OKLAHOMA CITY—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2013. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee is holding a hearing today on a bill that would allow patients with serious illnesses to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. See http://newsok.com/oklahoma-medical-marijuana-bill-granted-hearing/article/3758933 SB 710, introduced by State Sen. Constance Johnson (D-Oklahoma City),[Read More…]
Day: February 26, 2013
New Hampshire Lawmakers Discuss Medical Marijuana Legislation
CONCORD–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs held a hearing today on H.B. 573, which would allow patients with debilitating medical conditions to obtain and use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. The committee heard four hours of testimony from supporters of the[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle After Their Meeting
Berlin, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–26 February 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER WESTERWELLE: And I will speak in my native language. SECRETARY KERRY: For sure. FOREIGN MINISTER WESTERWELLE: So Mr. Secretary John Kerry, ladies and gentlemen, welcome in Berlin to all of you. And I will now continue in my native language. (In German.) So once[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at Youth Connect: Berlin
Berlin, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–26 February 2013. MODERATOR: (In progress) – Berlin for a town hall meeting, the first show of Facebook TV here in Germany. This is John Kerry. He is here on stage. That’s what we promised you. He is. It feels good. Now, come on, let’s hear applause. (Applause.) Ladies[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, February 26, 2013
En Route Newport News, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–Febuary 26, 2013 – 11:39 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Hello. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being aboard Air Force One with us today as we make our way to Newport News, Virginia. As you know, the President will be visiting Newport News Shipbuilding,[Read More…]
Multiple Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Salmonella infections don’t just come from contaminated food—they can come from contact with animals, too. Many Salmonella infections occur in people who have contact with certain types of animals. In 2012 there were two records involving outbreaks of human Salmonella infections linked to live poultry: Eight[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Passing of Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. Dr. Koop was a fearless public servant and a pioneering pediatric surgeon. I was honored to have worked with him on several occasions. During his nearly eight years as “America’s Family[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues New Guidelines on Treating Ear Infections in Children
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is updating its guidelines for treating acute otitis media (AOM), the type of ear infection that is one of the most common illnesses in U.S. children. The evidence-based clinical guideline, “The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media,”[Read More…]
Syria: Unlawful Missile Attacks Kill More Than 140
Recent Escalation of Tactic Threatens Civilians Kilis–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The Syrian government launched at least four ballistic missiles that struck populated areas in the city of Aleppo and a town in Aleppo governorate during the week of February 17, 2013. The attacks killed more than 141 people, including 71 children,[Read More…]
Why Snoring in Kids Isn’t Cute
New Sleep Center Focuses on Evaluation and Treatment for Range of Sleep Problems in Children NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013 — Sleep-related problems are among the most common issues seen by a pediatrician, and for good reason — poor sleep habits can lead to behavioral, educational, social and health problems. Fortunately[Read More…]
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