CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. Prairie State College (PSC) has announced the Part-Time Honors List of students for the spring 2017 semester. To be named to the list, a part-time student must be “in good standing” and have earned a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better on a[Read More…]
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Quizzical Art is Focus of DePaul University Art Museum’s ‘Stranger Things’ Summer Exhibition
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. Art is meant to stimulate discussion and that is precisely the goal of DePaul Art Museum’s “Stranger Things” exhibition, which encourages patrons to ask: What is it? “Often, when we come to art, we say, ‘OK, what is it? What am I seeing?’“ said Julie Rodrigues[Read More…]
Promising but Inconclusive Evidence on Interventions to Prevent Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Suggests NIH, others carefully cue public about potential benefits of cognitive training, blood pressure management, exercise. Bethesda, Marlyand–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. The public is enormously concerned about dementia and cognitive impairment, and a wide range of programs and products, such as diets, exercise regimens, games, and supplements, purport to keep these[Read More…]
Environmental Groups Urge Support for Affordable Care Act and Planned Parenthood
Letter Calls on Congress to Support and Protect Healthy Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017. Ahead of next week’s vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Alaska Wilderness League, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, Natural Resources Defense Council, Green Latinos, Green For All, Safe Climate Campaign, Environmental[Read More…]
D-Erania Jazz Series at SPAA Theater for Performing Arts in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2017. Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist & Grammy Nominee, D-Erania founded and launched the D-Erania Jazz Series in 2017; a dynamic live performance concert series designed to create an unforgettable experience for audiences, and to connect them with outstanding artists and musicians from around the world. There are[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus Offering School Physicals
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2017. The Park Forest Health Department Nurses Plus, 350 Victory Drive in DownTown Park Forest, offers affordable school physicals required for children entering preschool, kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade. Physical exams are conducted by a family nurse practitioner. Dates available are: July 21, July 25,[Read More…]
Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy Allows Residents to Better Understand Their Community
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2017. The Park Forest Civic Leadership Academy is an invaluable nine-month experience that allows residents to meet area leaders, hear their stories, become more familiar with your community, and take part in informational briefings on the realities and challenges of local decision-makers and the organizations they[Read More…]
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, June 23, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 32 strikes consisting of 103 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Physicians for Reproductive Health: The Better Care Reconciliation Act will Devastate Our Country’s Health
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017. Today, the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the Senate’s bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), has finally been made public after unprecedented secrecy. In response, Physicians for Reproductive Health Advocacy Fellow Dr. Diane Horvath-Cosper issued the following statement: “As a physician who witnesses the[Read More…]
Black Women & Youth Mental Wellness Expo to be Held on Saturday, July 8
Community, connection, and empowerment for Black Chicagoans seeking mental health and wellness services on Chicago’s Southside. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 23, 2017. The Black Women & Youth Mental Wellness Expo (BMWE) is a community event that will be the first of its kind in Chicago. The Black Women & Youth Mental Wellness Expo seeks[Read More…]
