Kmart Pharmacy Partners with ScriptDrop to Introduce Prescription Delivery Solution

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kmart Pharmacy today announced that it is partnering with ScriptDrop to introduce a service to provide home delivery of prescriptions within a 10-mile radius of the pharmacy, Monday through Friday.

«The need for prescription…

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kmart Pharmacy today announced that it is partnering with ScriptDrop to introduce a service to provide home delivery of prescriptions within a 10-mile radius of the pharmacy, Monday through Friday.

«The need for prescription delivery has never been greater,» said Jennifer Speares Lehman, registered pharmacist and Divisional Vice President for Kmart Pharmacy. «Vulnerable patients need a way to get their essential medications without leaving home, as all Americans have been cautioned to continue social distancing for the time being.»

With ScriptDrop’s service, Kmart Pharmacy customers can remain safe at home while continuing to receive the medications they need to maintain their health. In addition, all deliveries will be contact-free for the near future. Prescriptions will be dropped off at the patient’s door, and patients will not need to sign for the delivery.  

«Our first priority is the health of our members, so we’re pleased to be able to provide customers with their necessary prescriptions without the added risk of having to leave their homes,» Speares Lehman said. «Our collaboration with ScriptDrop marks the start of a new era for Kmart Pharmacy, with regards to both convenience and health.»

«We’re pleased to team up with Kmart Pharmacy to enable same-day delivery for its customers,» ScriptDrop CEO Amanda Epp said. «It’s important to increase prescription access for vulnerable patients right now.» 

Taking advantage of the ScriptDrop service at Kmart Pharmacy is easy for customers. Here’s how it works:

  • Customer will receive a «Ready for Pickup» text message once their prescription is ready, indicating a delivery option with a link to follow.
  • Customer will confirm delivery information and pay the $8 delivery fee*.
  • Same Day delivery is available for customers within 10 miles and Next Day delivery is available up to 150 miles.
  • If the customer requests delivery before 11 a.m., they will receive their prescription the same day, after 2 p.m. If the request comes after 11 a.m., they will receive their prescription the next business day. Orders placed after 11 a.m. on Friday will be delivered on Monday.

*The fee may vary depending on your pharmacy location.

Patients and pharmacists can learn more about ScriptDrop by visiting https://scriptdrop.co/

About Kmart
Kmart is a leading integrated retailer offering quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer and Route 66. Kmart is part of Shop Your Way, a rewards shopping platform where members can earn points and receive benefits both in stores and online. Kmart is also home to Kmart Pharmacy, which features best-in-class patient care for its members and customers. Kmart is a proud corporate partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, visit the Kmart website at www.kmart.com.

About ScriptDrop
ScriptDrop’s team of healthcare experts has revolutionized prescription delivery by seamlessly connecting pharmacies and patients to a network of trained, professional couriers & delivery drivers through their proprietary technology. Established in 2017, ScriptDrop partners with pharmacies, health systems and couriers to ensure patients get their needed medication as safely and efficiently as possible. With delivery options across all 50 states, ScriptDrop is the first prescription delivery that provides two avenues for patients to get their prescriptions, including a pharmacy-initiated and patient-initiated solution, which covers all bases when working to reduce abandonment and improve outcomes. ScriptDrop is based in Columbus, Ohio with a mission to help one billion patients, one prescription at a time.

Media Contact:
Larry Costello
Transformco PR
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Kmart Pharmacy se asocia con ScriptDrop para presentar solución de entrega de recetas médicas

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, 14 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kmart Pharmacy anunció hoy que se está asociando con ScriptDrop para presentar un servicio para ofrecer entrega a domicilio de recetas médicas en un radio de 10 millas de la farmacia, de lunes a viernes.

«La necesidad de entrega de recetas médicas es…

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, 14 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kmart Pharmacy anunció hoy que se está asociando con ScriptDrop para presentar un servicio para ofrecer entrega a domicilio de recetas médicas en un radio de 10 millas de la farmacia, de lunes a viernes.

«La necesidad de entrega de recetas médicas es hoy mayor que nunca», dice Jennifer Speares Lehman, farmacéutica matriculada y vicepresidenta de división de Kmart Pharmacy. «Los pacientes vulnerables necesitan una forma de recibir sus medicamentos esenciales sin salir de casa, pues se ha advertido a todos los estadounidenses que, por el momento, continúen con el distanciamiento social».

Con el servicio de ScriptDrop, los clientes de Kmart Pharmacy pueden quedarse seguros en casa y seguir recibiendo los medicamentos que necesitan para conservar su salud. Además, todas las entregas serán libres de contacto en el futuro cercano. Los medicamentos se dejarán en la puerta de la vivienda del paciente y este no tendrá que firmar la recepción.

«Nuestra principal prioridad es la salud de nuestros miembros, así que nos complace poder ofrecer a nuestros clientes las recetas que necesitan sin el riesgo adicional de tener que salir de casa», dice Speares Lehman. «Nuestra colaboración con ScriptDrop marca el comienzo de una nueva era para Kmart Pharmacy, tanto en conveniencia como en salud».

«Estamos encantados de asociarnos con Kmart Pharmacy para facilitar las entregas en el día a sus clientes», comenta Amanda Epp, directora ejecutiva de ScriptDrop. «Es importante aumentar el acceso a las recetas para los pacientes vulnerables ahora mismo».

