social music network’, delivering premium livestreams, digital audio and on-demand music experiences from the world’s top music festivals and concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, the Montreux Jazz Festival, and many others. LiveXLive also gives audiences access to premium original content, artist exclusives and industry interviews. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter at @livexlive.

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212-941-9394
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LiveXLive IR Contact: 
Mike Zemetra, CFO
310-529-2500
IR@livexlive.com

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GREENWICH, Connecticut, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Murphy Medical Associates today announced it will be providing immunity testing for SARS CoV2 Immunoglobulins at www.CoronaTestCT.com. As the first Drive Thru test center for Novel Coronavirus SARS CoV2 on the East Coast, Murphy has both medical schools and local towns volunteering to help flatten the curve. These COVID-19 tests are offered without need for Physician Order. Murphy Medical Associates has established successful public private collaboration with several local Departments of Health in Fairfield and New Haven County, CT.

«With record reduction in mortality rates, it was obvious we should be following Korean best practices which include screening and immunity testing. As physicians dedicated to keeping our patients healthy, we felt the need to deliver that care to all of Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester Counties,» says Board Certified Internist Dr. Steven A. R. Murphy MD a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Drive thru testing is an established procedure in South Korea and the United Kingdom but has not yet been fully implemented in the United States. Patients can sign up online at www.CoronaTestCT.com to schedule screening, testing or arrive at a site and register with a telemedicine visit. These 6 centers include 1 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, 460 Shippan Avenue in Stamford, CT, 1000 Main Street in Stratford, CT, 88 North Avenue in Westport, CT, 80 High School Road in Darien, CT and 150 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT. By testing for immunity via Drive Thru and Open Air we keep the patient, the practice and the public safe. Our medical practice provides all orders and follow up care for the patient, relieving hospitals of follow up burden.   

«That’s a great screening tool to figure out what proportion of our patient population had it or what proportion of medical staff has been exposed to it,» said David Pride, associate director of microbiology at the University of California San Diego

Drive Thru Testing at Murphy Medical Associates offers testing without a Doctor’s order because they provide the medical services. Due to recent legislation there is no cost to any patient and all charges will billed to the patients’ insurance. Should the patient be uninsured the cost is still zero dollars. For more information on Drive Through Testing for Novel Corona Virus visit www.coronatestCT.com  

About: Murphy Medical Associates is a multispecialty group serving patients in Fairfield, New Haven Counties in Connecticut and Westchester County, NY. Focused on prevention, our practice emphasizes early detection and prevention through advanced diagnostics including vascular ultrasound, allergy and toxicology, proteomic and genomic testing paired with dietary and environmental modification. Murphy Medical Associates provides care to patients of all ages and accepts most insurances including, Medicaid, Husky and Medicare. The practices also provides on-site and telemedicine occupational and student health services for local corporations and schools.

Steven Murphy MD
Murphy Medical Associates        
203-554-8166
Steven.murphy@greenwichdocs.com 

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