CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The American Medical Association (AMA) enthusiastically supports the Biden administration's proposal to give patients and physicians more control over health records without worrying about administrative and even criminal charges. In a letter (PDF) , the AMA said it supported clear, flexible exceptions to information blocking rules that would allow patients to request t  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 26 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following agency statement on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * The Shut It Down Coalition in Chicago Joined by Families from Gaza to Honor Martyred Journalists and Commemorate One Year of Resistance to the Israeli Genocide of Palestinians * * * Chicago, Illinois -- We, the group of local and national organizations com  more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * The "Zoo and Aquarium Radiology Database" Aims to Break Boundaries of Understanding the Unique Anatomy of Species from Rhinos to Dolphins * * * CHICAGO - Seven zoos and aquariums across the country have come together to create a pioneering digital repository of diagnostic images, such as radiographs, CT scans and MRIs, to solve an ongoing challenge for zoological veterinarians   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The deadline for the 2024 MRAA Educational Foundations Scholarships has been extended to September 30. Don't miss your chance to apply or nominate a marine industry professional and future leader for the 2024 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship and the 2024 Kevin Lodder Scholarship for business management. The scholarships help develop talented marin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * The emergency management subcommittee hearing considers the importance of building code adoption and implementation in mitigating hazards to the built environment * * * Washington D.C. - On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10 AM ET, International Code Council Past Board President Cindy Davis testified before Congress on the importance of building safety code adoption to boost community res  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 25 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. New resources to help organizations seek funding to build and grow information technology (IT) education and training programs are available from CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the tech industry and workforce. CompTIA's Funding Opportunities site simplifies the complex world of grants, scholarships and other sources of financial support for tech career edu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: At next month's International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), running Oct. 1-3 at the Tampa Convention Center, NMMA will be sponsoring the "2025 Regulatory Landscape for Boat Builders" session. With numerous changes on the horizon for the coming year, it's imperative that boat builders and boat builder suppliers stay updated on the regulations that i  more