Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2014. During the close of National Pollinator Week, the White House issued a Presidential Memorandum on pollinator health to the heads of federal agencies requiring action to “reverse pollinator losses and help restore populations to healthy levels.” The President is directing agencies to establish a Pollinator Health[Read More…]
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FDA Approves Sivextro to Treat Skin Infections
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Sivextro (tedizolid phosphate), a new antibacterial drug, to treat adults with skin infections. Sivextro is approved to treat patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by certain susceptible bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (including[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Energy Secretary Moniz Announce Federal Clean Energy Grant
125 Clean Tech Jobs to be Created Over 3 Years; Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Emerging Sectors is a Key Initiative of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today announced nearly $2.2 Million in federal grant and private[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health Launch PlayStreets 2014
PlayStreets Will Offer More Than 140 Events Throughout City to Engage Children And Families in Physical Activity and Play CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) kicked off PlayStreets 2014 today, announcing that the City of Chicago will host more than 140 special[Read More…]
White House Offers Hope for Pollinators
New Task Force Must Act Fast to Save Honey Bees Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. Today, the White House released a much anticipated Presidential Memorandum outlining efforts to protect the nation’s vital pollinators, including bees, butterflies and other species. The memorandum establishes a new Pollinator Health Task Force and outlines plans[Read More…]
Study: Oral THC Safely Addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
Jerusalem, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. The administration of oral THC mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Drug Investigation. Investigators at the Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem assessed the safety and efficacy of oral THC as[Read More…]
Spokane to Vote on Monday to Ban Neonicotinoids
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2014. The city of Spokane, Washington is inching ever closer to a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, a class of chemicals that has been linked to the global disappearance of honey bee populations. If the ban passes, Spokane will soon be part of a growing movement to protect[Read More…]
CDC Lab Determines Possible Anthrax Exposures: Staff Provided Antibiotics/Monitoring
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced today that approximately 75 Atlanta-based staff are being monitored or provided antibiotics because they may have been unintentionally exposed to live Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) after established safety practices were not followed. Out of an abundance of caution, CDC is[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on Chicago Being Selected As the Host of Third-Annual World Basketball Festival
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014. “I am pleased that Nike and USA Basketball have chosen Chicago to host the third-annual World Basketball Festival this summer, providing another opportunity to showcase our great City as a first-class sports and tourism destination. With our rich basketball culture that has created a host of basketball[Read More…]
Senate Committee Votes to Extend Abortion Coverage to Peace Corps Volunteers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted today to extend abortion coverage to Peace Corps volunteers by lifting a longstanding coverage ban. The State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill includes a provision to bring the same coverage for abortion care to Peace Corps volunteers and trainees as available in[Read More…]
