Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Sunday June 16, 2024 ( 5 items ) |
Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable Funds Research Aimed at Improving Care Interactions in Assisted Living Communities
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release:
The Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Provider Roundtable (AADCPR) is awarding $250,000 in grant funding to Anju Paudel, Ph.D., R.N., Pennsylvania State University, to fund research aimed at optimizing care interactions between staff and people living with dementia in assisted living communities.
The new study will examine the effectiveness of a new process and outcome measure known as QUALity of I
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CUB ALERTS ILLINOIS CONSUMERS TO NEW SUMMER POWER PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release:
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Tuesday alerted ComEd and Ameren Illinois customers that the utilities are charging new electric supply prices in June, and that consumers should beware of bad deals peddled by other companies.
As of June 1, the utilities changed their "price to compare," the price customers should compare to alternative electricity supplier offers, according to PlugInIllinois.gov, th
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NSC Statement on 2023 NSC Advocacy in Safety Award Presentation in Illinois
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The National Safety Council issued the following agency statement on June 14, 2024:
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A few months ago, the National Safety Council recognized three honorees in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the 2023 NSC Advocacy in Safety Award. This prestigious award recognizes the impact our partners have had on safety in their communities and serves as a "thank you" for their collaborative efforts to achieve shared workplace and roadway safety goals. This week, NSC is pr
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Shedd Aquarium Targets Inequality in Environmental Education Through New Investments, Programs
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release on June 14, 2024:
Shedd Aquarium is sharing new details on transformative investments to its historic home, new programs and community partnerships designed to shape a more equitable future for environmental education in Chicago. Fueled by the aquarium's Centennial Commitment, Shedd will reach 1.8 million youth across all 77 community areas by 2030 with hands-on, high-quality science learning that will happen at the
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Survey Shows 12% of Americans Have Been Diagnosed With Chronic Insomnia
DARIEN, Illinois, June 15 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release:
In a new survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 12% of Americans said they have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia. Thursday, June 20, is the 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night, held by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine to drive awareness of chronic insomnia and its treatments.
Insomnia involves difficulty
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