Day: July 29, 2014

Surgeon General Issues Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer

Skin cancer rates rising: most cases are preventable Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2014. Skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, is a major public health problem that requires immediate action, according to a new Call to Action released today by the U.S. Surgeon General. Even though most[Read More…]

Pesticides Linked to Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections in Humans

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014.  A recent rise in drug resistant human pathogenic fungi may be fueled by the use of fungicides (pesticides that kill fungi) on agricultural fields, according to research led by Manchester University in the United Kingdom. Aspergillus, the genus of common soil-dwelling fungi analyzed by researchers, include[Read More…]

Remarks of Secretary Lew on the Release of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports, July 28, 2014

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. Every year, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees provide a report to Congress on the strength of our indispensable social insurance programs.  And this morning, the Trustees met to complete their annual financial review and transmit their final reports.  I would like thank my fellow[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, July 28, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014 – 1:10 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  Good afternoon, everybody.  Hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  It’s nice to see you on this Monday afternoon. We are starting pretty close to on time today, which is a nice, new trend, hopefully that we’ll be able to continue. [Read More…]

Meghan Mick winner, Rhonda Glover, Mary Grimm, Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center

In and Around Park Forest Week of July 28, 2014

Meghan Mick (center) wins a gift basket from Quality Classic Health & Fitness Center, presented by Rhonda Glover (left) and Mary Grimm, at Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. The Village of Park Forest will host a special Job Training Program presentation for Park Forest[Read More…]

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