Former New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter recording in studio. NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. Today, the Sierra Club launched new radio ads on major stations across Long Island featuring former New[Read More…]
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Environmental Leader Martin Litton Dies at 97
San Francisco–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. Giant of the environmental movement and former Sierra Club board member Martin Litton died yesterday at 97 at his home in Palo Alto, CA. Litton served on the Sierra Club Board of Directors from 1964 to 1973, and was a recipient of the John Muir Award, the[Read More…]
Principal in $28.3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. A Florida owner and operator of multiple physical therapy rehabilitation facilities was sentenced in federal court in Tampa today to serve 11 years in prison for his role in organizing a $28.3 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Assistant Attorney General Leslie[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks During the Interfaith Service and Community Forum at Ebenezer Baptist Church
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2014. Thank you all for being here. It is my honor to bring warm greetings from President Obama, who asked that I share his best wishes with you this evening. I’d like to thank Reverend [Raphael] Warnock, and his colleagues and counterparts throughout Atlanta’s thriving community of[Read More…]
35 U.S. Hospitals Designated as Ebola Treatment Centers
CDC trains and assesses Ebola hospital readiness in collaborative effort Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. An increasing number of U.S. hospitals are now equipped to treat patients with Ebola, giving nationwide health system Ebola readiness efforts a boost. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state health officials[Read More…]
Efforts to Improve Patient Safety Result in 1.3 Million Fewer Patient Harms, 50,000 Lives Saved and $12 Billion in Health Spending Avoided
Hospital-acquired conditions decline by 17 percent over a three-year period Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. A report released by the Department of Health and Human Services today shows an estimated 50,000 fewer patients died in hospitals and approximately $12 billion in health care costs were saved as a result of a[Read More…]
Remarks by HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell at the CMS Quality Conference, Dec. 2, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Introduction Thank you, Dr. Conway. I want to say a special word of thanks to the Hospital Engagement Networks for all of your hard work, along with the Quality Improvement Organizations,providers, and others in the room that have worked tirelessly to[Read More…]
Governors State University President to Join President Obama at White House College Opportunity Summit
Higher Education, Business and Non-Profit Leaders Focus on Completion of Bachelor’s Degrees UNIVERSITY PARK, IL –(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. On Thursday, December 4th, Governors State University President Elaine P. Maimon will join President Obama, the First Lady and Vice President Biden at the White House College Opportunity Summit. The Summit will[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Calls for Police Diversity Training in Wake of Ferguson
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) is calling for more police diversity training to better equip officers to interact with diverse communities in light of the events in Ferguson, MO. As part of last night’s Congressional Black Caucus Special Order Hour entitled “Black in America: What Ferguson[Read More…]
December 2014 Happenings at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. Thorn Creek Nature Center is nestled at the beginning of a three and half mile trail system that meanders through Thorn Creek Nature Preserve. Housed in a small white wooden church building built in the mid-1860’s, the nature center houses several displays for both adults[Read More…]
