Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the activation of an ultra-high speed network connection for scientists, researchers and educators at universities and National Laboratories that is at least ten times faster than commercial Internet providers. The project – funded with $62 million from the 2009[Read More…]
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University of Michigan RNs Rally, March and Picket For Contracts
Ann Arbor, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. Yesterday, over 1,200 University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) registered nurses rallied at Liberty Park, marched from downtown Ann Arbor to Medical Center Drive, and picketed for two contracts outside the hospital: the Main Street Contract and a fair contract from UMHS management for 4,000[Read More…]
Occupier: What Happened to Me in the Police Raid and Arrest 141 of Peaceful Protestors
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. Brothers and sisters, I want to tell to you what happened to me on Monday night into early Tuesday morning and explain what it means for the movement. Monday afternoon, the mass march of thousands of students and workers joined by MassUniting and the Right to[Read More…]
National Poll Shows Strong Disapproval for President Obama’s Smog Rule Delay, Unfavorable Ratings for Congress’ Assault on Clean Air Act
9 Battleground States Also Surveyed: Suburban Women in MI, OH, PA, and Latino Women in CA, FL and NM Disagree With Obama Decision; Health Also Trumps Polluters in CO, NV, VA WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. President Obama’s decision to block new public health standards for ozone and smog pollution may have[Read More…]
‘Border War: The Battle Over Illegal Immigration’ to be Screened October 22 at Unitarian Universalist Community Church
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2011. ‘Border War: The Battle Over Illegal Immigration’ will be screened on Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. UUCC is located ½ mile south of Steger Road, running east from Western Avenue. A discussion will[Read More…]
CDC Announces New Effort to Boost Number of Baby-Friendly Hospitals
Project aims to improve maternity care practices to support breastfeeding Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded nearly $6 million over three years to the National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality to help hospitals nationwide make quality improvements to maternity care to better support[Read More…]
NIH-funded Researchers Correct Sickle Cell Disease in Adult Mice
Protein could be a target for treating people who have the blood disorder Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. National Institutes of Health-funded scientists have corrected sickle cell disease in adult laboratory mice by activating production of a special blood component normally produced before, but not after, birth. “This discovery provides an[Read More…]
NIH Releases Clinician’s Guide for Screening Underage Drinkers
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. Based on just two questions from a newly released guide, health care professionals could spot children and teenagers at risk for alcohol-related problems. Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner’s Guide, is now available from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),[Read More…]
National Eye Institute Urges Older Americans to Protect Their Vision
Statement of NEI Director Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., on World Sight Day 2011, Thursday, Oct. 13 Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. Older people are at increased risk of several eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and glaucoma. AMD can cause profound loss of central vision due to the[Read More…]
Kirk Applauds Passage of Free Trade Agreements as Key for Illinois Economy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2011. After more than three years of delay, the United States Senate today voted to ratify free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) voted in favor of all three agreements, which will expand exports and create jobs in Illinois, and around[Read More…]