Utilizar el servicio de ScriptDrop en Kmart Pharmacy es fácil para los clientes. Así es como funciona:

  • Cuando su receta está preparada, el cliente recibe un mensaje de texto «Listo para entrega», que indica una opción de entrega con un enlace para seguir.
  • El cliente confirma la información para la entrega y paga un arancel de US$ 8*.
  • La entrega en el día está disponible para clientes en un radio de 10 millas, y la entrega al día siguiente está disponible hasta 150 millas.
  • Si el cliente hace su pedido antes de las 11 a.m., recibirá su receta el mismo día, después de las 2 p.m. Si la solicitud se realiza después de las 11 a.m., recibirá su receta el siguiente día hábil. Los pedidos realizados después de las 11 a.m. los viernes se entregarán los lunes.

*El arancel puede variar según la ubicación de la farmacia.

Pacientes y farmacéuticos pueden conocer más acerca de ScriptDrop en https://scriptdrop.co/.

Acerca de Kmart
Kmart es un minorista integrado líder que ofrece productos de calidad a través de una cartera de marcas exclusivas que incluyen Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer y Route 66. Kmart es parte de Shop Your Way, una plataforma de compras con recompensas en la que los miembros pueden ganar puntos y recibir beneficios tanto en las tiendas como en línea. Kmart es también el hogar de Kmart Pharmacy, que brinda la mejor atención al paciente para sus miembros y clientes. Kmart es un orgulloso socio corporativo del Hospital de Investigación Pediátrica St. Jude. Para más información, visite el sitio web de Kmart en www.kmart.com.

Acerca de ScriptDrop
El equipo de expertos en atención de la salud de ScriptDrop ha revolucionado la entrega de recetas al conectar fluidamente, mediante su tecnología patentada, a las farmacias y los pacientes con una red de mensajeros y conductores de entregas profesionales y capacitados. ScriptDrop, establecida en 2017, se asocia con farmacias, sistemas de salud y mensajeros para asegurar que los pacientes reciban la medicación que necesitan de la manera más segura y eficiente posible. Con opciones de entrega en los 50 estados, ScriptDrop es el primer servicio de entrega de recetas médicas que ofrece dos caminos para que los pacientes reciban sus medicamentos, incluso una solución iniciada por la farmacia y por el paciente, que cubre todas las bases cuando se trabaja para reducir la desatención y mejorar los resultados. ScriptDrop tiene su sede en Columbus, Ohio, y su misión es ayudar a mil millones de pacientes, una receta a la vez.

Contacto con los medios:
Larry Costello
Transformco PR
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Journalist Sabina Covo joins MegaTV

MIAMI, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning journalist Sabina Covo will join MegaTV television network property of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. («SBS») (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading Minority certified, Hispanic multimedia and entertainment company in the U.S., it was announced today by MegaTV VP of Programming and Production Jose R. Perez. She will be based at MegaTV News Headquarters in Miami, Florida effective…

MIAMI, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning journalist Sabina Covo will join MegaTV television network property of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. («SBS») (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading Minority certified, Hispanic multimedia and entertainment company in the U.S., it was announced today by MegaTV VP of Programming and Production Jose R. Perez. She will be based at MegaTV News Headquarters in Miami, Florida effective immediately.

Covo will anchor a news segment «Enlace Politico 2020» on the news program titled «Mega News» airing Monday through Friday at 5 and 11 pm ET anchored by Mario Andres Moreno. «Enlace Politico 2020» will cover the most significant news stories of the day and will feature the well-respected, fact-based storytelling that has been the hallmark of her career.

«Information is coming at us from every direction. If we’re not careful life-altering decisions will be made based on half-truth, rumor, misdirection or worse,» said Jose R. Perez, VP of Programming and Production of MegaTV. «We aim to deliver a news program that, in some small way, looks for the signal in all the noise. We’re thrilled that Sabina Covo, who’s built a career on an honest fight to find and report the facts, will continue her pursuit of the truth at MegaTV.»

«Gathering and reporting the news has been my life’s work. I am honored to continue to pursue the truth, both for MegaTV’s loyal viewers and for those who have been following my reporting for decades,» said Sabina Covo.

Covo joins MegaTV after covering the past elections for America TeVe and hosting TV political shows for different networks. She was also an anchor for Mundo Fox– WGENTV where she also collaborated and co-hosted political segments with legendary journalist Ricardo Brown. Recently, she served as news presenter for all the affiliated stations to GLR Radio Network in the US, she is also a segment host via RCN Internacional International and has collaborated as a political analyst for CNN in Spanish.

She has been a reporter, TV and radio host news anchor, and correspondent for Telemundo 51 where she started her career in 2000, Mundofox, Cadena Ser, La W y Caracol, La televisión Nacional de Austria, Prisa, Canal Cartagena and ADN Chile, and America TeVe. She co-hosted La Ventana in Caracol alongside Pedro Sevcec.

Sabina has interviewed personalities such as Secretary of State Madeline Albright, Colombian Presidents Alvaro Uribe and Juan Manuel Santos and has covered elections both in the U.S. and Colombia since 2004 including both Democratic and Republican national conventions. She has written a Sunday politics column for El Nuevo Herald since 2008. Sabina is originally from Cartagena, Colombia, attended International Florida University and is mother to two boys.

