DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 (TNSjou)(TNSawa) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: The American Heart Association is presenting one of its 2022 Distinguished Scientist awards to Kevin G.M. Volpp, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, of the University of Pennsylvania. The Association honors members who have significantly advanced the understanding of cardiovascular, stroke or brain health as Distinguished Scientists. Seven 2022 Distinguished Scientist awardees will be recognized during t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSsel) -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: Jason Cabinda has been selected as the Week 7 NFLPA Community MVP after making two visits in the past week to Detroit-area schools. These sessions were part of a weekly, season-long tour where he hosts fun-filled days featuring STEM learning activities, prizes and plenty of smiles. "Being named NFLPA Community MVP is a great honor!" Cabinda said. "I take great pride in my efforts  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Following a review of six years' worth of national data collected by Emory University School of Medicine's Cardiac Arrest Registry for Enhanced Survival (CARES), a diverse team of researchers found that Black and Hispanic people were significantly less likely than white people to receive potentially lifesaving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during cardiac arrest. The new study published Wedn  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, Oct. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Connecticut Geographic Initiative on Lead continues to help reduce chemical exposure in overburdened communities * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently reached a settlement with Russell Apartments, LLC, a Connecticut property management and development firm located in Waterbury, for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Toxic Substances   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England regional office today confirmed that New Englanders experienced a slight increase in the number of unhealthy air quality days this year, compared with 2021. Based on preliminary data collected between March and September 2022, there were 24 days when ozone monitors in New England recorded ozone concentrations above  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 (TNSbook) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: The 2022 Housing Fact Book released today by HousingWorks RI (HWRI) at Roger Williams University explores the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resources made available for housing affordability and Rhode Islanders' well-being. This year's publication provides an overview of how the Ocean State can take what has been learned from the changing environment and get to a place of equitable oppor  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Rachael S. Rollins, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: A Texas man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for allegedly staging a hoax explosion at Northeastern University in Boston and providing law enforcement with materially false and misleading information about the incident. Jason Duhaime, 45, formerly of San Antonio, was indicted on one count of intentionally conveying false and mi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2022: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and Amtrak announced today the pilot Valley Flyer Passenger Service will become permanent; a seven day a week service with connections in New Haven Union Station, allowing convenient travel between Western Massachusetts, central Connecticut, and New York City. The announcement was made in Northampton as the   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: In fiscal year 2021, Massachusetts hospitals and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) contributed nearly $985 million in Community Benefits, according to reports published today by Attorney General Maura Healey's Office. These reports mark the third year of reporting Community Benefits under the Attorney General's Office's updated Community Benefits Guidelines, w  more

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: Physician scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have published a review in the Journal of the American Medical Association that clarifies current treatment approaches for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), which are rare and often deadly bone marrow cancers. For years, MDS was mischaracterized as precancerous. To hel  more

BERKELEY, California, Oct. 28 (TNSsel) -- The National Association of Science Writers issued the following news: By Karen Brown "Come on in. Find a seat at a table." Organizer Nicholas St. Fleur, a writer for STAT, made it clear this would not be a session for passive listening. Large tables were scattered throughout half the room, each with a moderator and a list of typed questions. This would be a conversation, not a lecture. St. Fleur's words opened the "Confronting Race in Science" NASW   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 28 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Oct. 27, 2022: * * * Following last night's New England College debate, where Governor Chris Sununu spent the night running from his record of signing an abortion ban, causing energy prices to skyrocket, and squandering tens of millions of dollars in federal rental assistance funding, Sununu has jetted out of the Granite State to build his national profile yet again. He's headed out of stat  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, posted the following news release: The State of New Hampshire filed a notice of intent to file an Amicus Curiae Brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in support of the northeast lobster and fishing industry in Maine Lobstermen's Association v. National Marine Fisheries Services, No. 22-5238. In September 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined the Raymond Coalition for Youth to celebrate their work in the community and share their perspective on stemming the opioid crisis at the 9th Annual Prevention Summit. In addition to leadership from the coalition, also in attendance were Jon DeLena, Special Agent in Charge New England Drug Enforcement Administration, Eddie Edwards of NH Dep  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- Saint Luke's Health System issued the following news: Black and Hispanic individuals are less likely to receive potentially life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from bystanders compared to White individuals, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Previous reports have shown racial and ethnic disparities in survival for cardiac arrests outside of the hospital due to lower rates of CPR training in Bl  more

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, 9issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and Representative Chris Pappas joined the Raymond Coalition for Youth to celebrate their work in the community and share their perspective on stemming the opioid crisis at the 9th Annual Prevention Summit. In addition to leadership from the coalition, also in attendance were Jon DeLena, Special Agent in Charge New England Drug Enforcement Administration, Edd  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Spaulding Rehabilitation Network issued the following news release: The Travis Roy Foundation and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital today jointly announced the formation of The Travis Roy Center for Enhanced Independence at Spaulding Rehabilitation. The Center will be supported by a grant of more than $2 million from the Foundation, which is winding down operations after 26 years. The Travis Roy Center for Enhanced Independence's mission is to accelerate perso  more

SHELTON, Connecticut, Oct. 28 (TNSsel) -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2022: The New England Teamsters and Trucking Industry Pension Fund has filed a lawsuit against the City of Shelton, Connecticut, over the city's refusal to fund retirement contributions for workers at a rate that is required under federal law. "It's shameful that these hardworking men and women should have to worry about their retirement," said Dennis Novak, Local   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 29 (TNSper) -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following news: The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service is very pleased to announce Laura Knoy as its new Community Engagement Director. In this role, Ms. Knoy will work with the Rudman Center's Director, John Greabe, to convene events for University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law students and the public alike, with a goal of widening dialogue and understandin  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * Mays Cancer Center/UT Health San Antonio panel responds to recent study * * * A recently published European study that minimizes the benefits of colonoscopy to prevent colorectal cancer diagnoses and deaths has several limitations and must not deter anyone 45 and older from being screened, experts from the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio sa  more