Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. Two former police officers with the Police of Puerto Rico were sentenced to serve 63 and 60 months in prison for attempting to extort a defendant and soliciting bribe payments of $50,000. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S.[Read More…]
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Progress over the Weekend to Improve HealthCare.gov, November 18, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. By: Julie Bataille, Director of Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Over the past few weeks, we’ve made measurable progress to improve HealthCare.gov, addressing both software glitches and hardware upgrades–all of which will make a meaningful difference in the consumer experience. I’m pleased to[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre to Host the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar!
Friends, neighboring schools, churches and organizations are all welcome. ALSIP—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. Make plans to attend Sertoma’s Holiday Bazaar which will be held on Friday, December 6, 2012 from 9 am –2 pm at 4343 W. 123rd Street in Alsip. Friends, neighboring schools, churches and area organizations are welcome to[Read More…]
New Guidance Limits Antibiotics for Common Infections in Children
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week 2013 calls for responsible antibiotic prescribing Infographic – Antibiotic prescribing rates vary by state – Larger Image and Text Version Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2013. Every year as many as 10 million U.S. children risk side effects from antibiotic prescriptions that are unlikely to help their[Read More…]
How Rare was Sunday’s Tornado Outbreak?
(Graphic: AccuWeather.com) AccuWeather Global Weather Center-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports in the wake of the deadly Midwest tornado outbreak on Sunday, many people are wondering how rare tornadoes are during November. The short answer is that tornadoes can occur in the Midwest during any month of the year. However, the number of tornadoes diminishes[Read More…]
Marian Band Wins Class AA, Earns Ninth Place Overall At 2013 BOA Grand Nationals in Indianapolis
Marian’s band performs at Grand Nationals. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Spartan Band first in AA for Outstanding Music Performance, Visual, General Effect Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, one of only 12 schools in the nation to reach the finals of the Bands of America Grand Nationals this[Read More…]
Plastic-covered Hawaiian Island Moves Toward Possible Superfund Designation
In Historic Step, EPA Will Assess Hazards of Plastic Pollution on Tern Island SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPFP)–November 18, 2013. In response to a petition submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity, the Environmental Protection Agency has agreed to take a historic first step toward classifying a tiny Hawaiian coral island, Tern[Read More…]
U.S. Marshals Seize More Than $2 Million in Adulterated Dietary Supplements from Georgia Company
FDA acts to prevent distribution of products containing unapproved food additive Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized dietary supplements manufactured and held by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., located in Norcross, Ga., after FDA investigators found the products contained 1,[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Physicians to Use Antibiotics Judiciously
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. A clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, offers updated guidance on treating respiratory tract infections in children, with the goal of reducing unnecessary antibiotics prescriptions. The clinical report, “Principles of Judicious[Read More…]
Study Examines Role of Electronic Health Records in Helping Uninsured Children Obtain Coverage
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2013. In a December 2013 Pediatrics study, “Using Electronic Health Records to Conduct Children’s Health Insurance Surveillance,” published online Nov. 18, authors found for children with a clinic visit, significant differences exist in the characteristics of uninsured children compared to those with insurance coverage. In[Read More…]
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