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Hispanic Health Services Initiative
March 20, 2007 Ayuda Health Services to implement
new programs for the East Valley's growing Hispanic population.
Grants are required to help expand the Ayuda's services and reach East Valley
Hispanic families.
Grant money will allow the Ayuda to expand its services in conjunction with the
Ayuda Health Information Center, including training for
medical interpreters, HIV/AIDS testing, CPR training and child passenger safety
technician training, said Jon Garrido, chairman of the Ayuda's board of
directors. These services are especially important to Hispanics, who are at high risk for several health-related problems.
According to
Mesa Community College of Health and Human Services, Ayuda fits perfectly into the colleges mission of providing service and
support to the community. One of our top values is collaboration and this is an example of our ability to
collaborate to provide the best service we can, he said. When you have an
effort such as this one come to fruition, its a wonderful thing. Jon
Garrido, president of East Valley and CEO of American Hispanic (www.Hispanic.cc) said services like the Hispanic
Ayuda Center are very important as
the United States continues to attract scores of immigrants every day. |
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