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

Posted December 27th, 2008 by
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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

Posted December 16th, 2008 by
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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)

Brazilian in Framingham Gets Life in Prison for Two Murders

Posted November 9th, 2008 by
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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)

Economic Crisis Hits Heart of Immigrants' Dreams

Posted October 5th, 2008 by Mary
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Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira

When former homeowner Sidney Pires looks at the current economic crisis, he feels si

Using Schools For Eye Care, Not Just Education

Posted August 23rd, 2008 by Mary
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Source: 
EthnicNEWz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
Ruben Torres, 7, gets vision care through Framingham (Mass.) Public Schools Vision Center. (photo: Eduardo de Oliveira)
Gustavo Silva, 16, gets an eye exam at Framingham Public Schools. The teen wants to be a video-game developer. (photo: Eduardo de Oliveira)

ESL Lottery Defines a Bilingual Future for Immigrants

Posted January 30th, 2008 by Mary
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Source: 
EthnicNewz.org
Writer: 
Eduardo A. de Oliveira
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Fuller Middle School
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Framingham, MA
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ESL Lottery Defines a Bilingual Future for Immigrants

Hairdresser Marta dos Santos smiles upon hearing the news that she is one of 165 immigrants picked for an ESL course at Fuller Middle School. More than 500 people tried to get a seat in the classes. Photo: EDUARDO A. de OLIVEIRA
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