Sunday - October 27, 2024
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday July 27, 2024 ( 10 items )  

AHA Announces Class of 2025 Next Gen Fellows
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 26 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: * * * The national fellows class of 2025 will tackle key challenges affecting health care affordability, quality and safety * * * America's hospitals and health systems are transforming to meet the changing needs of patients and communities by developing leaders with bold perspectives and specialized skills -- from technology and data analytics to population health and workforce transformation.  more

Alzheimer's Association Launches New Journal on the Impacts of Behavioral, Social and Economic Factors on Health and Dementia Care in Aging
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 (TNSres) -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA and CHICAGO, July 26, 2024 -- The Alzheimer's Association(R)'s new open access, peer-reviewed journal, Alzheimer's & Dementia(R): Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging (A&D: BSEA), examines how economic, social and behavioral factors impact and inform health policy, interventions and strategies of dementia care and health outcomes in aging. A call for initial submissions was announce  more

Alzheimer's Association Statement on European Medicines Agency Negative Opinion on Leqembi for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following statement on July 26, 2024: * * * The Alzheimer's Association is disappointed by today's decision by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to recommend against allowing Leqembi(R) to be marketed across the European Union. "The EMA has denied people living with Alzheimer's and their families more time," said Joanne Pike, DrPH, Alzheimer's Association president and CEO. "This decision is out of step with the state of t  more

Beluga Whale, Naya, Gives Birth at Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Newborn Calf Remains Behind the Scenes Under Eye of Mom, Shedd's Animal Care Team * * * Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new resident to the Abbott Oceanarium on Wednesday evening: a beluga whale calf born to 35-year-old mother, Naya (NI-yah). Earlier that day, the animal care team recognized signs that Naya was going into labor and closed the Secluded Bay habitat to guests. Hours later, shortly after 6 p.m., the   more

Center for Housing and Health Releases First-Ever Policy Priorities
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 26 (TNSres) -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news: By Patty Conway, Director of Communications The Center for Housing and Health (CHH), dedicated to bridging the housing and healthcare systems to improve the lives of Chicagoans experiencing homelessness, is debuting its first official set of policy priorities. Developed by people with lived experience of homelessness, coalition partners, and Center staff, including Housing Policy & Advocacy Manager  more

Defining Made-for-Advertising Websites: Standards and Solutions to Identify Quality Media
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, July 26 -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following news: By Kristina Meinig A recent episode of IAB Pulse discussed made-for-advertising (MFA) websites and the challenges of creating standards to identify and separate MFAs from quality media. IAB's Angelina Eng led the discussion with digital advertising vets Scott Cunningham (Cunningham.tech Consulting) and Rob Beeler (Beeler.tech) who shared insights on current standards and how the industry can help   more

Expect Expanded Pavilions and Marine Trade Routes at IBEX 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced this week its expanded pavilions and trade routes focusing on start-ups, industry education, as well as cutting-edge technologies and processes. Registration is open for this year's show, set to take place a  more

FOP President Condemns Attacks on Officers
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- The Fraternal Order of Police issued the following statement on July 26, 2024: * * * Warns Against Demagoguery and Hostile Rhetoric * * * Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, issued the following statement condemning attacks against women and minorities in law enforcement: "The FOP has been tracking the continuing increase in the number of violent attacks against law enforcement, which is why we support legislation like the 'Protec  more

IDPH, Brady & Ad Council Unveil Video PSA to Promote "Pause to Heal" Firearm Safety Campaign in Illinois
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release: * * * New PSA from McKinney Builds on Initial Partnership to Prevent Suicides and Shootings by People in Distress with Firearm Restraining Orders * * * CHICAGO, Illinois, July 25, 2024 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and the Ad Council are today premiering a new video public service advertisement (PSA) to raise awareness about the life-sa  more

Marine Career Exploration Event SURGING Into Detroit on July 31
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: SURGE, a collaboration between the Great Lakes Boat Building School, Riverside Marina, educational organizations, marine companies, and state leaders is set to make waves in Detroit on July 31 with the goal to expand access to marine industry careers. SURGE: Detroit River will take place on Wednesday, July 31st at Riverside Marina in Detroit and will welcome 300  more