Members of the media can receive more information about MegaTV and its programming on the Web site at http://www.mega.tv. For more information about Spanish Broadcasting System, please visit https://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and ‘Movimiento’ format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 300 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Media Contact SBS:

Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
vgomez@sbscorporate.com
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144

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Honda se anota la cuarta victoria consecutiva en el Indy Car de 2020

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin, 13 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Una emocionante «batalla de jóvenes promesas» vio a Felix Rosenqvist reclamar la primera victoria de su carrera en el Indy Car tras una remontada, extendiendo así la racha ganadora de Honda a cuatro victorias en cuatro carreras en la serie NTT INDYCAR 2020.

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ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin, 13 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Una emocionante «batalla de jóvenes promesas» vio a Felix Rosenqvist reclamar la primera victoria de su carrera en el Indy Car tras una remontada, extendiendo así la racha ganadora de Honda a cuatro victorias en cuatro carreras en la serie NTT INDYCAR 2020.

Honda-powered Felix Rosenqvist [#10 leading] came from behind to score his career-first Indy car win Sunday at Road America. Honda and the Chip Ganassi Racing team have won all four opening races in the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES. (PRNewsfoto/Honda Racing/HPD)

En la segunda carrera de un fin de semana de dos carreras en Road America, Rosenqvist persiguió a Pato O’Ward, otro piloto que también compite en la Indy Car por segundo año, en las últimas 15 vueltas del REV Group Gran Prix del domingo, borrando un déficit de ocho segundos tras la última ronda de paradas en boxes para alcanzar a O’Ward a poco más de dos vueltas de la meta, llegando hombro a hombro en la subida de la colina entre la curva 5 y la curva 6 del recorrido de 4.0 millas. Ambos continuaron uno al lado del otro hasta pasar la curva 6, cuando Rosenqvist finalmente sacó ventaja bajando la colina de la curva 7 y atravesando el «carrusel».

Una vez al frente, Rosenqvist extendió su ventaja en la última vuelta, cruzando la meta con 2.8 segundos de ventaja sobre O’Ward. La victoria marca la cuarta en igual número de carreras esta temporada tanto para Honda como para Chip Ganassi Racing, con su compañero de equipo Scott Dixon ganando el trío inicial de eventos de este año, incluyendo la carrera inicial de 55 vueltas aquí el sábado.

El líder del campeonato Dixon no pudo arrasar este fin de semana, pero recuperó el 12mo puesto tras lidiar con problemas de equilibrio del chasis durante toda la carrera y problemas durante dos de sus tres paradas en boxes. Dixon se mantiene en la cima de la clasificación del campeonato de pilotos Drivers’ Championship con 173 puntos, mientras que Herta pasa a segundo lugar con 119 puntos.

Detrás de la pareja líder, el ganador de Road America 2019, Alexander Rossi, alcanzó su primer podio de 2020 con un tercer puesto en su Andretti Autosport Honda; mientras que Marcus Ericsson, al volante de su tercer Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, avanzó 12 posiciones durante la carrera para terminar en cuarto lugar.

Con cuatro victorias en cuatro carreras esta temporada, Honda también sigue liderando el campeonato de fabricantes IndyCar Manufacturers’ Championship, con un total no oficial de 362 puntos frente a los 270 puntos de Chevrolet. Los pilotos de Honda se acapararon siete de los ocho primeros puestos de hoy. Colton Herta continuó su cadena de resultados entre los seis primeros en las carreras de este año, terminando quinto en ambas carreras este fin de semana. Santino Ferrucci de Dale Coyne Racing llegó en sexto lugar, mientras que su compañero de equipo y joven promesa Alex Palou comenzó en la primera fila y terminó séptimo. Takuma Sato completó el cuadro con el octavo puesto en su Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda.

Después de apuntarse sólidas carreras el sábado y en la clasificación para la carrera de hoy, tanto Ryan Hunter-Reay, cuarto en la clasificación, como Graham Rahal, quinto en la clasificación, fueron eliminados en enfrentamientos separados en la primera vuelta con Will Power.

Lo próximo
Después del fin de semana de dos carreras en Road America, la NTT INDYCAR SERIES termina su serie de cinco carreras en un período de 15 días con otra doble carrera el próximo fin de semana, 17 y 18 de julio, en el óvalo corto del Iowa Speedway cerca de Des Moines.

El contenido de Honda Racing para las redes sociales y los videos del gran premio REV Group Grand Prix en Road America estarán disponibles en Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) y Twitter (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD). Producidos por CoForce Digital Media, los paquetes de vídeo de YouTube pueden encontrarse en https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.   

Citas
Felix Rosenqvist (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda): Partió séptimo, terminó primero; primera victoria de Indy Car, cuarta victoria consecutiva para Honda en 2020: «Hemos estado cerca [de una victoria] tantas veces, que esta carrera la dedico a mi equipo NTT Data #10 y a Honda… hemos sido fuertes en muchas carreras, pero nunca se nos había dado del todo hasta hoy. El auto estuvo fantástico, y ahora hemos ganado cuatro de cuatro [carreras] para Ganassi y Honda, y eso es un resultado enorme. Teníamos tanto ritmo. Seguimos acercándonos, cerrando la brecha en casi medio segundo durante cada vuelta. Dimos muy buen duelo [con O’Ward] al final, fue un buen espectáculo y divertido. Estoy muy orgulloso de formar parte de las familias NTT y Honda».

