ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. A new career-focused social networking site is believed to be the first-of-its-kind platform for college students and recent grads to showcase their work and connect directly with hiring companies. Seelio, from “see” and “portfolio,” was co-founded by a University of Michigan entrepreneurship instructor, and its[Read More…]
Day: August 6, 2012
Northwestern Researchers Investigate Treatment for Tumor Cells in Spinal Fluid
Clinical trial targets cancer cells by injecting drug directly into the spinal fluid CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. In two to five percent of women with breast cancer, tumor cells migrate into the spinal fluid invading the tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord called the meninges. While a rare complication, the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Rings in the First Day of School at UNO Octavio Paz
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. This morning Mayor Emanuel shared high-fives and gave thumbs-up to hundreds of students in grades K-8 at the United Neighborhood Organization’s (UNO) Octavio Paz Charter School. Students and parents released balloons and Mayor Emanuel rang the school bell to signal the start of the first day of[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City Installing 34 Miles of New Protected Bike Lanes in 2012
Part of a Nearly 650-Mile Network of Bikeways to Be Established by 2020 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City is building more than 30 miles of new bicycle lanes in neighborhoods across Chicago this year, part of a planned nearly 650-mile network of biking facilities[Read More…]
Weight Training Associated With Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. Men who do weight training regularly—for example, for 30 minutes per day, five days per week—may be able to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 34%, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and University of Southern[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Community Health Center Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. There are 8,500 health center sites across the country, treating more than 20 million people each year. They are the cornerstones of stronger communities. They also boost local economies, adding more than 25,000 jobs in the last three years. This year, as we celebrate Community Health[Read More…]
Medicare Prescription Drug Premiums to Remain Steady for Third Straight Year
Coverage improves and out-of-pocket savings grow as a result of the health care law Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. Average basic premiums for Medicare prescription drug plans are projected to remain constant in 2013, Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius announced today. The average 2013 monthly premium for basic[Read More…]
Conservation, Wildlife, and Health Groups Seek Dispersant Rulemaking
File Clean Water Act lawsuit against lagging EPA Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. A coalition of conservation, wildlife and public health groups in the Gulf region and in Alaska filed a citizen suit under the provisions of the federal Clean Water Act today to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency[Read More…]
Groups Challenge Weak Regulations to Clean Up Haze in National Parks
Cross state trading program not as effective as updating pollution technologies Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August, 6, 2012. Conservation groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to force the clean-up of polluting coal plants that degrade visibility and harm human health in national parks, wilderness areas, and other[Read More…]
Massachusetts Governor Signs Law to Ban Mandatory Overtime for Nurses
New Measure Prohibits Hospitals from Forcing Nurses to Work Excessive Hours As an Alternative to Providing Safe Staffing Levels BOSTON, MA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. Members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United were at the State House today to witness Governor Deval Patrick’s signing of a new health care cost containment law[Read More…]
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