Fiji Region-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Surey issued a report on a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in the Fiji Region of the South Pacific Ocean. Rumbling at a depth of 414.5 km (257.6 miles), the quake struck 283 km (175 miles) SSE of Sigave, Ile Futuna, Wallis and Futuna; 343 km[Read More…]
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After School Food Safety Tips for Kids Snacking at Home Alone
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 18, 2011-As children go back to school to feed their hungry minds, parents will be turning their attention to feeding those hungry bodies with healthy and nutritious snacks at home. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today issued tips to keep kids safe[Read More…]
Better Mattresses Improve Care, Cut Hospital Costs: U of T Study
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Hospitals could reduce health care costs arising from pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores, by investing in pressure-reduction mattresses for elderly patients in emergency departments, according to new research from the University of Toronto. In emergency departments (EDs), elderly patients are at high risk for pressure[Read More…]
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Support to Create Jobs, Improve Health and Safety for Rural Americans in 31 States and Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced support for projects to create jobs and improve the quality of life in rural communities in 31 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement as part of the Obama Administration’s week-long focus on the rural[Read More…]
The Health of Our Lands and Waters and the Health of Our Economy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. From the beginning of his Administration, President Obama has been a champion for the wise stewardship of America’s natural treasures, understanding the strong connection between the health of our lands and waters and the health of our economy. Smart, community-led conservation presents a tremendous opportunity to[Read More…]
NOAA’s National Weather Service Taking Action to Build a ‘Weather-Ready’ Nation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. NOAA is launching a comprehensive initiative to build a “Weather-ready” nation to make America safer by saving more lives and protecting livelihoods as communities across the country become increasingly vulnerable to severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and[Read More…]
President Obama Balks At Responding To Medical Marijuana Question At Town Hall
Cannon Falls, MN–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. President Barack Obama this week refused to offer a substantive reply to an audience member’s question regarding the administration’s failure to take steps to allow for the physician-recommended use of marijuana. During a Town Hall event on Monday the President was asked: “If you can’t[Read More…]
Puerto Rican-based Shipping Company Sentenced to Pay $700,000 Penalty for Intentional Cover-Up of Oil Pollution
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2011. Epps Shipping Company, a Liberian corporation doing business out of Carolina, Puerto Rico, was sentenced in federal court for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and making false statements to U.S. Coast Guard inspectors, announced Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno and United States[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Care
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed new laws designed to improve the quality of life for those needing behavioral health services and ensure equal access to necessary treatments. During a ceremony at the Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, the Governor signed House Bill 1530, which requires[Read More…]
Powerful X-Rays Enable Development of Successful Treatment for Melanoma and Other Life-Threatening Diseases
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Powerful X-ray technology developed at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) national laboratories is revealing new insights into diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s to the swine flu, and, most recently, enabled the discovery of a groundbreaking new drug treatment for malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of skin[Read More…]
