Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley held a Senate hearing this week in the Economic Policy Subcommittee of the Banking Committee to raise awareness about families across Oregon whose flood insurance rates are skyrocketing or who are being forced to buy flood insurance even though they weren’t required[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Congresswoman Kelly to Host Job Fair at South Suburban College
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2013. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will host a job fair on Friday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. A wide-range of employers with available job openings will be on hand to meet job-seekers. Participating employers[Read More…]
Finance Major Featured in New Advertising by Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 29013. A Roosevelt University finance major is one of the Roosevelt people featured in a new University advertising campaign, This Way Up, which launched the week of Sept. 16 throughout Chicagoland. Victoria Pena, 20, a 2011 graduate of Glenbard East High School, appears in cap and gown in[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Journalism Student Who is Face of New Advertising Lands WGN-TV Internship
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Roosevelt University undergraduate Giacomo Luca is establishing himself on more than one front as something of a great communicator. Luca, 21, a journalism major from Cincinnati, Ohio, just landed an internship with WGN Morning News Anchor Larry Potash. “A major TV station like WGN in the Chicago[Read More…]
Millions Harmed Each Year from Unsafe Medical Care
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. More than 43 million people are injured worldwide each year due to unsafe medical care, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). These injuries result in the loss of nearly 23 million years of “healthy” life. The findings represent a major[Read More…]
Colonoscopy Screening Every Ten Years Could Prevent 40% of Colorectal Cancers
Study supports ten-year screening interval, with more frequent intervals if personal history of adenoma or family history of colorectal cancer A pre-malignant lesion of the colon Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013, According to a large, long-term study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), 40% of all colorectal cancers might be[Read More…]
HHS Replenishes Nation’s Supply of Anthrax Antitoxin
Contracts provide new surge capacity, maintain stockpile for public health emergencies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. The nation’s supply of anthrax antitoxin will be maintained until 2018 under Project BioShield contracts issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).[Read More…]
Researchers Tease Apart Workings of a Common Gene
Variant Linked to Susceptibility to Depression, Anxiety and Memory Loss NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013 — Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have discovered why a tiny alteration in a brain gene, found in 20 percent of the population, contributes to the risk for anxiety, depression and memory loss. Their discovery,[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Joins AT&T Encouraging Drivers to Take the Pledge to Never Text While Driving Today
Mayor Emanuel, AT&T promote the “It Can Wait” campaign ― as more than 20 events raise awareness throughout Illinois today ― including at AT&T Michigan Avenue Flagship store in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined AT&T Illinois today in urging Chicago motorists to take the pledge to never[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Announce Nearly 20,000 Chicago Youth Hired Through One Summer Chicago 2013 Program
Goal of 22,000 Available One Summer Chicago Job Opportunities for Youth Set for 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today celebrate the success of the One Summer Chicago program. For the second year under their leadership, One Summer Chicago 2013 exceeded expectations,[Read More…]
