Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Ed Schaffer was recently hired as the director of physical education and athletics at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position Schaffer will provide leadership in planning, administering, and directing the College’s physical education, intramural, recreation, and intercollegiate athletics programs. He will also take part in[Read More…]
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Marian Catholic Speech Team Third at H-F Tournament
The Marian Speech team captured third place at the Homewood-Flossmoor Tournament last weekend. Some members include: Katie Reichart (Lansing), Jonathan Williamsen (Steger), Sean O Sullivan (Munster), Brittany Spanos (Sauk Village), Ashley Smith (Olympia Fields) and Colleen Daw (Homewood). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Four individual champions highlight season opener Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Sparked[Read More…]
Fighting for HOPE: Be A Match for Kelsey and Karly Koch
Kelsey 21 (right) and Karly 15 have a rare genetic immunodeficiency disorder that can be treated or cured through a blood stem cell donation. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) By Jeremy Hayes, D.C. On any given day, we are surrounded by viruses, bacteria, and a host of toxins that are not good for[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Announcements by AARP and AMA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009 – 1:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hey! Hello, everybody. Please sit down. Good afternoon, everybody. I wanted to come down and just talk a little bit about health care before Robert gives his regular briefing. I am extraordinarily pleased and grateful to learn that the AARP[Read More…]
AMA Supports House Bills to Make Health Reform a Reality
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced support for concurrent passage of H.R. 3962 and H.R. 3961, U.S. House of Representatives health system reform bills. “The time to make health system reform a reality is now,” said J. James Rohack, AMA president. “These two bills were introduced[Read More…]
Health Insurers Pursue Growth Potential of Individual Market
Princeton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. Insurers are pursuing strategies to tap the growth potential of the individual health insurance market, including entering less-regulated markets and developing lower-cost, less-comprehensive products targeting younger, healthy consumers, according to a study released today by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC). As the only[Read More…]
Children’s Art Easels Recalled by MacPherson’s Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Young Artist Easels Units: About 10,000 Manufacturer: MacPherson’s, of Emeryville,[Read More…]
Samsung™ Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens Units: About 43,000 Importer: Samsung Electronics[Read More…]
Adventure Playsets Recall to Repair Backyard Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Adventure Playsets Wooden Play Sets Units: About 275,000[Read More…]
AARP Endorses Affordable Health Care for America Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2009. Today AARP announced its endorsement of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) and the accompanying Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961). The Association’s support follows nearly two years of work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to craft a health care[Read More…]
