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CERRITOS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Long before the 2020 political campaigns considered creating their own messaging platforms in response to the risks of censorship from major social media platforms – following the example of social networking services like Parler – David Hernandez Ministries (DHM) headquartered in Los Angeles County was busy creating its own communications channels. 

Central to their modern, multi-platform ethos is a television and recording studio producing nearly a dozen different online programs each season for the ministry’s Encounter TV Network (ETV) – including ETV Interviews, Viral Revival and ambient, instrumental Christian music called Soaking. DHM’s team of 10 full time employees and about a dozen part time employees also run its own APP and produces a podcast, newsletters, blogs, live events in various states and countries and sophisticated social media messaging. 

The channels must be working. Ministry founder, David Diga Hernandez, says they have seen a 600% increase in viewership since the 2020 pandemic.  He adds that 60 to 70% of the viewers on any of their given platforms are ages 18 to 35, underscoring the fact that teens and young adults respond to the multi-platform message of this charismatic ministry which emphasizes a Jesus and Bible-centric message, the holy spirit, healing and at times speaking in tongues.    

One of the key themes of Hernandez’ ministry is How God Acts in Your Life Now and he sincerely believes he is acting under God’s personal direction.  This sincere, thirtysomething, first-generation Latino American leader from a family of ministers describes being saved at 13 after «supernatural warfare over my life starting at age 7.» He says God gave him insight early on that building his own communications platforms would be the way of the future. He estimates that with their multi-platform approach, they reach between 8 and 10 million people a month. They are now focusing on building their own DHM servers to host their own technologies.

«Facebook, Instagram or YouTube can change an algorithm and choose to censor their users,» Hernandez explains. «It just makes sense to build a network to bypass outside censorship and not be under the control of a big tech company with their own goals.   Sure, we’re on all those platforms but we have multiple points of contact.  We ask our followers to share their Emails and contact info so we can syndicate our programs and reach out to them to join us in multiple ways.»

DHM’s employees and volunteers work out of a 6,000 square foot headquarters — which includes offices, a distribution studio and meeting rooms – and their 1,800 square foot ETV Production Studio in Cerritos, CA, that regularly produces original content.  DHM is currently launching a fundraising campaign to build a new, much larger studio to feature many more programs on their channels – and even other ministries.   

Some of the largest media ministries in the world have come to the team at DHM for insight on ways to grow their own online presence. And DHM often produces content for other churches and ministries as well.

«We tour them through, we share the full blueprint, we don’t view them as competition,» says Hernandez, a husband and father of a one-year-old. «Our Board of Directors includes brilliant business minds, and we trust their guidance. But our strategy is all based on one word, ‘faith.'»

DHM also has an online ministry leadership training program called The Holy Spirit School, which offers free e-courses to help train believers and spiritual leaders for communities, ministry and the home.

Hernandez has come a long way from passing out tracts, praying for fellow students (who afterwards sometimes claimed to be healed) and ministering to them on his lunch break in the Hispanic neighborhood he grew up in in Los Angeles County. He remembers vividly when he was 14 years old that God gave him the idea in prayer that traditional cable programming would become obsolete. What he didn’t know then was that in a few short years, he would be creating and starring in programs on his own channels – all to spread the message that continues to inspire him.  

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) are partnering to raise awareness of the actions women can take to have a healthy pregnancy and baby, just in time for National Birth Defects Prevention Month in January 2021. As we face the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant women must take special care of themselves as they prepare for their baby. The New Year is the perfect time to learn about the actions you can take to be healthy before and during pregnancy – because what’s best for you is best for baby.

Understanding birth defects and their causes is an important step in preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Each year, birth defects affect about 1 in every 33 babies born in the U.S., according to CDC. Mainly developing in the first three months of pregnancy as a baby’s organs form, birth defects present as structural changes at birth that can affect one or more parts of the body (e.g. heart, brain, foot). An individual’s genetics, behaviors, and social and environmental factors can impact risk for birth defects. Even though all births defects can’t be prevented, there are things women can do to help have a healthy baby.

Higher rates of birth defects vary across racial and ethnic groups. Compared to White babies, American Indian/Alaskan Native babies have higher occurrences of ear defects, cleft lip, Trisomy 18 (chromosome abnormality), Encephalocele (defect of the skull and brain) and limb deficiency; Black babies have higher rates of Encephalocele and Trisomy 18; and Hispanic babies have higher rates of Anencephaly (defect of the skull and brain), Encephalocele and Anotia/Microtia (defect of the ear).

«Protecting yourself and making healthy choices is more important now than ever for women trying to become pregnant in the New Year, particularly during this global pandemic,» said Dr. Rahul Gupta, Chief Medical and Health Officer, Senior Vice President, Interim Chief Scientific Officer at March of Dimes. «While current research does not show a direct link from COVID-19 to birth defects, we know that fevers in early pregnancy may be linked to birth defects and pregnant women may have a higher risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. We still have a lot to learn about the virus and now is the time for women to take extra care of themselves as they plan for pregnancy.»

