54 Kids to Attend “State Dinner” at White House on July 9 To Celebrate Nutritious, Delicious Lunchtime Dishes Singer Rachel Crow to Provide Entertainment Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2013. First Lady Michelle Obama, Epicurious, the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture announced the winners of a nationwide recipe challenge[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Illinois Kicks Off Campaign to Protect Seniors From Abuse
IL Dept on Aging’s Elder Abuse Awareness campaign coincides with extending protective services to some people with disabilities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., today kicked off Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, in Illinois. Elder abuse refers to a negligent act (physical,[Read More…]
Governors State University Promotes Healthy Lifestyles at Community Health Day (Video/Story)
Nutrition Mission by Kid Power, part of GSU’s Community Health Day, is a program for kids featuring 3-D visual effects and a healthy eating message. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Let’s all get healthy. Governors State University is sponsoring a day of activities designed to give area residents the tools[Read More…]
Deaths from Prescription Painkiller Overdoses Rise Sharply Among Women
CDC study shows emergency department visits also on the rise among women Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2013. The number of prescription painkiller overdose deaths increased five fold among women between 1999 and 2010, according to a Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While men[Read More…]
ACLU Stands With Texas Women
AUSTIN, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas are in Austin today as the state legislature begins a second special session called by Gov. Rick Perry in a continuing fight over sweeping abortion restrictions. Thousands of Texans are expected to rally at the state[Read More…]
Fourth of July and Summer Safety Health Tips
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck reminds us of the following health tips to help avoid injury and illness during the summer. FOOD SAFETY – for cookouts and picnics, temperature is key to avoiding[Read More…]
Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect MONDAY In Vermont
MONTPELIER, VT-(ENEWSPF)- Legislation adopted this year to remove criminal penalties for marijuana possession will go into effect on Monday. Vermont is the 17th state in the nation to decriminalize or legalize marijuana possession. “This is a much-needed step forward toward a more sensible marijuana policy,” said Matt Simon, legislative analyst[Read More…]
New Hampshire Medical Marijuana Bill Receives Final Approval From Legislature; Gov. Hassan Will Sign It Into Law
CONCORD-(ENEWSPF)- New Hampshire state lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Wednesday that will allow state residents with serious illnesses obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. The bill will now be transmitted to Gov. Maggie Hassan, who announced last week that she will sign it into[Read More…]
U.S. Conference Of Mayors Calls On Federal Government To Respect State And Local Marijuana Laws
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Conference of Mayors unanimously adopted a resolution Monday that urges the federal government to refrain from interfering in the implementation of state and local marijuana laws, such as those adopted by voters in Colorado and Washington that establish state- and locally-regulated marijuana markets for adults.[Read More…]
Proposal To Let Maine Voters Decide If Marijuana Should Be Regulated Like Alcohol Receives Near Majority Support In State House Vote
Augusta, ME-(ENEWSPF)- A proposal to let Maine voters decide if marijuana should be regulated like alcohol received near majority support Friday in a vote of the Maine House of Representatives. The proposed amendment to LD 1229, a bill introduced by Rep. Diane Russell (D-Portland) with a bipartisan group of 35[Read More…]