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda): Partió décimo, terminó tercero: «Ha sido un comienzo de temporada difícil, pero una constante ha sido este equipo AutoNation Andretti Autosport Honda #27.  Nunca ha habido alguna duda de lo que estamos haciendo, o por qué lo estamos haciendo. Todo ha sido cuestión de resolver problemas y mantener el pie en el acelerador y atacar todo lo posible. Sabíamos que en algún momento saldría bien, ya que nuestro ritmo de carrera siempre ha sido fuerte. Nos acontentamos de este [tercer lugar], es un paso en la dirección correcta y es lo que necesitábamos para tomar un poco de impulso de camino a Iowa«.

Ted Klaus (presidente, Honda Performance Development) comenta la cuarta victoria consecutiva de Honda en la NTT INDYCAR SERIES 2020: «Qué gran manera de culminar un gran fin de semana para todos en Honda y en HPD. Es muy satisfactorio ver a Felix Rosenqvist abrirse paso y conquistar su primera victoria, y estoy realmente feliz de ver a Alex [Rossi] en el podio, donde pertenece. Es lamentable que tanto Graham Rahal como Ryan Hunter-Reay hayan sido eliminados por razones ajenas a su voluntad, pero Colton [Herta] sigue impresionando con sus resultados constantes, y ahora es segundo en el campeonato detrás de [Scott] Dixon. Nos enorgullece potenciar a todos nuestros equipos socios: Chip Ganassi Racing, Andretti Autosport, Rahal Letterman Lanigan, Meyer Shank Racing y Dale Coyne Racing. Ahora nos dirigimos a Iowa, un desafío completamente distinto a estas tres últimas carreras en carretera».

NTT INDYCAR SERIES REV Group Grand Grand Prix
Circuito:                      Road America (4.0 millas de recorrido), Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Ganador del sábado: Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) 116.027 mph en promedio Tiempo:                       Mayormente soleado, templado, 72 grados F

Los 10 mejores resultados de las carreras:

Posición

final

Posición de partida

Piloto   

Equipo

Fabricante

Vueltas

Notas

1.

7.

Felix Rosenqvist

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

55

2.

1.

Pato O’Ward

Arrow McLaren SP

Chevrolet

55

-2.8699 segundos

3.

10.

Alexander Rossi

Andretti Autosport

Honda 

55

4.

16.

Marcus Ericsson

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

55

5.

2.

Colton Herta

Andretti Harding Autosport

Honda 

55

6.

11.

Santino Ferrucci

DCR con Vasser-Sullivan

Honda 

55

7.

3.

Alex Palou-R

DCR con el Equipo Goh

Honda 

55

8.

12.

Takuma Sato

Rahal Letterman Lanigan

Honda

55

9.

14.

Josef Newgarden

Equipo Penske

Chevrolet

55

10.

13.

Charlie Kimball

A.J. Foyt Racing

Chevrolet

55

Otros resultados del Honda

12.

6.

Scott Dixon

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

55

Corriendo

16.

17.

Zach Veach

Andretti Autosport

Honda 

55

Corriendo

17.

9.

Jack Harvey

Meyer Shank Racing

Honda

55

Corriendo

19.

19.

Marco Andretti

Andretti Herta Autosport

Honda 

54

Corriendo

22.

4.

Ryan Hunter-Reay

Andretti Autosport

Honda 

0

No terminó – contacto

23.

5.

Graham Rahal

Rahal Letterman Lanigan

Honda

0

No terminó – contacto

 

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Goya inicia distribución crítica de dos millones de libras de comida a través de los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico

JERSEY CITY, Nueva Jersey, 13 de julio del 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, la compañía de alimentos de propiedad de hispanos más grande de los Estados Unidos, inicia la distribución crítica de dos millones de libras de alimentos a las familias afectadas por la pandemia de COVID-19, un compromiso hecho por Goya al comienzo de la pandemia.

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JERSEY CITY, Nueva Jersey, 13 de julio del 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, la compañía de alimentos de propiedad de hispanos más grande de los Estados Unidos, inicia la distribución crítica de dos millones de libras de alimentos a las familias afectadas por la pandemia de COVID-19, un compromiso hecho por Goya al comienzo de la pandemia.

Desde 1936, Goya Foods tiene una larga historia de donar millones de libras de alimentos en tiempos de desastre y necesidad desesperada, a través del programa global de la compañía Goya Gives. (PRNewsfoto/Goya Foods, Inc.)

En colaboración con Silgan Containers de Nueva Jersey y Wisconsin (latas);  U.S. Steel (acero); Goya de Puerto Rico-Island Can (tapas de latas), Producers Rice Mill de Arkansas (arroz); Gamse Labels de Maryland (etiquetas); DanHill Containers de Texas (cajas de carton); y American Farmers de Washington State (frijoles), todos hechos en los Estados Unidos, los alimentos serán distribuidos en los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico a través de bancos de alimentos locales, iglesias, centros comunitarios, comedores populares y programas de divulgación que los necesitan con urgencia. El lanzamiento de la campaña nacional Trabajando por nuestro país #GoyaGives comenzará el lunes 13 de julio del 2020 en comunidades clave de los Estados Unidos, incluyendo Nueva York, Nueva Jersey, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Los Ángeles, Houston, Puerto Rico y otros mercados.

