Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013 -12:40 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. Thank you for being here, as ever. Before I take your questions I wanted to have you notice, if you haven’t already, the stories this morning about a data release by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, data[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Remarks by the First Lady at National Medal for Museum and Library Services Ceremony
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013 – 1:49 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thanks so much. Thank you, all. How is everyone? Good afternoon. Please, sit. Welcome to the White House. I love saying that. (Laughter.) I am thrilled that all of you could be here today as we honor[Read More…]
Study Suggests Only Half of Americans with Hepatitis C Receive Complete Testing for the Virus
CDC reinforces need for appropriate follow-up testing for current infection Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. Only half of Americans identified as ever having had hepatitis C received follow-up testing showing that they were still infected, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis of data from a multi-area study[Read More…]
Administration Offers Consumers an Unprecedented Look at Hospital Charges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. Today, as part of the Obama administration’s work to make our health care system more affordable and accountable, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a three-part initiative that for the first time gives consumers information on what hospitals charge. New data released today[Read More…]
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and American Academy of Pediatrics Applaud Legislation to Reduce Pediatric Workforce Shortages
Bill will help improve access to mental health and medical services, reduce wait times for children to get the care they need Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announce their support for H.R. 1827: Pediatric Subspecialty[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce Chicago Bike Week to Promote Cycling June 10-14 As Part of Bike Chicago 2013
Bike to Work Rally Returns to Daley Plaza on June 14 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announce the schedule for Chicago Bike Week taking place June 10-14 as part of Bike Chicago 2013, presented by the City of Chicago[Read More…]
Study: Cannabinoid Agonists Mitigate HIV Infection
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The administration of synthetic cannabinoid agonists limits HIV infection in macrophages (white blood cells that aid in the body’s immune response), according to preclinical data published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology. Macrophages are one of the first type of[Read More…]
After Chelyabinsk: European Experts Assess Asteroid Options
Asteroid trace over Chelyabinsk, Russia, on 15 February 2013 EU–(ENWSPF)–08 May 2013. In February, a speeding asteroid slammed into our atmosphere and exploded high over Russia’s Ural region, injuring hundreds and causing millions of euros of damage. What should we do if we have a similar – or even bigger[Read More…]
Lindblom Math and Science Academy Will Be Closed on May 8th
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Message from Principal Mather about school being closed on Wednesday, May 8, 2013: Parents, Today, we learned that the cause of Savon Smith’s death was a form of bacterial Meningitis. While the type of Meningitis is not contagious, the Chicago public schools has decided to close school[Read More…]
Internet Installer Sentenced for Hijacking Customer’s Internet to Perpetrate Identity Theft Tax Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2013. Corey Thompson was sentenced yesterday to serve 30 months in prison for his involvement in a sophisticated stolen identity refund fraud conspiracy, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. In July 2012, Thompson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to file false[Read More…]
