ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 (TNSRep) -- The Altarum Institute issued the following news: As nursing homes and the broader long-term care system recover from Covid-19, they face another daunting challenge--a low supply of direct care workers to assist the growing numbers of aging Americans, according to a new report from Altarum and PHI. The report examines the state of the long-term care (LTC) workforce in Michigan, with special focus on direct care workers, and factors that contribute to the  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Altarum Institute issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a failure to protect nursing home residents and staff. As of January 17, 2021, at least 570,626 residents and 490,635 staff members were infected and 112,383 residents and 1,385 staff had died. President Joe Biden has many options for addressing these failures, but one important proposal he has put forth is to require audits of nursing home cost reports and ownership data. Prior t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 (TNSPer) -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its new board leaders and board members. The newly-elected officers and trustees will begin their terms on Monday, February 22, 2021. Andrew Russell, President and CEO of PBS SoCal and KCET in Los Angeles, California, has been elected Chair; Susi Elkins, Director of Broadcasting and General   more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the letter: The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) understands that this past year was particularly challenging for emergency physicians, especially early career physicians. Every physician member of the ABEM Board of Directors is clinically active and understands the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The disruptions affecting our specialty have also affected ABEM certification. At the onset o  more

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Feb. 12 -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following news release: On February 11, the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MISAM) submitted comments on a proposed policy, 2067-AUD/OUD, released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) which would expand Medicaid reimbursement options for clinicians in Michigan who treat addiction outside of the state's separate Medicaid behavioral health system. MISAM's comments were genera  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Detroit Regional Chamber issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2021: The Detroit Regional Chamber's Political Action Committee has voted to endorse Republican state Representative Pamela Hornberger's special election campaign for the 8th Michigan Senate District. This seat, located in Northern Macomb County, was previously held by Peter Lucido, who has since won election as the Macomb County Prosecutor. "Representative Hornberger has been a key partner  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: As the nation watched the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump lay out a timeline for the causes and actual insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, Ford School Towsley Policymaker-in-Residence Javed Ali has been commenting on many of the aspects of that timeline. As to the potential origins of the mob's anger, Ali told Capital News Service, "The events at the Capitol didn't h  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: With a generous gift from Ambassador Melvyn Levitsky, a Professor of International Policy and Practice, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy will establish the Joan Levitsky Internship Fund. The Fund, established in memory of Joan Levitsky, will be used to support graduate student internships, particularly those in international affairs. "We are grateful for Mel's generous gift that wil  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 8 -- The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The United Nations General Assembly recently agreed to three resolutions addressing the rights of climate migrants and refugees. It was a landmark moment for international cooperation on an issue that will become more urgent as the effects of climate change create environmental and economic instability around the world. Or it would have been, had it taken place in New York, and not on the scree  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 8 -- The Journal of Clinical Investigation-Insight, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features preclinical and clinical research studies from the American Society for Clinical Investigation, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Feb. 8, 2021 edition: Research Articles: * Asymmetric cell division promotes therapeutic resistance in glioblastoma stem cells * The DNA repair protein ATM as a target in autism spectrum disorder * A single   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Kaboom! issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: KABOOM!, the national non-profit working to end playspace inequity for good, and the Built to Play Initiative, supported by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, announced the winners of the Play Everywhere Design Challenge. These winning teams will create public installations to infuse play into everyday locations like bus stops and laundromats, giving kids across Western New York and Southeast Michigan more oppor  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following news release: Maintaining a fiscally responsible state budget, expanding educational options for students and reforming antiquated health care laws are just a few of the policy priorities found in the Mackinac Center for Public Policy's 2021 Policy Recommendations released today. The recommendations can serve as a guide to lawmakers as they prioritize which new policies to implement and which existing ones   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: Two projects expected to generate 266 new, well-paying jobs and generating a total private investment of $7.1 million in the Ann Arbor region have received support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. "Today's announcement is building on the Michigan Back to Work plan, announced during my State of the State Address   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 (TNSGra) -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: Sault St. Marie will be gaining an enhanced outdoor center for learning through a new crowdfunding campaign , the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Soo Locks Visitor Center Association announced today. The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $7,500 by Marc  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust are the most hazardous and prevalent sources of lead exposure for U.S. children. About half the homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint, and the chance of finding lead-based paint increases with the age of the house. Lead poisoning damages the nervous system in children and causes developmental and b  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday recommended a $55 million appropriation in grants for schools to install and maintain filtered water fountains with bottle fillers and, in some cases, on-tap filters. With this proposed funding, nearly 1.5 million children and tens of thousands of adults are one step closer being better protected against lead from their school's drinking water. This "Filter First" appro  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 13 -- The Michigan Environmental Council issued the following news: On Thursday, Feb. 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced recommendations for a $67 billion budget for Michigan. If passed, hundreds of millions of dollars will go toward initiatives at the intersection of the environment, health and justice and strengthen the health of people, their communities and the environment. Many of Gov. Whitmer's appropriation recommendations mirror those sent to her administration  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2021: * * * Michigan League for Public Policy issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2022 budget proposal announced today. It can be attributed to League President and CEO Gilda Z. Jacobs. Overview: "We appreciate Gov. Whitmer's continued commitment to promoting equity for all residents in the state's approaches, policies and funding priorities, including in today  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The Michigan Retailers Association issued the following commentary: * * * Glimmers of Hope on the Horizon By Bill Hallan, President and CEO It's difficult to find inspiration these days. The recent events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol threaten the most basic tenet of our democracy: the peaceful transfer of power. I was appalled and it was yet another horrifying event that we've witnessed during the last 10 months. Our country is frayed at the edges and Amer  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2021: Michigan Congressman Andy Levin, representing Michigan's 9th District, joined hundreds of State Energy Officials around the country at NASEO's 2021 Energy Policy Outlook Conference to discuss the prospects for energy and climate action in the 117th Congress. In a "Virtual Fireside Chat" with Robert Jackson, Director of the Energy Office within the Michigan Department of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Washington, DC, will hear Michigan Rieth-Riley Construction Company employee Rayalan Kent and his coworkers' case, following a Request for Review filed with free legal aid from National Right to Work Foundation staff attorneys. This is the latest development in a months-long effort by Rieth-Riley employees to exercise their right to vote unp  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's proposed state budget includes critically needed investments in clean water infrastructure and the clean-up of PFAS, known as "forever chemicals." The National Wildlife Federation urged the Michigan Legislature to adopt these recommendations to help protect people and wildlife alike. "The National Wildlife Federation supports the strong water, energy and environmen  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- NSF International issued the following news release: NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, is honoring individuals and institutions that have demonstrated scientific or technical leadership and innovation in the fight against COVID-19. The digital campaign features short video stories about the efforts of 10 exceptional leaders and innovators from a wide range of industries in North America and Europe. From designing and manufacturin  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 11 -- NSF International issued the following news release: NSF recognizes Midtown Detroit, Inc. and its member organizations for their commitment to health and safety. Before mask mandates were commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, Midtown Detroit, Inc. and its 12 member organizations were among the first to require mask use for employees and visitors at participating museums and institutions. The mask requirement was part of a comprehensive, science-based reopen  more