«Nuestra donación rinde homenaje a la dedicación y el arduo trabajo de 4.000 empleados de Goya, que cuándo comenzó la pandemia, se subieron las mangas y comenzaron a trabajar las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, a riesgo de su propia salud, diciendo: «Si no hacemos esto, ¿quién lo hará?» Eso demuestra valor y coraje y yo estoy tan orgulloso de nuestra Gran Familia Goya. Somos y siempre seremos una compañía de personas apasionadas que se preocupan por hacer una diferencia positiva y hoy cumplimos nuestra promesa de continuar ayudando a nuestras comunidades en tiempos de necesidad», dijo Bob Unanue, presidente de Goya Foods.

A través de Goya Gives, un programa global, comprometido con la promoción del bienestar general de las comunidades a través de la responsabilidad social, las iniciativas ambientales y los valores de la compañía, Goya apoya cada año a cerca de 300 iniciativas de caridad, becas y eventos. En tiempos de necesidad desesperada y de desastres, Goya siempre ha estado a la vanguardia de los esfuerzos de ayuda humanitaria, proporcionando millones de libras de alimentos en todo el mundo. Al comienzo de la pandemia, la compañía donó 500,000 libras adicionales de alimentos y 20,000 máscaras protectoras a los proveedores de atención médica. Durante el huracán María, Goya donó más de 1 millón de libras de alimentos al pueblo de Puerto Rico, así como a las personas que estaban sufriendo hambre durante los disturbios gubernamentales en Venezuela, al pueblo de Haití durante el terremoto y en casa, durante la súper tormenta Sandy y los huracanes Isaac, Harvey e Irene. Desde 1936, retribuir es el corazón de Goya y siempre ha sido parte del ADN de la compañía.

Para obtener más información sobre Goya Gives, visite: www.goya.com

Acerca de GOYA: Fundada en 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. es la compañía de alimentos de propiedad de hispanos más grande de los Estados Unidos, y se ha establecido como el líder en alimentos y condimentos latinoamericanos. Goya fabrica, envasa y distribuye más de 2,500 productos de alimentos de alta calidad de España, el Caribe, México, América Central y América del Sur. Los productos Goya tienen sus raíces en las tradiciones culinarias de comunidades hispanas de todo el mundo; la combinación de ingredientes auténticos, sazones robustas y preparación conveniente hacen que los productos Goya sean ideales para cada gusto y mesa. Para más información sobre Goya Foods, visite www.goya.com

Para más información contacte a: 
Natalie Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / natalie@retromedianyc.com

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Goya Initiates Critical Distribution of Two Million Pounds of Food Across the United States and Puerto Rico

JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in The United States, initiates the critical distribution of two million pounds of food to families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a commitment made by Goya at the start of the pandemic.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in The United States, initiates the critical distribution of two million pounds of food to families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a commitment made by Goya at the start of the pandemic.

Since its founding in 1936, Goya Foods has a longstanding history of donating millions of pounds of food in times of disaster and desperate need through the company’s global program Goya Gives.

In collaboration with Silgan Containers from New Jersey and Wisconsin (cans); U.S. Steel (steel); Goya de Puerto Rico-Island Can (can lids), Producers Rice Mill of Arkansas (rice); Gamse Labels of Maryland (labels); DanHill Containers of Texas (cartons); and American Farmers from Washington State (beans), all made in the U.S.A., the food will be distributed through local food banks, churches, community centers, soup kitchens, and outreach programs that are in urgent need across the nation and Puerto Rico.  The roll-out of the national campaign Working for Our Country #GoyaGives will begin on Monday, July 13, 2020, in key communities throughout the U.S. including New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, Houston, Puerto Rico, and other markets.

«Our donation pays tribute to the dedication and hard work of 4,000 Goya employees.  When the pandemic first struck, they rolled up their sleeves and worked 24/7 at the risk of their own health saying, ‘If we don’t do this, who will?’  That shows grit and courage, and I am so proud of our Goya family.  We are and will always be a company of passionate people who care about making a difference, and today we honor our promise to continue to help our communities in times of need,» said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods.

Through Goya Gives, a global program committed to promoting the overall well-being of communities through social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and company values, Goya supports each year nearly 300 charitable endeavors, scholarships, and events.  In times of desperate need, Goya has always been at the forefront of disaster and humanitarian relief efforts, providing millions of pounds of food worldwide.  At the start of the pandemic, the company donated an additional 500,000 pounds of food and 20,000 protective masks to health care providers. During Hurricane Maria Goya donated over 1 million pounds of food to the people of Puerto Rico, in addition to the starving people of Venezuela during governmental unrest, to the people of Haiti during the earthquake, and at home during Superstorm Sandy, and Hurricanes Isaac, Harvey, and Irene.  Since 1936, giving back is the heart of Goya and has always been a part of the company’s DNA.  

