Restoring the City’s Health and Health Care Systems After Sandy: Lessons for the Next Emergency – Video

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Advocate Health Care President and CEO Honored by B’nai B’rith

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DOWNERS GROVE, IL--(Marketwired - June 10, 2013) - B'nai B'rith announced today that it is recognizing Jim Skogsbergh, Advocate Health Care president and CEO, as the recipient of its 2013 National Healthcare Award.

B'nai B'rith, an international humanitarian, human rights and advocacy organization said it selects individuals for the award who showcase a dedicated leadership and commitment to outstanding civic involvement in the health care field, as well as those who work to serve the broader community by supporting philanthropic causes that benefit health, youth and education programs.

"We are so pleased to recognize the leadership and dedication to the community exemplified by Jim Skogsbergh and Advocate Health Care," said B'nai B'rith International President Allan J. Jacobs. "While he leads the largest health care system in Illinois, Jim doesn't lose sight of the impact of health care decisions on the community at large. This is exactly the commitment we look for in bestowing this honor."

Named among the nation's Top 5 largest health systems by Truven Analytics this year, Advocate partners with schools, townships, churches and community organizations across Chicagoland and Central Illinois to provide health care outreach, education and more to those who need it most.

"Jim is committed to ensuring Advocate enhances the health of the communities we are privileged to serve through quality and compassionate care," said Mark Harris, Advocate Board member. "In 2011 Advocate provided more than $550 million in community benefits-touching more than one million lives."

Take a look at a brief video that highlights just a few of Advocate's community programs, which showcases Advocate's culture of service under Jim Skogsbergh's leadership.

About Advocate Health CareAdvocate Health Care, named among the nation's Top 5 largest health systems by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state's largest integrated children's network, five Level I trauma centers (the state's highest designation in trauma care), two Level II trauma centers, one of the area's largest home health care companies and one of the region's largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $571 million in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2011.

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Health care package set for 20,000 public pupils in Koronadal

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KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/11 June) Around 20,000 public elementary students here are set to receive various basic health care packages through a school-based health initiative adopted by the city government.

Dr. Jean Genevieve Aturdido, city health officer, said Monday the local government will implement this school year the Essential Health Care Program for public elementary schools within the citys 27 barangays.

She said the program will be launched on June 19 at the San Roque Elementary School in Barangay San Roque in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and non-government group Fit for School Inc.

Under the program, the official said each beneficiary will initially receive an essential health care kit comprising of a soap, toothbrush and toothpaste with fluoride.

She said the beneficiaries will also undergo biannual deworming as part of the programs key components.

Aturdido said the city government adopted the program to strengthen its ongoing efforts to improve the health and nutritional status of schoolchildren in the area.

Well not only distribute the health kits but well also educate our schoolchildren about their use and the importance of proper health practices and hygiene, she said.

Aturdido said they will specifically teach the schoolchildren about proper hand washing and tooth brushing techniques.

She said the health care program consists of three interventions: daily hand washing with soap, daily tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste and a biannual deworming activity that shall be conducted in public institutions such as public schools and day care centers.

Through the program, she said they are aiming to further improve the beneficiaries health status and eventually enhance their school performance.

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Quick Look at One World Trade Center / Freedom Tower 5/31/2013 construction progress part 2 – Video

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Religious freedom gets more lip service than guarantees, pope says

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Religious freedom is talked about more than it is protected, Pope Francis said.

"The serious violations inflicted on this basic right are causes of serious concern," and the world's nations must act together to uphold "the intangible dignity of the human person against every attack," he said.

The pope made his comments during an audience Saturday with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano at the Vatican.

The pope said the cooperation that exists between church and state in Italy is built on the daily interaction and rapport between government officials and Catholics, whose main aim is always the promotion of "the interests of the people and society."

He noted that 2013 marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Edict of Milan. This proclamation of tolerance of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire is seen by many, he said, "as a symbol of the first affirmation of the principle of religious freedom."

However, today "religious freedom is more often declared than achieved," the pope said.

Religious liberty, in fact, is frequently violated and finds itself "subjected to various kinds of threats," the pope said. "It's the duty of everyone to defend religious freedom and promote it for all people."

Also, everyone benefits when people together safeguard this "moral" right as it "guarantees the growth and development of the whole community," the pope said.

Pope Francis also told Napolitano that the "profound and persistent global crisis" in the world today worsens current problems, especially for the weaker members of society.

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Isco relishing freedom to express himself

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A sensational season could be about to get even better for Isco. Now pulling the strings for Spain at this UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the Mlaga CF midfielder spoke to UEFA.com about his formative years, the tournament in Israel and his first taste of the UEFA Champions League with his boyhood club.

