Science

Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on the Earthquake in Haiti

Honolulu, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. We are still gathering information about this catastrophic earthquake, the point of impact, its effect on the people of Haiti. The United States is offering our full assistance to Haiti and to others in the region. We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief[Read More…]

Know the Risk Factors for Suicide – There is Hope

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– People in crisis generally don’t have the energy or ability to take on a long search for help. The best way to prevent suicide with clinical depression is to know the risk factors for suicide and to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Take these signs seriously.[Read More…]

Don’t Let the Flu Get to You

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010 — The H1N1 (swine) flu virus is still prevalent across the nation and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to get vaccinated against the virus, now that the vaccine is widely available. National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is January 10-16, serves as an opportunity for people to[Read More…]

State of Illinois Public Health Director Warns H1N1 Flu Still Causing Illness, Hospitalizations and Deaths

CHICAGO, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2010.  Recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today was joined by U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) and other public health officials to encourage Illinois residents to get their H1N1 vaccination. “The H1N1 flu continues to circulate throughout[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation- National Influenza Vaccination Week

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2010. Since the first United States cases were identified in April of last year, our Nation has witnessed the worldwide spread of the H1N1 influenza virus. To date, tens of millions of Americans have contracted this virus. While the vast majority of those affected have recovered without[Read More…]

Illinois Weekly H1N1 Influenza Activity Estimates, January 8, 2010

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of January 6, 2010) Allocated 4,229,000 Ordered 3,514,000 Shipped 3,502,720 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]

2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, January 8, 2010

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 8, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of December 27, 2009-January 2, 2010, most key indicators declined compared to the previous week. Below is a[Read More…]

H1N1 Vaccine Available at Park Forest Health Department

The Park Forest Health Department is located in the basement of Village Hall. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Health Department located in the lower level of Village Hall (350 Victory Drive) now has a limited supply of H1N1 vaccines available.  H1N1 vaccines will be given by[Read More…]

Earlier Bedtimes May Help Protect Adolescents Against Depression And Suicidal Thoughts

Westchester, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A study in the Jan. 1 issue of the journal Sleep found that adolescents with bedtimes that were set earlier by parents were significantly less likely to suffer from depression and to think about committing suicide, suggesting that earlier bedtimes could have a protective effect by lengthening sleep duration and[Read More…]

2009 H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, December 31, 2009

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2009. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of December 20-26, 2009, certain key indicators decreased, others increased, and still others remained the same compared to[Read More…]

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