Imperial Valley News Center
Eight Health Groups File Suit to Force FDA to Require Graphic Cigarette Warnings as Mandated by Law
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Washington, DC - Eight public health and medical groups and several individual pediatricians filed suit in federal court in Boston to force the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a final rule requiring graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising, as mandated by a 2009 federal law.
American Cancer Society Awards New Research and Training Grants
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- Written by IVN
Atlanta, Georgia - The American Cancer Society, the largest non-government, not-for-profit funding source of cancer research in the United States, has approved funding for 87 research and training grants totaling $45,084,486 in the second of two grant cycles for 2016.
Panel develops plan for preventing youth suicide
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Washington, DC - An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a 10-year roadmap for advancing research to prevent youth suicide. The panel listed 29 recommendations that address three critical issues: improving data systems, enhancing data collection and analysis methods, and strengthening the research and practice community.
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Invites Public to Talk Plans for Calexico’s New River
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- Written by Imperial Valley News
Calexico, California - Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia will host a public meeting to discuss the New River and the State of California’s plan to address this long standing environmental issue in Imperial County. This is the second meeting this year that will provide an update to the community given allocated funding to address this public health and safety concern.
Curacao Day Message
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send my best wishes to the people of Curacao as you celebrate Curacao Day on today.
Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Assesses Hurricane Matthew Damage in Haiti
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Port Au Prince, Haiti - Rear Admiral Roy I. Kitchener, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, flew over Haiti Sunday, to asses damage caused by Hurricane Matthew.
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