Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking two new, important steps to increase competition in the market for prescription drugs and facilitate entry of lower-cost alternatives. The agency published a list of off-patent, off-exclusivity branded drugs without approved generics, and also implemented, for the[Read More…]
Health and Fitness
Chicagoans to Hold Vigil for Potential Victims of Trumpcare on Tuesday, June 27, 2017
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2017 – On Tuesday, June 27, at 6:00 p.m., Chicagoans will gather in Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington Street in downtown Chicago, to hold a vigil for those who have been lost to health care neglect in the United States, and for those who will be lost[Read More…]
Major Criminal Justice Reform Groups Announce Opposition to Bill on Sentencing and Synthetic Drugs
Proposal includes new mandatory minimums for drug offenses, gives the Attorney General sweeping powers More than 60 groups sign letter against bill, hearing scheduled in House tomorrow Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 26, 2017. Today, more than 60 civil and human rights, faith and criminal justice reform organizations, including the ACLU, Human Rights[Read More…]
Center for American Progress, Harvard Researchers Release Report Analysis Estimating Thousands of Deaths from Senate Healthcare Repeal Bill
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2017. A new column from the Center for American Progress and Harvard University researchers estimates an increase in deaths in the range of 18,000 to 27,700 by 2026 resulting from coverage reductions under the newly released Senate Republican health care repeal bill. Recent studies of the[Read More…]
Chicago Public School Board Votes to Adopt Good Food Purchasing Policy
The fourth school district in the country to adopt such a policy, the Good Food Purchasing Program will shift nearly $80 million annually in public procurement dollars toward food that is sustainable, local, humane, fair and healthy. CHICAGO, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–June 26, 2017 – The Chicago Public School Board votes on July[Read More…]
Promising but Inconclusive Evidence on Interventions to Prevent Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Suggests NIH, others carefully cue public about potential benefits of cognitive training, blood pressure management, exercise. Bethesda, Marlyand–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. The public is enormously concerned about dementia and cognitive impairment, and a wide range of programs and products, such as diets, exercise regimens, games, and supplements, purport to keep these[Read More…]
Environmental Groups Urge Support for Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood
Letter Calls on Congress to Support and Protect Healthy Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. Ahead of next week’s vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Alaska Wilderness League, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, Natural Resources Defense Council, Green Latinos, Green For All, Safe Climate Campaign, Environmental[Read More…]
Physicians for Reproductive Health: The Better Care Reconciliation Act will Devastate Our Country’s Health
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017. Today, the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the Senate’s bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has finally been made public after unprecedented secrecy. In response, Physicians for Reproductive Health Advocacy Fellow Dr. Diane Horvath-Cosper issued the following statement: “As a physician who witnesses the[Read More…]
Black Women & Youth Mental Wellness Expo to be Held on Saturday, July 8
Community, connection, and empowerment for Black Chicagoans seeking mental health and wellness services on Chicago’s Southside. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2017. The Black Women & Youth Mental Wellness Expo (BMWE) is a community event that will be the first of its kind in Chicago. The Black Women & Youth Mental Wellness Expo seeks[Read More…]
Former President Barack Obama’s Comments on Republican Plan to Replace the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2017. Former US President Obama issued the following comments on Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act: Our politics are divided. They have been for a long time. And while I know that division makes it difficult to listen to Americans with whom we disagree, that’s[Read More…]
