SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. The percentage of Illinois adults diagnosed with diabetes rose 60 percent between 1995 and 2010, and it is projected the number of diagnosed diabetes cases will rise another 25 percent by 2020. This November, American Diabetes Month, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is[Read More…]
Year: 2013
FDA: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Plead Guilty and Pay Over $1.6 Billion to Resolve Allegations of Misbranding and Filing False Claims for its Schizophrenia drug Risperdal
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. On behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice today announced a guilty plea agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (JPI) of Titusville, N.J., and a $400 million criminal fine for introducing a misbranded drug, Risperdal (risperidone), into interstate commerce. A[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy
Cairo, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER FAHMY: (Via interpreter) Good evening, Mr. Secretary. In the beginning, I would like to extend my thanks and welcome to you here in Egypt, especially at a time when the Middle East is witnessing very sensitive developments and when there is a need for[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Johnson & Johnson Press Conference, Nov. 4, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. Good morning – and thank you all for being here. I am joined by Associate Attorney General [Tony] West; Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division [Stuart] Delery; U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania [Zane] Memeger; U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts [Carmen][Read More…]
Two Florida Residents Arrested in Connection with International Lottery Scam
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. Two individuals charged in connection with the operation of a fraudulent lottery scheme were arrested today in south Florida following their indictment by a federal grand jury in Miami on Oct. 31, 2013, the Justice Department, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland[Read More…]
Johnson & Johnson to Pay More Than $2.2 Billion to Resolve Criminal and Civil Investigations
Allegations Include Off-label Marketing and Kickbacks to Doctors and Pharmacists WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. Global health care giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and its subsidiaries will pay more than $2.2 billion to resolve criminal and civil liability arising from allegations relating to the prescription drugs Risperdal, Invega and Natrecor, including promotion[Read More…]
Celebrating International Education Week, Global Entrepreneurship Week and Multicultural Fest at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013 – Prepare to be impressed by the diverse and rich culture that surrounds us. Governors State University offers a colorful mixture of music, dance, food and fun during International Education Week and Global Entrepreneurship Week. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 4, 2013 (Adult Literacy Video Included)
Alia Davis (right) of Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center, gives out candy to Jessica, who is holding daughter Samantha, daughter Reese is in front. Halloween, 2013. The family are members of the gym. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-November 4, 2013. Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for November 4, 2013
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Host Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2013. A Veterans Day event has been scheduled on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Focal points of this event will include a public education presentation on how to properly retire a worn/tattered American[Read More…]
