ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 20 (TNSRes) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following news: Research has consistently shown that people with intellectual disabilities experience poorer health outcomes compared to the general population. They also often face significant challenges in accessing quality health care and have limited opportunities to engage in community activities that promote fitness and wellness. What can we do to address this persistent disparity? Altarum is conducting a multi-sit  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Jan. 21: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) congratulates Mr. Joe Biden and Mrs. Kamala Harris for being sworn in yesterday, Jan 20, 2021 as America's President and Vice President in a historical ceremony amidst exceptional security measures. This year's inauguration ceremony was watched by people across the globe witnessing American democracy in action. AHRC welcomes President Biden  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 19 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Jan. 18: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) observes Dr. Martin Luther King's day that falls today on Monday, January 18, 2021. Dr. King is one of the most consequential figures of the twentieth century. He led a peaceful civil rights movement that changed the country for the better. In a country where African Americans were denied the promises of full citizenship, King worked tirele  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists issued the following news release: The Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists (ICHP) and the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) greeted 2021 with new executive leadership, as ICHP welcomed Christopher Crank as executive vice president (EVP) Jan. 1 and Mark Glasper officially became chief executive officer (CEO) of MPA Jan. 18. "On behalf of ASHP, I would like to congratulate Chris and Mark and welcome t  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Jan. 21 (TNSAwa) -- Beaumont Health issued the following news release: Beaumont Health is pleased to announce the following recognitions: Wallace recognized by infection control and epidemiology association with award Beth Wallace, MPH, senior director, Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Beaumont Health, was recipient of the "Red Blazer Award" from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Great Lakes Chapter. The award recognizes the yea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSRes) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: The Biden administration has pledged to tackle climate change with the most ambitious agenda of any American president in history. Much of that effort will be led by a slate of Cabinet nominees who already have broad experience dealing with the climate crisis, advancing environmental justice, and creating good union jobs at the state level, according to a new issue brief from the Center for Ameri  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 20 (TNSGra) -- The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan issued the following news release on Jan. 19: Throughout 2020, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan issued a total of over $102 million in grants - the largest annual total in the Foundation's 36-year history. Grants will help strengthen the quality of life across the region and beyond. Organizations and programs served many areas, including health, education, human services, community development  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Jan. 21: The neighborhood of North Corktown in Detroit will gain two completed neighborhood parks through a new crowdfunding campaign , the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA) and local nonprofit Heritage Works announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign r  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following statement on Jan. 20: * * * The Detroit Regional Chamber's President and CEO Sandy K. Baruah released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The peaceful transfer of presidential power is a hallowed American tradition, although a tradition with unprecedented pressures in 2021. While America's political discourse has seldom been coarser and perspectives   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on Jan. 19: The Detroit Regional Chamber's Political Action Committee (PAC) announced its unanimous endorsement of Mayor Mike Duggan in Detroit's municipal election. "Mayor Duggan is one of the finest mayors in the nation and Detroit continues to benefit from his bold leadership," said Brad Williams, vice president of Government Relations for the Chamber. "In 2020, we saw how much Mayor Duggan's leader  more