MILAN, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: The National Basketball Association (NBA) and San Carlo, Italy's market leader in chips and savory snacks, today announced a multiyear marketing partnership that makes San Carlo an official partner of the NBA in Italy. Through the partnership, San Carlo will conduct various sweepstakes giving fans the opportunity to win prizes including official NBA merchandise, and feature NBA le  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, Feb. 9 (TNSPer) -- Spectrum Health Lakeland issued the following news: Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome general surgeon, Maria Rapciak, DO, to the medical staff. Dr. Rapciak is seeing patients alongside Craig Kline, MD; Michael Webb, MD; Roy Winslow, MD; and advance practitioners, Katie Rozek, PA; and Jessica Schulte, NP, at Southwestern Medical Clinic Surgical Specialties, located at 3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 100 in St. Joseph. Dr. Rapciak is a board-certi  more

ST. JOSEPH, Michigan, Feb. 13 (TNSPer) -- Spectrum Health Lakeland issued the following news: Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome family medicine physicians, James Strycker, MD, and Michael Quion, MD, to the medical staff. Dr. Strycker is seeing patients at Southwestern Medical Clinic in Niles, located at 2002 South 11th Street. Dr. Quion joins the care team at University Medical Specialties, located at 9045 US-31 in Berrien Springs. Dr. Strycker earned his medical degree from India  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 12 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2021, by Vice President Terry Dittes, director of the General Motors Department on Investments: * * * Today's investment by General Motors in the Romulus GPS and GM Bedford Casting Operations recognizes the world class production of engines and engine components by UAW members. By investing over $100 million dollars, GM has made a commitment to the work and jobs that benefit UAW members, the  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following op-ed to the Black Press USA: * * * Blackpressusa Op-Ed: Where We Go from Here By Ray Curry Secretary-Treasurer A month into a tumultuous start of a new year, a new year following the most chaotic year in America that any living person can remember, I am seeing signs that the work in the streets and in our hospitals and at our voting booths far and wide, are saying even in states no one thought we would have ca  more