Long-needed reforms in prior authorization process will benefit patients’ care Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Regan Thomas, M.D., President of the Illinois State Medical Society, issued a statement praising the Illinois Senate taking action on House Bill 711: Now that the Illinois General Assembly has passed the Prior Authorization Reform Act, House Bill[Read More…]
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There’s a Lunar Eclipse Coming May 26: Everything You Need to Know
Palm Coast, FL-(ENEWSPF)- No one has seen a total lunar eclipse since January 20–21, 2019, but the drought is finally ending. Viewers in the western half of North America, western South America, East Asia, and Australia will see the Moon darken and turn a reddish hue on the morning of[Read More…]
COVID-19 Vaccination Card Fraud: FBI-Chicago Warns Illinois Residents
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Chicago Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning Illinois residents about the dangers involved in the illegal sale of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards and other COVID-19 scams. Vaccination cards are intended to provide recipients of the coronavirus vaccine with important information regarding the type of[Read More…]
Pfizer Vaccine Available at Walgreens Park Forest Ages 12 and Up
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Walgreens in Park Forest offers the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. Walk-ins are also accepted, subject to availability. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 12 and up. According to the CDC, the Pfizer vaccine is 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 in those 12-15, 95% effective in[Read More…]
Pfizer Vaccine Available at CVS Park Forest by Appt. Ages 12 and Up
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If you’re looking to soon legitimately relax wearing a mask while in public, this is your opportunity for you and your children. As of Sunday, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is available at CVS Park Forest by appointment only. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 12 and[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Leads Letter to Biden Administration Requesting Vaccines for Homebound Population
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) this week led a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House COVID-19 Coordinator Jeff Zients requesting that the Biden Administration prioritize plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound people across the United States. “Many homebound people live with[Read More…]
History of the Park Forest Aqua Center to Air Sunday – Plus How to Sign Up for This Year’s Season
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An oral history of the Park Forest Aqua Center with John Joyce and Kris Martin will air this Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The Park Forest Historical Society will present the 1988 interview on their YouTube Channel free of charge. The interview was done by[Read More…]
Illinois to Enter Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan on May 14th
Vaccine Program Expands to Doctors’ Offices and Small Medical Providers, Now Able to Order and Administer Vaccine on Site State Managed COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Now Accepting Walk-Ins as Illinois National Guard Reaches Over 1.5 Million Vaccines Administered Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Illinois continues to outpace national vaccination rates and COVID-19 trends[Read More…]
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President Biden — Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. My fellow Americans. While the setting tonight[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Reacts to President Biden’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the below statement in reaction to President Biden’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress this evening: “President Biden and Vice President Harris have had a productive initial 100 days leading the administration,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “I am so grateful for their leadership[Read More…]
