No excuses – you cannot get the flu from a flu shot SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. Influenza vaccine is starting to arrive at local health departments, pharmacies and health care clinics around the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is[Read More…]
Day: September 12, 2012
Governor Quinn Highlights New Public Safety Law
Law Allows Counties More Flexibility to Rehabilitate Non-Violent, First-Time Offenders CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today highlighted a new state law at the Cook County Criminal Court Building that will help local law enforcement more effectively rehabilitate non-violent, first-time offenders. The governor was joined at today’s event by legislators[Read More…]
Video and Text of Remarks by President Obama on the Deaths of U.S. Embassy Staff in Libya
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012 – 10:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Every day, all across the world, American diplomats and civilians work tirelessly to advance the interests and values of our nation. Often, they are away from their families. Sometimes, they brave great danger. Yesterday, four of these extraordinary[Read More…]
Benghazi Attack a ‘Sobering Reminder’ of Libya’s Challenges, UN Official Tells Security Council
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2012 – Yesterday’s attack on the American diplomatic presence in Benghazi, Libya, which killed the United States ambassador and three other diplomats, was a “sobering reminder” of the serious security challenges that persisted even as the country made steady progress toward democracy, the United Nations’ top political official[Read More…]
NIH Expands Safe Infant Sleep Outreach Effort
‘Safe to sleep’ seeks to reduce risk of sleep-related infant death Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. The U.S. national campaign to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome has entered a new phase and will now encompass all sleep-related, sudden unexpected infant deaths, officials of the National Institutes of Health[Read More…]
Common Application for HIV Patient Assistance Program Expedites Application Process for Lifesaving Drugs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. The Common Patient Assistance Program Application (CPAPA), announced by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the International AIDS Conference in July, went into effect today. This single common application allows uninsured individuals living with HIV to use one application to apply for multiple[Read More…]
FDA Approves Production of Imaging Agent That Helps Detect Prostate Cancer
Mayo Clinic is the first facility approved to manufacture Choline C 11 Injection Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the production and use of Choline C 11 Injection, a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging agent used to help detect recurrent prostate cancer. Choline C 11[Read More…]
Mitt Romney and RNC Chair Reince Priebus Criticized for ‘Politicizing’ Attack on American Embassy in Cairo
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2012. Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Republican National Committee chair Reince Priebus are facing harsh criticism today for statements made last night and today about the attack of the American embassy in Cairo. Romney and Priebus’ initial remarks were made last night following the online posting[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on the Deaths of American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. Yesterday, our U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya was attacked. Heavily armed militants assaulted the compound and set fire to our buildings. American and Libyan security personnel battled the attackers together. Four Americans were killed. They included Sean Smith, a Foreign Service information management officer, and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Attack in Benghazi
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers. They exemplified America’s commitment to freedom,[Read More…]
