Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. The Justice Department has awarded more than $62 million in grants to strengthen efforts to help people returning from prison rejoin their communities and become productive, law-abiding citizens. This grant announcement was made by Attorney General Eric Holder today while in St. Louis, where he visited[Read More…]
Day: November 14, 2013
CDC Finds Cluster of Newborns in Tennessee With Bleeding Disorder
Report highlights importance of vitamin K shot at birth Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a cluster of newborns in Tennessee with late vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). VKDB is a serious, but preventable bleeding disorder that can cause bleeding in the brain.[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Recognizes Outstanding Supporters
Sertoma’s Director of Advancement and Communications Amy Chmura, Spirit of Sertoma Recipient Joe Racine and Sertoma’s Executive Director Gus van den Brink. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Agency hosts annual awards presentation ALSIP, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre honored several supporters and volunteers at their 42nd Annual Recognition Dinner on Nov. 7 at Palos Country Club in Orland[Read More…]
FDA Approves Medical Device to Treat Epilepsy
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device to help reduce the frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients who have not responded well to medications. The RNS Stimulator consists of a small neurostimulator implanted within the skull under the scalp. The neurostimulator is[Read More…]
2013 World Diabetes Day and National Diabetes Month
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: On November 14, World Diabetes Day—and during National Diabetes Month– we join with individuals living with diabetes, their families, advocates, and health care professionals to raise awareness of this devastating disease around the world. Combating diabetes is a serious[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: New Administration Proposal To Help Consumers Facing Health Insurance Cancellations
“I’ve assigned my team to see what can we do to close some of the holes and gaps in the law, because my intention is to lift up and make sure the insurance that people buy is effective, that it’s actually going to deliver what they think they’re purchasing. Because[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act, Nov. 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013 – 12:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Today I want to update the American people on our efforts to implement and improve the Affordable Care Act, and I’ll take a couple of your questions. But before I do, I just want to say a few words about[Read More…]
Dramatic Warmup on the Way: Chicago to NYC
(Source: AccuWeather Global Weather Center) AccuWeather Global Weather Center-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports a spectacular change is in store for cold-weary areas east of the Mississippi River. Temperatures are forecast to soar into the 60s and 70s from Chicago to Atlanta and New York City starting this weekend. To put the warm-up into[Read More…]
Former St. Louis Executive of Chicago Area Company Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for $3.9 Million Invoicing Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2013. A former vice president of a company that was based in west suburban Downers Grove was sentenced today to four years in federal prison for a fraudulent invoicing scheme in which he obtained more than 100 company checks totaling more than $3.9 million and stole the money[Read More…]
Cicero Gear Manufacturing Firm Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Clean Water Act and Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million Fine
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2013. A suburban Cicero gear manufacturing company pleaded guilty today to illegally discharging industrial wastewater into the public sewer system and agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine. The defendant company, BRAD FOOTE GEAR WORKS, INC., began cooperating and taking remedial water treatment measures after federal environmental agents[Read More…]
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