Dr. Douglas L. Ambler, internal medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and medical director of quality for Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group, alongside Norman Moore, PhD., Director of Scientific Affairs of Infectious Disease with Abbott Rapid Diagnostics to talk about the importance of flu testing and how best to detect and treat the flu this upcoming season. As another flu season rapidly approaches, the need for fast, accurate flu testing is more important than ever. The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, and is sometimes mistaken for the common cold, making it difficult for people to receive the treatment they need. With rapid flu testing at the point of care, people can be diagnosed … [Read more...]
Renee Mehrra Shares Good News with Us – She is a “Do Gooder”
A tenacious broadcaster with a burning passion for accurate and compelling story telling and the host of the long running television program, Renee Mehrra has been consistently singled out by the Asian Indian community as one of the most prominent broadcast journalists in the tri state area. Her areas of focus include politics, human interest stories, fashion, film, theater, health & fitness, environment, and current affairs. Her in depth candid reports have captured the diverse ethnic fiber in the US in an inspirational and incisive manner. She has interviewed diverse personalities: from the unsung heroes that have enriched our lives to renowned musicians, artists, philosophers, authors, doctors, entrepreneurs to the crowd stopping celebrities of Bollywood. Her signature show- "Renee … [Read more...]
Steve Ewell, Executive Director, CTA Foundation (Consumer Technology Association) speaks to Good News at CES in Las Vegas. We also interview Walter Alcorn, VP Environmental Affairs and Industry Sustainability.
We Hear From Steve Ewell, Executive Director, CTA Foundation Steve Ewell is the executive director of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation, a charitable foundation with the mission of linking seniors and people with disabilities with technology that can enhance their lives. He joined the CTA Foundation in January 2012 and is the first person to hold this position. We also interview Walter Alcorn, VP Environmental Affairs and Industry Sustainability about their good work. Prior to joining the CTA Foundation he served in other nonprofit leadership roles. He was managing director of the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA), a public private partnership with the FBI focused on promoting and developing critical infrastructure protection, with 86 chapters and more … [Read more...]
Dan Zielinski – Motorists — “Get a Grip”!
Make sure your tires are road-ready this holiday season Tire expert available to provide tips on how to check tire tread and ensure vehicles are ready for winter weather and holiday travel Winter Travel & Tire Safety Interview Dan Zielinski, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at the Rubber Manufacturers Association Gearing up for the upcoming travel season, millions of drivers are putting themselves at increased risk by ignoring a key element to keeping them and their families safe: their tires. A recent survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association reveals that nearly one-third of drivers do not know how to tell if their tires are bald. Proper tire tread is a key element to tire safety, especially during the winter while driving in wet, snowy or icy conditions. … [Read more...]
DR. BESSMA MOMANI (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO)
Dr. Bessma Momani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Waterloo and the Balsillie School of International Affairs. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance and Innovation (CIGI). Dr. Momani was formerly a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. and a visiting scholar at Georgetown University's Mortara Center. She is a 2015 Fellow of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and a Fulbright Scholar. She has authored and co-edited over eight books and over 65 scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters that have examined the IMF, the World Bank, petrodollars, the Middle East, and Arab youth. Dr. Momani has received numerous Social Sciences and Humanities Research … [Read more...]