CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) as the recipient of the 2024 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Matthew Good as the recipient of the 2024 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award; and Hannah Natanson as the recipient of the 2024 Eli M. Oboler Memorial  more

ITASCA, Illinois, May 15 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Approximately 12.5%-37.4% of all children and teens under age 18 in the United States are exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. A new study in the June 2024 Pediatrics (published online May 14), "Child Behavior Problems and Maltreatment Exposure," finds abused and neglected children are more likely to suffer with emotional and behavior problems during c  more

DARIEN, Illinois, May 14 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions to the field of sleep medicine. Through a strategic analysis, the committee examined advancements in AI within sleep medicine and spotlighted its potential in rev  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, May 15 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: During a congressional briefing today, leaders from American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), along with associations representing other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), outlined how current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) billing and care restrictions are out of line with many state laws and briefed on a current legislative solu  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, May 15 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: For the second consecutive year, the Ukrainian Nuclear Society (UkrNS) held its Nuclear Innovators competition, which was organized in partnership with the American Nuclear Society and other leading institutions in the nuclear sector worldwide. The two winners were announced on May 7. Seth Grae, chair of ANS's International Council and president and chief executive of Lightbridge Corporation, was a jury  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- The Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists issued the following news release: The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES(R)) received a $5 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The grant, CDC-DP-23-0020, aims to advance health equity for priority populations with or at risk for diabetes. This funding will allow ADCES to serve individuals from youth to older adulthood by offering evidence-based,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 (TNSfact) -- The American Hospital Association issued the following fact sheet on May 13, 2024: Here are excerpts: * * * America's Hospitals and Health Systems Continue to Face Escalating Operational Costs and Economic Pressures as They Care for Patients and Communities Introduction Hospitals and health systems have been at the forefront of a major transformation while at a crossroads of increasing demand for higher acuity care and deepening financial instability.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release: IIDA is pleased to announce the induction of four new members to the prestigious IIDA College of Fellows. This year's honorees are NBBJ Principal, Design Leader, Robert Norwood, FIIDA, of the Southern California chapter; HDR Interior Design Principal, Abby Scott, FIIDA, of the Great Plains chapter; OTJ Architects Senior Principal and Senior Director of Architecture, Kevin G. Sneed, FIID  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, May 14 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: Occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals use collaboration and key insights to make smart decisions that can drive change across the industry. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) is helping that effort to improve worker safety and health by producing new online reports that contain firsthand views and experiences of business leaders from all industries. This  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) today announced course details, transition rules and additional information for the evolution of the Fellowship pathway. These details build upon the Fellowship FSA 2025 pathway announcement in July 2023, which aims to address candidate challenges and the needs of both employers and the global actuarial profession. The Fellow of the SOA (FSA) pathway enhancemen  more

MANKATO, Minnesota, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news: This feature from SSGA's Agronomy Action Team highlights growing conditions for identity preserved crops from different regions around the country. Thanks to the states/regions that contributed to this report. * * * Illinois Currently, Illinois' planting progress, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Illinois/Publicati  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Join the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) for an industry webinar to learn the why & how of the Discover Boating brand, created to attract new boaters and retain current boaters. Learn more about who the campaign is reaching, how it's engaging today's evolving consumer and why the brand is build  more