I am very lucky that [coach] Julen Lopetegui gives me total freedom to move where I like

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UEFA.com: Would you agree that you've needed patience in order to win games here?

Isco: It's taking us a bit of effort to close out games. The style we play has led to us creating a lot of chances and we could be finishing off matches sooner. However, the goal is eluding us a little. Having said that, the most important thing is that we've managed to break through in one way or another and are now in the semi-finals.

UEFA.com: Your rivals here appear to know you well...

Isco: The whole world knows how Spain play. The footballing philosophy preached by the senior Spanish team is one that also applies to us. Our opponents apply a very high and intensive defensive line. That's normal as they know us and realise how we like to move the ball. They want to avoid us harming their defensive line.

UEFA.com: Regarding your position on the pitch, are you centrally oriented or do you prefer to play more to the left?

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Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast Grows with Hoosier Lottery Sponsorship

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INDIANAPOLIS, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Indianapolis' largest fireworks display just got even bigger: the Hoosier Lottery has signed on to the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast as sponsor of the fireworks Grand Finale.

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"With the Hoosier Lottery coming on board, we'll be able to add another 500 shells, making the city's largest fireworks display even bigger and better," Charlie Morgan, Vice President of Emmis-Radio, said. "Now in its third year as our title sponsor, Donatos continues to deliver on one of Indy's most popular summer events. We couldn't be more thrilled to add The Hoosier Lottery Grand Finale, and look forward to producing the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast for years to come."

Now in its 43rd year, the Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast provides a dazzling fireworks display, free of charge, to a crowd that last year was estimated at 200,000. This year's show is set for 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th. Regions Bank is also a sponsor of the event, with the fireworks being launched again from the Regions Tower in downtown Indianapolis.

The Donatos Downtown Freedom Blast has grown to include a beer garden, pizza for sale by the slice, a kids play area including carnival games, a bounce house, and more, a military area saluting Indiana soldiers, and the Indianapolis Colts Stage with live entertainment. All activities are on the Indiana War Memorial Grounds.

Emmis stations WIBC 93.1 FM, Country 97.1 Hank-FM, and B105.7 will be airing music choreographed to the fireworks display.

About Emmis Indianapolis RadioEmmis Communications Corporation is a diversified media company, principally focused on radio broadcasting. Emmis operates the 8th largest publicly traded radio portfolio in the United States based on total listeners. In Indianapolis, Emmis owns and operates WIBC 93.1FM, B105.7, 1070 AM and 107.5 FM The Fan and Hank 97.1FM, as well as Indianapolis Monthly.

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The Fraser Institute: June 10 is Tax Freedom Day; Canadians Work an Extra Two Days in 2013 to Pay Their Total Tax Bill

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jun 10, 2013) - Tax Freedom Day, the day Canadian families have made enough money to pay off the total tax bill levied by all levels of government, falls on Monday, June 10 this year, according to the Fraser Institute's annual calculations.

Tax Freedom Day arrives two days later than 2012 when it fell on June 8.

"Canadians are waiting an extra two days to celebrate Tax Freedom Day partly because governments across the country continue to increase taxes in an effort to make up for their overspending and deficits," said Charles Lammam, Fraser Institute associate director of tax and budget policy and co-author of Canadians Celebrate Tax Freedom Day on June 10, 2013.

"What's worse, some governments are relying on the most damaging types of tax increases including higher tax rates on personal income and investment, which will ultimately discourage economic growth."

Among the tax increases announced so far are hikes to BC's corporate income tax and top personal tax rate as well as its Medical Services Plan premiums; a new top income tax bracket in Quebec; increases to Manitoba's Provincial Sales Tax and financial corporate capital tax; increases to New Brunswick's corporate income tax and all four personal income tax rates; increased taxes on small businesses in PEI; cancellation of a corporate tax decrease in Saskatchewan; and increased Employment Insurance premiums federally.

Tax Freedom Day also comes later this year because Canada's progressive tax system imposes a higher tax burden on families as their incomes increase.

Balanced Budget Tax Freedom Day

The report notes that Tax Freedom Day would arrive nine days later this year (on June 19) if the federal and provincial governments attempted to balance their budgets with additional tax increases.

"This year's deficits are not trivial. Canadian governments expect deficits to total $34.0 billion, with $18.7 billion coming from the federal government and $15.3 billion from the provinces. Since today's deficits must one day be paid for by taxes, Tax Freedom Day may come later in the future," Lammam said.

"Of particular concern is Ontario, Canada's largest province, with a deficit of $11.7 billion forecast this year. Tax Freedom Day would fall an astounding 14 days later on June 23 if the Ontario government raised taxes to cover its current deficit spending."

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