Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2009. Shortfalls in health take years off the lives of all Americans and hurt our nation’s economy, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), which today announced the new Commission to Build a Healthier America. Mark McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., director, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform[Read More…]
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American Cancer Society Responds to Changes to USPSTF Mammography Guidelines
Atlanta–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2009—The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today announced that it is changing its guidelines for mammography and no longer recommends routine screening for women between the ages of 40 and 49. Below is a statement from Otis W. Brawley, M.D., chief medical officer, American Cancer Society.[Read More…]
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screenting
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2009. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) today issued its recommendations for breast cancer screening. USPSTF is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention that systematically reviews the evidence of effectiveness and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services. One of the USPSTF’s[Read More…]
Pruden: Obama Lacks ‘Blood Impulse’ for What America ‘Is About’ due to ‘Kenyan Father,’ ‘Mother Attracted to Men of the Third World’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– From Washington Times editor emeritus Wesley Pruden’s November 17 column (emphasis added): So far it’s a memorable trip. He established a new precedent for how American presidents should pay obeisance to kings, emperors, monarchs, sovereigns and assorted other authentic man-made masters of the universe. He stopped just this[Read More…]
Tattlers Tasty ‘Chili Book-off’ Raises Money, Collects Books for Park Forest Library
Barbara Gallagher stands with two of the winners from Saturdays 2nd Annual Chili Book-off, John Johnson (left), and Don Moore. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tattlers Bar and Grill held its 2nd Annual Chili-Book-Off Saturday. The event benefits the Park Forest Public Library, and featured a variety of chili recipes[Read More…]
GSU Sponsors Healthcare Career Fair
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for healthcare workers. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in the field of healthcare are invited to attend. More than 35 potential employers will be present. Fields represented will[Read More…]
Investigating Medill ‘Innocence Project’ Could Chill Students’ Reporting
Commentary Inside the First Amendment By Gene Policinski First Amendment Center vice president/executive director A scene in the 1987 movie “The Untouchables” shows Sean Connery as a Chicago beat cop instructing federal agent Kevin Costner on how to play tough in the Windy City. Connery finishes his bare-knuckles-to-handguns lesson with[Read More…]
Center on Halsted Observes World AIDS Day, December 1, 2009
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year and is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection. It is also common to hold memorials to honor and remember those who have died from complications of HIV/AIDS on this[Read More…]
Gloria J. (Johnson) Moses
Gloria J. (Johnson) Moses Gloria J. (Johnson) Moses, age 68, of Crete, IL, born Apr 16, 1941, died Nov 16, 2009. Visitation: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 3 to 7 p.m. Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466. Service: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Lain-Sullivan[Read More…]
Millicent J. (Kerner) Ames
Millicent J. (Kerner) Ames Millicent J. (Kerner) Ames, age 64, of Park Forest, IL, born Nov 17, 1944, died Nov 11, 2009. Visitation: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lain‑Sullivan Chapel, 50 Westwood Dr., Park Forest. Service: Cremation Rites accorded by Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home & Crematory 50 Westwood[Read More…]
