Patients and Advocates Cheer This Important Step Forward Trenton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Yesterday, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services issued a permit to Montclair-based Greenleaf Compassion Center to begin growing medicinal marijuana. Advocates, patients and families cheered this long-awaited act as an important step in the process[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
IL Dept of Insurance Recognized for Exemplary Performance of its Senior Health Insurance Program
State ranks #1 nationwide on most improved overall performance SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has received recognition from the U. S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that Illinois excels in several areas related to exemplary performance for its Senior Health Insurance Program. The Senior[Read More…]
Statement from Kaiser Permanente Regarding Proposed Closing of Pediatrics Unit
From Colleen McKeown, Senior Vice President and Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente Greater Southern Alameda Area CALIFORNIA-(ENEWSPF)- Kaiser Permanente is making a significant, $2 billion investment in the health, economy, and well-being of Alameda County and the East Bay with the building of two new medical centers in Oakland and San[Read More…]
Children’s March to Protest Kaiser Hayward Closure of Vital Pediatrics Unit
Kids march to save Kaiser pediatrics. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Several hundred children, parents, and concerned community members along with RNs will hold a children’s march and rally to protest the closure of the pediatrics unit at Kaiser Permanente located in Hayward. Over 2,000 young children and teenagers received[Read More…]
DOT Releases Survey Analysis Showing Young People Are Least Likely to Speak Up About Distracted Driving as Passengers
Announces New Distracted Driving Design Challenge to Encourage Students to Take Action WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2012. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today unveiled survey analysis that reveals young people are the least likely passengers to say something to their driver if he or she were texting or talking on a cell[Read More…]
State of IL Fire Officials Introduce Autism Awareness Training For First Responders
Free Training Educates Fire and EMS Personnel to Better Understand Autism Spectrum Disorders AURORA–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2012. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in partnership with the Illinois Fire Service Institute and Giant Steps, today announced a new training program for firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel to[Read More…]
Statement from Secretary Sebelius on the Administration for Community Living
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2012. All Americans – including people with disabilities and seniors – should be able to live at home with the supports they need, participating in communities that value their contributions – rather than in nursing homes or other institutions. The Obama administration and my department have long[Read More…]
Death Rates From Unintentional Injury Among Children Dropped by Nearly 30 Percent in 10 Years
Injuries remain number one killer of youth Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2012. Death rates from unintentional injuries among children and adolescents from birth to age 19 declined by nearly 30 percent from 2000 to 2009, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However,[Read More…]
Raw Yellowfin Tuna product Associated with Salmonella Bareilly Outbreak Recalled
10 cases in Illinois, 3 hospitalizations SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2012. Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local and federal public health agencies indicate that a frozen raw yellowfin tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, from Moon Marine USA Corporation is the likely source of the Salmonella Bareilly outbreak. Marine USA Corporation of[Read More…]
Depressed Dads More Negative in Talking to Their Babies
UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–13 Aprl 2012. Dads with ‘postnatal’ depression are more likely to fix on negatives and be more critical of themselves when talking to their new babies. The study by Oxford University researchers is the first to look at the speech of new fathers with depression in their early interactions[Read More…]