ROYAL OAK, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Education Trust-Midwest issued the following statement by Executive Director Amber Arellano on Jan. 19: * * * "We applaud Governor's Whitmer's proposal to invest more dollars to education as part of her MI COVID Recovery Plan. "While more funding is still needed to spur Michigan's education recovery, the Governor's plan to invest additional state dollars toward meeting the additional needs of students with disabilities is particularly important. Our state's mos  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news on Jan. 21: Michigan Environmental Council, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Ecology Center and Environmental Law & Policy Center applauded President Joe Biden's executive action re-committing the United States to the Paris Climate Agreement on his first day in office. "During the past four years, the Trump administration rolled back, weakened, or eliminated more than 100 environmental and public  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: As the Biden administration prepares to take office, experts from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy have produced a series of policy briefs in their areas of expertise. The Biden transition has called for 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. in the first 100 days of his presidency. Professor Celeste Watkins-Hayes argues that, "the U.S. needs a targeted approach to ensure   more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 19 -- The Journal of Clinical Investigation, a journal from the American Society for Clinical Investigation that says it publishes basic and phase I/II clinical research on such biomedical specialties as autoimmunity, gastroenterology, immunology, metabolism, nephrology, neuroscience, oncology, pulmonology and vascular biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Jan. 19, 2021 edition: Viewpoints: * Pushing the boundaries with collisio  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 19 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is pleased to announce the hiring of Greg George as director of legislative affairs. George has nearly a decade of government affairs and policy experience with various organizations in Michigan and across the country. He previously served as a policy advisor for the Michigan House of Representatives and as legislative director for the Michigan Speaker Pr  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 19 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release on Jan. 18: The new federal Democratic trifecta poses some dangerous threats to worker freedom, according to a new policy brief released today by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and Workers for Opportunity. The brief outlines a variety of labor policies likely to be considered, including the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019, an increased minimum wage requirement and repealing  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following statement: * * * On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan. Included was a commitment to a clean energy jobs training program. Michigan Environmental Council President/CEO Conan Smith issued the following statement in response: "Gov. Whitmer's commitment to train Michiganders for clean energy jobs is just what we need during a pandemic that has left many people unem  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Jan. 19: * * * The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Michigan COVID Recovery Plan announced today, which includes a number of both longstanding and COVID-related League priorities. It can be attributed to League President and CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs. "As an organization that advocates for struggling workers, the League opposed the shortsig  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following news release: Michigan retailers reported an increase in their December sales over November, thanks in part to last-minute holiday shopping. The December Retail Index survey came in at 54.7, a nice jump from November's 46.3. Forty-seven percent of Michigan retailers reported an increase in sales over November, 39% reported a sales decline and 14% reported no change. The seasonally adjusted performance index i  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: In addition to a number of Biden Administration's U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) appointments, the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and other Senior officials with state experience should be helpful in conveying our priorities. In that regard, included is a NASEO letter of support for the confirmation of Secretary-nominee Granholm, which is being provided to U  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, Jan. 20 -- Phase II of Pavilion Project Underway issued the following news: Phase II of the Pavilion project at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center is now underway. The project features 80,000 square feet of renovated space including a new main street with multiple visitor amenities, a renovated emergency department entrance and ambulance bays, a renovated prep/recovery area, and a new short stay unit. Beginning January 25, all patients and visitors should park in the  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Spectrum Health Lakeland issued the following news: This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spectrum Health affirms its commitment to eliminating systemic racism and achieving health equity in the communities it serves, by engaging in intentional conversation with team and community members, elevating the voices of those who marched with Dr. King, and encouraging team members to volunteer virtually. "Every day, our team members see firsthand the structural barriers th  more

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Spectrum Health Lakeland issued the following news: The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are seeking volunteers to assist at upcoming community COVID-19 vaccination clinics and/or support vaccine distribution efforts. Both clinical and non-clinical roles are available and prior health care experience is not necessary for all roles. Non-clinical volunteers may be asked to assist with scheduling, check people in, screen people as t  more

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Spectrum Health Lakeland issued the following news: Lynn Todman, PhD, Vice President of Health Equity at Spectrum Health Lakeland, Jada Willis, Miss Benton Harbor 2020, and the Race Relations Council of Southwest Michigan are the featured recipients of the inaugural Spirit of MLK Spotlights during the virtual kickoff event for Now is the Time! The MLK Celebration Week. The Spirit of MLK Spotlights are designed to shine a light on an individual, organization,  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 18 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Jan. 17 by President Rory L. Gamble: * * * "Wayne County made a strong decision today to elevate Chief Deputy Ray Washington to fill Benny Napoleon's unexpired term as Wayne County Sheriff. "Benny understood that policing required diligence, professionalism and compassion as we navigate some very serious economic and societal pressures. "Ray will bring continuity, integrity and an understanding of c  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement by President Rory L. Gamble: * * * "Hand on Bible, in the seat of the world's longest democratic republic, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took an oath that carries the hopes and dreams of all Americans to rise from the COVID-19 challenge, our economic challenges and our national division. "Today we all stand together - one nation, united in our prayers for a brighter day. "Today   more