Emerging programs that address the challenges of social isolation, loneliness, and health in vulnerable populations in Puerto Rico benefit. #NewsismyBusiness
Each student received $11,500 for their education. #NewsismyBusiness
The new fund managed by the Puerto Rico Community Foundation will support students in neurology, orthopedics and pediatrics. #NewsismyBusiness
Triple-S Foundation-sponsored workshop focuses on using social media to connect communities and combat loneliness. #NewsismyBusiness
The projects aim to improve connections among vulnerable groups in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
The conditions affect employee well-being and productivity.
The First symposium on social isolation and loneliness was held to identify health risks, explore situation in Puerto Rico, and establish a course of action.
The Municipality of Loíza has joined health organization Dementia Friends and Triple-S in an effort to raise awareness and change the way society acts, thinks, and speaks about dementia, the town Mayor Julia Nazario announced. Dementia Friends is an initiative that educates on the challenges of living with and caring for a person with dementia, […]
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder includes new executive appointments in a cross-section of industries in Puerto Rico. EPA appoints Lisa García as regional administrator for Region 2US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced that President Biden will appoint Lisa García to become EPA’s Regional Administrator for Region 2. García will […]
In the past year, technology has taken on a more relevant role and has become the ally to keep people in contact with the rest of the world. With that in mind, the Triple-S Foundation turned to technology to deliver joy to a population that was completely isolated. Hospitalized patients, of all ages, were able […]
Seeking to connect families and friends with a patient during a hospitalization, the Triple-S Foundation launched an initiative that uses a robot on wheels called Robbie so they can videoconference and talk, sing or read to the patient. “Restrictions on hospital visits are necessary, but there’s no doubt that isolation for patients adds stress to […]
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