Day: March 8, 2010

HHS Sends Letter to Insurance Company CEOs, Calls on Executives to Publicly Justify Premium Hikes

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2010.  In a letter to the CEOs of UnitedHealth Group Inc., WellPoint Inc., Aetna Inc., Health Care Service Corporation and CIGNA HealthCare Inc., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius called on the executives to publicly justify proposed health insurance premium increases. Sebelius’[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama on Health Insurance Reform, March 8, 2010

Glenside, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2010 – 11:23 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, Pennsylvania!  (Applause.)  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  This is a nice crowd.  (Applause.)  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  Well, what a wonderful crowd. AUDIENCE MEMBER:  I love you! THE PRESIDENT:  Love you back.  (Applause.)  I[Read More…]

Beverage Industry Delivers on Commitment to Remove Regular Soft Drinks in Schools, Driving 88% Decline in Calories

New York–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2010.  America’s leading beverage companies have delivered on a three-year commitment with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, to remove full-calorie soft drinks from schools across the country and replace them with lower-calorie,[Read More…]

PSC Says Summer Courses Provide Several Options for Everyone

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– This summer is all about options at Prairie State College (PSC.) Options include credit and non-credit courses, tuition-free courses for high school students, courses for college students home for the summer, and more. Registration for summer courses begins March 22 and continues until classes begin. Credit courses[Read More…]

Joseph Wycoff Named Director of Institutional Research at PSC

Joseph Wycoff, the new director of institutional research at PSC. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Joseph Wycoff is the new director of institutional research at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position, Wycoff supports the college-wide efforts to create and maintain a data driven environment. His primary responsibility is[Read More…]

Governors State University Receives National Service Recognition

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. “We are proud of this recognition,” said university president Dr. Elaine P.[Read More…]

Donations Sought for Bark District Shelter

Board members and staff gathered last June for the grand opening of the Park Forest Bark District. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Program Supervisor Anna Soloff is hoping to raise a shelter at the Park Forest Bark District. In a letter to Bark District members, Soloff is asking for donations[Read More…]

Another American Recovery & Reinvestment Grant for GSU

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Governors State University will receive a two year, $1.7 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to establish an Early Head Start Program at the Family Development Center (FDC). According to Carol Morrison, Executive[Read More…]

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