To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit: www.goya.com

About Goya Foods

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world.  The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table.  For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

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Honda Scores Fourth Consecutive 2020 Indy Car Win

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A thrilling «battle of the young guns» saw Felix Rosenqvist come from behind to claim his career Indy car victory, and extend Honda’s winning streak to four in as many races in the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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ELKHART LAKE, Wis., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A thrilling «battle of the young guns» saw Felix Rosenqvist come from behind to claim his career Indy car victory, and extend Honda’s winning streak to four in as many races in the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

Honda-powered Felix Rosenqvist [#10 leading] came from behind to score his career-first Indy car win Sunday at Road America.  Honda and the Chip Ganassi Racing team have won all four opening races in the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

In the second race of a doubleheader weekend at Road America, Rosenqvist chased down fellow second-year Indy car driver Pato O’Ward in the final 15 laps of Sunday’s REV Group Grand Prix, erasing an eight-second deficit following the final round of pit stops to catch O’Ward with just over two laps remaining, pulling alongside on the run up the hill from Turn 5 to Turn 6 on the 4.0-mile road course.  The pair continued to side-by-side through Turn 6, with Rosenqvist finally establishing an advantage on the run back down the hill through Turn 7 and through the «Carousel». 

Once in front, Rosenqvist extended his advantage on the final lap, taking the checkers 2.8 seconds clear of O’Ward.  The win is the fourth in as many races this season for both Honda and Chip Ganassi Racing, with teammate Scott Dixon winning the opening trio of events this year, including the opening 55-lap race here on Saturday. 

Championship leader Dixon was unable to sweep the weekend, but salvaged a 12th-place result after contending with chassis balance issues throughout the race, and problems during two of his three pit stops.  Dixon remains atop the Drivers’ Championship standings with 173 points, while Herta moves into second with 119 points.

Behind the lead pair, 2019 Road America winner Alexander Rossi scored his first podium result of 2020 with a third-place finish in his Andretti Autosport Honda; while Marcus Ericsson, driving the third Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, gained 12 positions during the race to finish fourth.

With four wins in four races this season, Honda also continues to lead the IndyCar Manufacturers’ Championship, with an unofficial total of 362 points to 270 points for Chevrolet.  Honda drivers claimed seven of the top eight finishing positions today.  Colton Herta continued his string of top-six results this year, finishing fifth in both races this weekend.  Dale Coyne Racing’s Santino Ferrucci came homes sixth, while teammate and promising rookie Alex Palou started on the front row and finished seventh.  Takuma Sato rounded out the top eight in his Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda.

After strong runs on Saturday and in qualifying for today’s race, both fourth-starting Ryan Hunter-Reay and Graham Rahal, who had qualified fifth, were eliminated in separate opening-lap clashes with Will Power.

Next
Following this weekend’s doubleheader at Road America, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES wraps up its run of five races over a 15-day period with another doubleheader next weekend, July 17-18, on the short oval at Iowa Speedway near Des Moines.

Honda Racing social media content and videos from the REV Group Grand Prix at Road America will be available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at  (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD).  Produced by the CoForce Digital Media, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.  

Quotes
Felix Rosenqvist (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started seventh, finished first; first Indy car win, fourth consecutive win for Honda in 2020: «We’ve been close [to a win] so many times, this race was for my #10 NTT Data crew and Honda..  We’ve been strong in so many races, but it never quite came together until today.  The car was fantastic, and now we’re four for four for Ganassi and Honda, that’s huge. We had so much pace.  We kept closing in, almost half a second every lap.  We had a really good fight [with O’Ward] at the end, it was a good show and good fun. I’m really proud to be part of the NTT and Honda families.»

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started 10th, finished third: «It’s been a difficult start to the season, but one constant has been this #27 AutoNation Andretti Autosport Honda team.  There’s never been a question of what we’re doing, or why we’re doing it.  It’s all been problem solving and keeping our foot down on the pedal and attacking as much as we can.  We knew it would come good at some point, our race pace has always been strong.  We’ll take this [third-place finish], it’s a step in the right direction and it’s what we needed to get some momentum going heading into Iowa

Ted Klaus (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s fourth consecutive Honda win in the 2020 NTT INDYCAR SERIES: «What a great way to end a great weekend for everyone at Honda and HPD.  It’s so satisfying to see Felix Rosenvqist break through for his first win, and really happy to see Alex [Rossi] on the podium where he belongs.  It’s unfortunate that both Graham Rahal and Ryan Hunter-Reay were eliminated through no fault of their own, but Colton [Herta] continues to impress with his consistent results, and now is second to [Scott] Dixon in the championship.  We’re proud to power all of our partner teams: Chip Ganassi Racing, Andretti Autosport, Rahal Letterman Lanigan, Meyer Shank Racing and Dale Coyne Racing.  Now we head to Iowa, a completely different challenge to these past three road races.»

NTT INDYCAR SERIES REV Group Grand Grand Prix
Circuit:                      Road America (4.0-mile road course), Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Saturday Winner:     Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) 116.027 mph average
Weather:
                    Mostly sunny, mild, 72 degrees F

Top-10 Race Results:

Fn.

St.

Driver    

Team

Manufacturer

Laps

Notes

1.

7.

Felix Rosenqvist

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

55

2.

1.

Pato O’Ward

Arrow McLaren SP

Chevrolet

55

-2.8699 seconds

3.

10.

Alexander Rossi

Andretti Autosport

Honda  

55

4.

16.

Marcus Ericsson

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

55

5.

2.

Colton Herta

Andretti Harding Autosport

Honda  

55

6.

11.

