Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2015. People with health insurance are more likely to have their high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure correctly diagnosed—and to have these chronic conditions under control—than similar uninsured people, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth Statement in Support of Iran Nuclear Deal
Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2015. Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) released the following statement in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran’s nuclear program: “This week I will vote to support the JCPOA. This is a vote with enormous consequences for U.S. national security interests. I[Read More…]
26th Annual College & Career Expo coming to South Suburban College September 23rd
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2015. Career Development System (CDS) is holding their 26th annual College & Career Expo at South Suburban College (SSC) on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., in the Fitness Center. The Expo is an excellent opportunity for 8th grade, high school and SSC[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces More Than 150 Miles of Roads Paved So Far In 2015
City on Track to Again Pave 300 Miles of Roads This Year; By End of This Year More than 1,300 Miles of City Roads Will Have Been Repaved Since Mayor Emanuel Took Office CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that more than 150 miles of city roads have[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Energy and Commerce Committee Review of Planned Parenthood and Center for Medical Progress
Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2015. “Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats announced that the ongoing investigation into Planned Parenthood has shown what we already know – that Planned Parenthood did not break any laws and continues to provide excellent health care to millions of woman across the country. Over[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Class of 2017 Pharmacy Students Present Top-quality Summer Research
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2015. Twenty-two students from Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy presented research projects in August on topics ranging from drug synthesis, pharmacology and metabolism, to herbal products, analytical assay development, the pharmacist’s role in reducing medication errors, inter-professional pharmacy practice and traditional Chinese medicines. (The student research team is pictured[Read More…]
Calvary United Protestant Church to Host ‘Waffles and the Word’ on Sept. 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2015. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 North Orchard Boulevard, Park Forest, will host ‘Waffles and the Word’ on September 27 at 10 a.m. in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. Come and eat and explore an informal worship setting. Source: Calvary United Protestant Church
Filmmaker Katie Young Embarks on Her Newest PBS Project
Photo via: Right2Water Ireland CLEVELAND, OH –(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2015. Producer of the international award-winning documentary The Graceful Descent, Katie Young, is embarking on her newest project: the Irish Water protests and the escalating fight against austerity-driven water charges and shutoffs from Dublin to Detroit and beyond. The new PBS-sponored documentary film,[Read More…]
Public Forum on Illinois’ Failing Prison Healthcare System Sept. 12 in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL –(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2015 — Disturbing stories about lack of care and inattention to prisoners’ health inside the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will be shared by former prisoners and their families during a public forum on prison healthcare injustice in Chicago. Formerly incarcerated men and women, their families, as[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan: House Overrides Governor’s Veto of Arbitration Bill if All 71 Democrats are Present
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2015. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on Tuesday released the following statement regarding the House override vote of the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 1229: “It was my expectation that all 71 House Democrats would be in attendance for legislative session last Wednesday. Instead, 70 were present.[Read More…]
