Dan Ryan/I-290 Flyover is Next Major Phase of $475 Million Project CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn announced a $55.8 million capital investment for the next phase of work on the Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction – a new flyover ramp from inbound Interstate 90/94 (Dan Ryan/Expressway) to outbound Interstate 290[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Gaza Donors Conference
Cairo, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2014. Thank you very much, Foreign Minister Shoukry. Thank you Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; Vice Prime Minister Mustafa; our co-host, Foreign Minister Brende; and our colleague Cathy Ashton, the EU High Representative. I want to particularly thank President Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukry for their leadership and for[Read More…]
Ebola–RNs Call for Highest Standards for Protective Equipment, including Hazmat Suits and Training
Bonnie Castillo, RN, director, NNU’s disaster relief program, Registered Nurse Response Network, speaks at a press conference. 2,000 RNs Across U.S. Say Hospitals Still Lagging Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2014. Following news Sunday that the first U.S. nurse has now tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus, National Nurses United[Read More…]
Study: Administration Of Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoid Halts Colon Cancer Progression
Naples, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2014. The administration of the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) possesses potent anti-colon cancer activities and inhibits cancerous tumor growth, according to preclinical data published online ahead of print in the journal Carcinogenesis. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and the second most common[Read More…]
Marijuana Use Is Associated With Increased Survival In Brain Injury Patients
Torrance, CA–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2014. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients with a history of cannabis use possess increased survival rates compared to non-users, according to data published this month in the journal The American Surgeon. UCLA Medical Center investigators conducted a three-year retrospective review of brain trauma patients. Data from 446[Read More…]
CDC Confirms Healthcare Worker Who Provided Care for First Patient Positive for Ebola
Patient isolated and public health investigation ongoing Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2014. Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed test results reported late last night by the Texas Department of State Health Services’ public health laboratory showing that a healthcare worker at Texas Presbyterian Hospital is positive for[Read More…]
Texas Reports Positive Test for Ebola in a Health Care Worker
CDC doing confirmation testing today Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2014. A healthcare worker at Texas Presbyterian Hospital who provided care for the index patient has tested positive for Ebola according to preliminary tests by the Texas Department of State Health Services’ laboratory. The patient was isolated after the initial report of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois to Receive More Than $26 Million Award to Support Small Businesses
Federal Funds Will Support State’s Small Businesses and Create Jobs Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the U.S. Treasury Department has awarded $26.64 million to Illinois to expand the state’s efforts to support small businesses and economic development. The award recognizes Illinois’ success in creating[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with HHS Secretary Burwell Re: Second Case of Ebola Diagnosed in Dallas, TX
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 12, 2014. This morning the President was briefed on the diagnosis of a second case of Ebola in Dallas, Texas, by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco. The President later spoke with Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell, who updated him[Read More…]
Global Movement to Ban Fracking Urges Ban Ki-moon to Reject Controversial Process
Global Frackdown Connects Communities Around the World to Call for a Global Ban on Fracking Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—October 11, 2014. Just two weeks after the largest climate march in history, over 250 groups from nearly 40 countries urged United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, to reject fracking as a part[Read More…]
