Funds Will Help Meet Healthcare Demand in Underserved Communities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $14.5 million available to build and renovate community health centers throughout Illinois. The funds, included in Governor Quinn’s Illinois Jobs Now! construction program, will allow the state to reduce healthcare spending and save[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Birth by C-Section, Early Antibiotic Use Put Kids at Risk for Allergic Esophagitis
Baltimore, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 13, 2014. Children delivered by cesarean section and those given antibiotics during early infancy appear more prone to developing allergic inflammation of the esophagus — the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach — according to results of a study by investigators from the Johns Hopkins[Read More…]
Diets Rich in Antioxidant Resveratrol Fail to Reduce Deaths, Heart Disease or Cancer
But don’t put down the Chianti yet: As-yet-unknown compounds in such foods may still be conferring health benefits, researchers say Baltimore, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2014. A study of Italians who consume a diet rich in resveratrol — the compound found in red wine, dark chocolate and berries — finds they live[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and the Vice President Biden Honoring the National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2014 – 5:39 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the White House. I especially want to welcome my old friend, Tommy Nee, and Bill Johnson and everyone in the National Association of Police Organizations. Ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by saying[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 12, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2014 – 1:29 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. Welcome to your daily briefing. As you can see, I have with me a guest star, Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx is here. He will talk to you at the[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Showcases Its IHSA Winning Performers at Freedom Hall Event
Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Group Interpretation Team who placed 2nd in the State of Illinois in the IHSA finals earlier this Spring. Left to right in rows 1-3 are Row 1: Moriah Hackett, Aronna Wynne, Alexus Newson, Morgan Brown, Janessa Colquitt; Row 2: Nneka Onyeka, Charnnia Jones; Row[Read More…]
Bulldogs’ Jalen Brown Inked by Georgia State
Jalen Brown signs for Georgia State University. (IMAGE SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The 2014 South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball Team accolades and accomplishments continue to grow this postseason as sophomore Jalen Brown signed a letter of intent to play on scholarship for Georgia State University Panthers this fall. Georgia[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 12, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Chief Warrant Officer Deric M. Rasmussen, 33, of Oceanside, California, died May 11, in Mazar E Sharif, Afghanistan, as the result of a non-combat incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Celebrates Re-Opening of Washington Monument After Extensive Repair of Earthquake Damage
Monument Re-Opens Thanks to Exceptional Public-Private Partnership; Group of Wounded Warriors Among First to Take Elevator Ride to Observation Area WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, philanthropist David Rubenstein, and Trust for the National Mall President Caroline[Read More…]
Energy [R]evolution Report Details How US Can Transition to Nearly 100% Renewable Energy
Scenario dramatically cuts carbon pollution while creating more energy sector jobs Washington DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2014. The United States can quickly transition to nearly 100% renewable energy and phase out coal and nuclear power, according to a major new report from Greenpeace and the Global Wind Energy Council. Energy [R]evolution –[Read More…]
