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Mass. Immigrants to Discuss Health Concerns at Dec. 29 Meeting

Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
healthcare image (image from http://dpss.lacounty.gov)

The daunting distance housecleaner "Pretinha," 64, has traveled to the doctor's office in Massachusetts may explain why a group of medical professionals will forward health reform tips to th

Massachusetts Portuguese-speaking Residents Confused about Health Insurance

Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
The Framingham Public Library (above) in Massachusetts was the site of a "Community Health Education Day" for Brazilian and other Portuguese-speaking persons who needed information on health insurance. (photo: FraminghamLibrary.org)

Floods, Mudslides Wipe Out Santa Catarina state in Brazil

Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
Floods and mudslides have devastated the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. (courtesy photo: Residents of Santa Catarina for EthnicNEWz.org)
An aerial view of a neighborhood in Santa Catarina shows the flooding that has ravaged the southern state in Brazil. (photo: Editora Abril for EthnicNEWz.org)

Brazilians Disappointed by Firing of Homeland Security Official

Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
logo of the US Department of Homeland Security (source: www.dhs.gov)

Local Brazilians Help Girl with Cystic Fibrosis in the Homeland

Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
Brazilian immigrants in Stoughton, Mass., created a flyer, above, about 6-year-old Kalita Cardosa, who lives in Brazil and has advanced cystic fibrosis. (photo: E. A. de Oliveira, EthnicNEWz.org)

The immigrant community in Stoughton, Mass., has been rallying for a 6-year-old girl who lives thousands of miles away in Brazil, their homeland. Her life is at stake.

Portuguese Fair Connects Brazilians to Health Screenings

Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
Genésio Jacinto Cassimiro (right) talks to a worker at the Família, Amigos e Saúde health fair in Allston, Mass. (photo: E. A. de Oliveira, EthnicNEWz.org)

Music Students Lobby for Professors to Perform at Obama Inauguration

Source: 
TuBoston.com
Writer: 
TuBoston.com
Berklee College of Music voice professor and Grammy nominee Donna McElroy (photo: berklee.edu)


100 “Powermeter” Persons for Massachusetts Latinos Announced

Source: 
El Planeta
Writer: 
El Planeta to EthnicNEWz.org


Brazilian in Framingham Gets Life in Prison for Two Murders

Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
Carla de Souza and her son, Caique, on her wedding day in 2005. (courtesy photo: Carla de Souza's family, for EthnicNEWz.org)

Portuguese-speaking Community Hopeful About Pres.-elect Obama

Source: 
www.OJornal.com
Writer: 
Luis Filipe Dias
President-elect Barack Obama (photo: senate.gov)


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