Santino Ferrucci

DCR with Vasser-Sullivan

Honda  

55

7.

3.

Alex Palou-R

DCR with Team Goh

Honda  

55

8.

12.

Takuma Sato

Rahal Letterman Lanigan

Honda

55

9.

14.

Josef Newgarden

Team Penske

Chevrolet

55

10.

13.

Charlie Kimball

A.J. Foyt Racing

Chevrolet

55

Other Honda Results

12.

6.

Scott Dixon

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

55

Running

16.

17.

Zach Veach

Andretti Autosport

Honda  

55

Running

17.

9.

Jack Harvey

Meyer Shank Racing

Honda

55

Running

19.

19.

Marco Andretti

Andretti Herta Autosport

Honda  

54

Running

22.

4.

Ryan Hunter-Reay

Andretti Autosport

Honda  

0

Did not finish – contact

23.

5.

Graham Rahal

Rahal Letterman Lanigan

Honda

0

Did not finish – contact

 

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Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Provides $100,000 in Grants to Support Nutrition for Southern Californians During COVID-19 Pandemic

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is supporting the health needs of thousands of individuals and families in Los Angeles and San Diego counties by providing $100,000 in grants to distribute food this summer.

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LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is supporting the health needs of thousands of individuals and families in Los Angeles and San Diego counties by providing $100,000 in grants to distribute food this summer.

Maria Villareal from Los Angeles was surprise and thankful to received a nutritious food delivery bag by Human Services Association.

The support to 10 community-based organizations comes at a crucial time during the COVID-19 crisis as schools and other community support programs close during the summer months.

«Blue Shield Promise is committed to serving and investing in the communities where our members live,» said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. «We want to support the safety net for our members and the community at large. Through the San Diego Community Impact Fund, we are helping organizations such as I Am My Brother’s Keeper, that are in the community addressing food insecurity to the most vulnerable.»

Blue Shield Promise is providing $50,000 to the San Diego Foundation to support the San Diego Community Impact Fund. The grant will be used to distribute food to more than 2,500 families throughout southeast San Diego. The food distributions will be made to San Diego nonprofit «I Am My Brother’s Keeper,» a non-profit organization that provides services and resources to the community.

«During this challenging time, San Diegans are going above and beyond to support their neighbors, uplift the needy and give to families hit hardest by COVID-19,» expressed Mark Stuart, President & CEO of The San Diego Foundation. «Every day, we are seeing the needs of our local communities grow and we are grateful for the generosity of organizations like Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan.»

In addition, in Los Angeles and San Diego counties, Blue Shield Promise is providing a total of $50,000 in grants to nine community-based organizations and together, the funds will be used to serve nutritious food to more than 3,500 low-income families. The distributions began earlier this month and will continue through August. The grants will be distributed to:

This is the latest example of Blue Shield Promise, and its parent company, nonprofit Blue Shield of California, providing ongoing support for their members, physicians, hospitals and the larger community during the public health crisis. In May, Blue Shield Promise and L.A. Care Health Plan participated in the Sowing Seeds for Life drive-through food pantry. This is in addition to the $350,000 Blue Shield Promise donated to support their members and providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients included community-based organizations serving Blue Shield members and who were engaged in meal distribution to school age children, seniors and high-risk members isolated at home, domestic violence support and community solution response efforts.

About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage HMO, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. It is led by healthcare professionals with a «members-first» philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 400,000 members.

For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit  https://news.blueshieldca.com/.

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Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan dona $100,000 en fondos que se destinarán a la alimentación de loshabitantes del sur de California durante la pandemia de COVID-19

LOS ÁNGELES, 13 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan está respaldando las necesidades de salud de miles de personas y familias en los condados de Los Ángeles y San Diego al otorgar $100,000 en donaciones que se destinarán a la distribución de alimentos este verano.

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LOS ÁNGELES, 13 de julio de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan está respaldando las necesidades de salud de miles de personas y familias en los condados de Los Ángeles y San Diego al otorgar $100,000 en donaciones que se destinarán a la distribución de alimentos este verano.

Maria Villareal from Los Angeles was surprise and thankful to received a nutritious food delivery bag by Human Services Association.

El apoyo a 10 organizaciones comunitarias llega en un momento crucial durante la crisis del COVID-19, ya que las escuelas y otros programas de ayuda comunitaria cierran durante los meses de verano.

«En Blue Shield Promise, estamos comprometidos a atender y a invertir en las comunidades donde viven nuestros miembros», dijo Kristen Cerf, presidente y directora ejecutiva de Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. «Queremos apoyar los servicios de asistencia para nuestros miembros y toda la comunidad. Mediante el Fondo de Impacto Comunitario de San Diego, estamos ayudando a organizaciones como I Am My Brother’s Keeper, que trabaja en la comunidad para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria de las personas más vulnerables».

Blue Shield Promise otorgará $50,000 a San Diego Foundation para apoyar al Fondo de Impacto Comunitario de San Diego. Esta donación se utilizará para distribuir alimentos a más de 2,500 familias en el sudeste de San Diego a través de «I Am My Brother’s Keeper», una organización no lucrativa de la zona que ofrece servicios y recursos a la comunidad.