You can adopt behaviors to increase your chances of having a healthy, full-term pregnancy and baby. Here are six tips to follow:

1. Protect yourself from COVID-19. Stay safe and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing. Remember to check for new guidance from the CDC to keep you and your family safe.
2. Be sure to take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. Folic acid is a B vitamin proven to help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine. Before becoming pregnant and during pregnancy, take a multivitamin containing 400 mcg of folic acid every day to help prevent serious birth defects. Eat foods that contain folate (e.g. lentils, green leafy vegetables), as well as foods made from fortified grain products (e.g. bread, pasta) and those made from fortified corn masa flour (e.g. cornbread, corn tortillas).  
3. Get a pre-pregnancy checkup. See your health care provider to talk about managing your health conditions and creating a treatment plan before you are pregnant. Speak with them about all of the prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and supplements you are taking, especially before you stop or start any medication. Creating a treatment plan for your health condition before you are pregnant can help keep you and your developing baby healthy.
4. Stay up-to-date on vaccines, including the flu shot. Speak with your health care provider about the vaccines you need during pregnancy to help protect yourself and your baby against serious diseases. Get the flu shot annually before or during pregnancy and get the whooping cough vaccine between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy. Also make sure everyone in your family is up-to-date on their vaccinations to help prevent the spread of diseases.
5. Before you get pregnant, try to reach a healthy weight. Talk to your health care provider about how to get to a healthy weight before getting pregnant, as being overweight or underweight can affect your fertility and increase the risk of having a baby with a birth defect and other complications. Maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes eating healthy foods and regular physical activity.
6. Avoid substances that are harmful during pregnancy.
1. Smoking substances such as tobacco during pregnancy can cause dangerous chemicals to damage the placenta and/or reach the baby’s bloodstream. Smoking cigarettes can cause certain birth defects, like cleft lip and palate. If you need help to quit smoking, talk to your health care provider or contact Smokefree.gov (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
2. Do not drink alcohol during pregnancy. If you are taking opioids, talk to your health care provider.
1. There is no known safe amount of alcohol to have during pregnancy or when trying to get pregnant. Alcohol can cause problems for a developing baby throughout pregnancy, so it’s important to stop drinking alcohol when you start trying to get pregnant.
2. Opioid use in pregnancy can cause serious problems for your baby, like preterm birth and drug withdrawal called neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Women should consult their physician before stopping or changing any prescribed medication.
3. If you or someone close to you needs help for a substance use disorder, talk to a healthcare provider or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

«In these challenging times, it is more important than ever to support each other, and empower women and their partners to make the best decisions for themselves and their families,» said Dr. Karen Remley, Director, CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. «CDC, March of Dimes, and our committed healthcare community invite you to connect with us in our efforts to reach those who are thinking of pregnancy in the New Year and offer accurate information on planning for a healthy pregnancy and the prevention of birth defects.» 

Join the conversation about National Birth Defects Prevention Month and have your questions answered during a Twitter Chat on January 26, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm ET. Follow @MarchofDimes and @CDC_NCBDDD on Twitter and use hashtag #Best4YouBest4Baby. More information to share with your friends and family will be distributed online from January to World Birth Defects Day on March 3, 2021 by March of Dimes at marchofdimes.org/birthdefects or nacersano.org and by CDC at cdc.gov/birthdefects/preventionmonth.

About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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SAYLORSBURG, Pa., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Más Allá de Mi Verdad was created by Ricardo Canales. Ricardo is an author from Morazán, El Salvador, Central America. He moved to Texas, United States of America, and studied various and different aspects of the physical and spiritual lives as well as esoteric studies in South America, North America, the Caribbean, and Europe.

Ricardo said this about his book: «In groups of related people—whether in religions, artists, sports, etc.—highly influenced by the laws, the adrenaline spill is guaranteed, and time as well as space seem to shrink.

All this contributes to the development, projection, and exchange of knowledge, aspirations, and experiences such as the flowering and maturation of ideas. The actions of these groups favor the improvement of behavior.

The affective aspect whose most beautiful seal is love as a great fruit of the community experience makes the human the possibility of rising and the simplest detail and the humblest delivery gives life a transcendental essence of delivery as a manifestation of the greatness of that law inscribed deep down by the actions of conscience.»

Published by Page Publishing, Ricardo Canales’s new book Más Allá de Mi Verdad will fill the readers with wisdom and teach them the importance of achieving purpose in life.

Consumers who wish to know and understand certain truths pertaining to life and the human collective can purchase Más Allá de Mi Verdad in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google 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 eBook 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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HACKENSACK, N.J., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carlos Bravo said this about his book: «Carlos Bravo’s poems are an invitation to listen to the heart and refresh the soul. They go beyond conventional metrics and rhymes to make us participate in their own melody with their free and particular musicality. They are like spring water that flows and refreshes the senses and like pure air that transforms breath into warm words. When writing his poems, the author transmits his thoughts through his pen to a reader who little by little is immersed in all that maze of experiences of being.

The versatility of Carlos Bravo and the fluidity of his writing style are due not only to his upbringing and scholastic education in Bogotá, Colombia, the United States, Spain, France, and Italy, but also his exquisite taste for reading and the written word. They are the result of his vast experience as a language teacher. It is the author’s wish that the reader, with each poem, experiences the feeling of his work.»

Published by Page Publishing, Carlos Bravo’s new book Ambrosia: A Manos Llenas will envelop the readers with incomparable warmth and mirth that ushers in blessing and purpose through powerful poems that reflect life’s quaintness.

Consumers who wish to be enraptured by feelings of awe can purchase Ambrosia: A Manos Llenas in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google 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 eBook 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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