CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a newly passed law that ensures Michiganders will receive evidence-based, nutrition care services from qualified professionals. Medical nutrition therapy, which if provided by an unqualified practitioner presents a significant risk of harm, is narrowly licensed under this new law. "Today is a significant victory for public health   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release: * * * Marketing / And with Bennie F. Johnson examines the future through a marketing lens * * * The first season of the American Marketing Association's (AMA) new podcast, Marketing / And, hosted by AMA's CEO, Bennie F. Johnson is live. Each episode is an invitation to explore opportunities that uncover the innovation, design, and the cutting-edge strategies that are the future of mar  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, May 2 -- The Air Movement and Control Association International issued the following news release: Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. announces the appointment of Nazme Mohsina to the position of global technical director. Mohsina, who returns to AMCA International following two years with a climate and energy consultancy, is responsible for driving consistency, integrity, and engineering quality in the establishment and application of p  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, May 2 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently announced that it has selected 49 distinguished leaders in the profession of nurse anesthesiology as candidates to be inducted into its 2024 Class of Fellows. The inductees, who will be recognized for their significant contributions to the profession, will have their achievements celebrated at the AANA Annual Congress,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: Traumatic injuries that cause uncontrolled bleeding are a leading cause of preventable death for people of all ages throughout the country. In recognition of National STOP THE BLEED Month this May, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) encourages everyone to learn how to save a life with three simple steps using ACS STOP THE BLEED training. "Injuries that cause severe bleeding can happen anytime an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following statement on May 1, 2024: * * * The following statement from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is in response to a webinar held by the Consumer Federation of America that contained misinformation. The following statement can be attributed to David Snyder, APCIA vice president international. "The Consumer Federation of America's (CFA) latest study demonstrates that t  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy issued the following news: The White House has just released its latest White House Cancer Moonshot Fact Sheet (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2024/05/01/fact-sheet-as-part-of-the-inaugural-national-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-month-biden-cancer-moonshot-announces-new-actions-to-strengthen-preventive-cancer-care-and-expand-accessibility-of/) and ASGE's signature project on colo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The American Lung Association issued the following news release: Millions of people in the U.S. live with asthma, which is a life-long chronic lung disease. While we have proven asthma management techniques and treatments, people living with asthma and their healthcare providers face increasing challenges due to climate change and extreme heat. During Asthma Awareness Month, the American Lung Association is working to increase awareness and help people with asthma an  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, May 1 -- The Illinois Soybean Association posted the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Illinois Farm Families (IFF) coalition won a Best of Show award in the consumer category last week at the National Agri-Marketing Association 2024 AgriMarketing Conference in Kansas City. The Best of NAMA awards program honors the best of the best work in ag communications; companies and agencies must first qualify through regional competition to advance to the national level.   more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 2 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: ISACA's Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is being updated to reflect the most current industry trends impacting the IT audit profession. The job practice update considers innovations and evolving technologies related to the current role of an IT audit professional. The updated exam will be available on 1 August 2024 and the new CISA exa  more

BRIMFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Following reports that a 16-year-old boy faces charges after he allegedly killed a cat by throwing the animal out of the window of a moving car on U.S. Route 150 and posted the cruel act on Snapchat, TeachKind--PETA's humane education division--jumped into action, sending Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat and Brimfield School District Superintendent Chad Jones   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Leading practitioners and professionals from across the country will meet in person to discuss important developments in real estate and trust and estate law during the 36th Annual RPTE National CLE Conference hosted by the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law May 9-10 in Washington, D.C. * * * What: 36th Annual RPTE National CLE Conference   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Rail Passengers Association (formerly National Association of Railroad Passengers) issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: The Rail Passengers Association today congratulated Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Amtrak, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the hundreds of passenger-rail advocates who have worked for many years to realize this exciting second round trip between Chicago and the Twin Cities. Amtrak confirmed today that beginning on May 21, passen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following news release: The Rev. Timothy R. Oslovich, Vernon, Conn., was elected April 27 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Alaska Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the synod assembly, April 26-28, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Anchorage. Oslovich was elected on the fifth ballot, with 52 votes. The Rev. Susan Halvor, manager of the Spiritual Care  more