«En estos momentos tan difíciles, los habitantes de San Diego se han unido para apoyar a sus vecinos, ayudar a los más necesitados y donar para las familias más afectadas por el COVID-19″, dijo Mark Stuart, presidente y director ejecutivo de The San Diego Foundation. «A diario, notamos cómo aumentan las necesidades de nuestras comunidades locales, por lo que agradecemos la generosidad de organizaciones como Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan».

Además, en los condados de Los Ángeles y San Diego, Blue Shield Promise está otorgando un total de $50,000 en donaciones a otras nueve organizaciones comunitarias y juntos los fondos se utilizarán para asegurar que más de 3,500 familias de bajos ingresos reciban alimentos nutritivos. La entrega de donaciones comenzó a principios de este mes y continuará hasta agosto. Las donaciones beneficiarán a:

Este es el más reciente ejemplo del apoyo continuo que Blue Shield Promise y su empresa matriz, la organización no lucrativa Blue Shield of California, brindan a sus miembros, médicos, hospitales y a la comunidad general durante la crisis de salud pública. En mayo, Blue Shield Promise y L.A. Care Health Plan participaron en la colecta de alimentos Sowing Seeds for Life. Blue Shield Promise también donó $350,000 para ayudar a sus miembros y proveedores durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Los destinatarios de estos fondos incluyen a organizaciones comunitarias que prestan servicios a los miembros de Blue Shield y que participaron en la distribución de comidas a niños en edad escolar, adultos mayores y miembros de alto riesgo aislados en sus hogares, en el apoyo a las víctimas de la violencia doméstica y en las iniciativas de soluciones comunitarias.

Acerca de Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan es una organización de servicios médicos administrados 100% propiedad de Blue Shield of California y ofrece planes Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage HMO y Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. La organización es administrada por profesionales de la salud con una filosofía que prioriza a los miembros y el compromiso de desarrollar una red de proveedores de calidad y de colaborar con organizaciones comunitarias para sus más de 400,000 miembros.

Para obtener más información sobre Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, visite www.blueshieldca.com/promise. Para leer más noticias acerca de Blue Shield of California, visite nuestro Centro de noticias en español en https://es.news.blueshieldca.com/.  

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United Ways of California Helps Californians Count Down to July 15 Tax Filing Deadline: ‘Know the Facts; File for Free’

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California United Ways and partner Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs across the state are making their services available virtually, for hard-working, low to middle-income California workers who have just a few remaining days to file their taxes before the extended deadline of July 15, 2020.* United Way’s <a target="_blank"…

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California United Ways and partner Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs across the state are making their services available virtually, for hard-working, low to middle-income California workers who have just a few remaining days to file their taxes before the extended deadline of July 15, 2020.* United Way’s MyFreeTaxes.org, a hotline, and texting options provide several ways to aid Californians with their taxes in a free, quick, and trustworthy way. Any immediate questions pertaining to tax filing can be answered by calling 866-698-9435, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST. Additional guidance can be found by texting TAXES to 211-211.

United Way’s MyFreeTaxes.org, a hotline, and texting options provide several ways to aid Californians with their taxes in a free, quick, and trustworthy way.

«With COVID-19, in-person tax appointments might be unsettling for high-risk individuals, or visits may have been postponed while trying to wait out the climbing number of positive cases,» said Peter Manzo, President and CEO of United Ways of California. «United Ways wants Californians to know the facts, to get informed and to explore all their options for a free, safe, and virtual option, that in many cases can help you find additional sources of income through tax credits,» Manzo added.

To schedule a virtual visit, click here. Proceed through the dialogue box and enter in the required information to set up your virtual VITA appointment.

On the MyFreeTaxes.org site, United Way features a «Tax Preparation Checklist» where tax filers can easily find information to better break down exactly what they need to prepare to expedite their returns.

Additionally, VITA preparers are trained and IRS-certified volunteers through local community organizations. They know to look for California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) eligibility as well as other credits. The average credit is $3,000, which can be critical during the pandemic. If filers want to calculate potential benefits prior to reaching out to a VITA preparer, a calculator is available on United Way’s site as well as information on tax credits and deductions. Not only can preparers look to claim CalEITC on this year’s return, but if these credits have not previously been claimed, filers may be eligible for up to three year’s worth of returns as well as long as they were eligible. The extension for filing this year applies retroactively, so you can get the help you need to file your returns for 2019, 2018, 2017, and even 2016.

«I used to be scared to go to the doctors because I didn’t have the money. CalEITC is not only helping me financially, but it’s helping me with my health,» a CalEITC income-earner claimed.

*You can still apply for an additional extension to file federal taxes until October 15, but remember it is an extension to file only, for California state taxes you have an automatic extension to file the return. If taxes are owed after July 15th a penalty and interest may be assessed for both federal and state taxes. If you are getting a refund, the penalty to file is not assessed and you can file and claim a refund for up to three years for the federal and four years for the state from the due date. Several VITA sites, and MyFreeTaxes.org will continue to operate until October 15, 2020.

United Ways of California thanks partner Prosperity Now for VITA site assistance and CSD for their continued national support.

About United Ways of California
United Ways of California improves health, education and financial results for low-income children and families by enhancing and coordinating the advocacy and community impact work of California’s 30 local United Ways. United Ways of California was formed in 2008 by California’s local United Ways seeking to work together to educate state and national leaders about policy issues affecting community impact goals in health, education, and financial stability.

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