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WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – Today, Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) announced the winners of the 2022 Eleventh Congressional District Art Competition. The Best in Show/Grand Prize winner is Nina Harvey of Bedford High School. Nina won the top honor with her charcoal drawing titled, “Seventeen”. Dolceanna Crosby of Richmond Heights High School won 2^nd Place for her artwork titled, “Cleaning Day”, and Addison Weingart from Shaker Heights High School won 3^rd Place for her artwork titled, “Anemoia”.

Nina Harvey’s winning artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, along with winners from other Congressional Districts across the country, for one year.

“As a new Member of Congress, I was beyond excited to host my inaugural Congressional Art Competition this year. Even still, I was blown away by the talent, creativity, and depth showcased by the students who participated in this year’s event,” said Rep. Brown. “I would like to congratulate Nina Harvey, of Bedford Heights High School, for taking this year’s grand prize. I look forward to seeing her drawing on display in the U.S. Capitol.

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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting the public to early data that suggest potential inaccurate results from using the Abbott ID NOW point-of-care test to diagnose COVID-19. Specifically, the test may return false negative results.

“We are still evaluating the information about inaccurate results and are in direct communications with Abbott about this important issue. We will continue to study the data available and are working with the company to create additional mechanisms for studying the test. This test can still be used and can correctly identify many positive cases in minutes. Negative results may need to be confirmed with a high-sensitivity authorized molecular test,” said Tim Stenzel, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out today in hopes of helping to heal the hurt that the nation is feeling after a horrendous mass shooting in Buffalo, New York this past weekend.

“Today our hearts are broken and we grieve for the victims of the horrific act of gun violence in Buffalo and for their families and friends.  The Second Gentleman and I are praying for all those who knew and lost love ones. 
 
Law enforcement is proceeding with its investigation, but what is clear is that we are seeing an epidemic of hate across our country that has been evidenced by acts of violence and intolerance.  We must call it out and condemn it. Racially-motivated hate crimes or acts of violent extremism are harms against all of us, and we must do everything we can to ensure that our communities are safe from such acts.”

CLEVELAND- Saint Luke’s Foundation announced and welcomed Devonta Dickey as the Communications and Marketing Officer. Devonta serves a key role in the foundation and will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, and management of all internal and external communications, community engagement initiatives, branding initiatives, and event promotions.

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Campaign promotes vital resources to help people quit smoking

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers^® (Tips^®) campaign, now celebrating its 10^th anniversary, returns today with new ads encouraging people who smoke to quit. The campaign has had significant and sustained impact over the past decade, helping more than 1 million U.S. adults to quit smoking and inspiring millions more to try to quit. Year after year, the Tips campaign has proven its effectiveness while promoting a range of quit services.

In addition to promoting the 1-800-QUIT-NOW telephone-based counseling service, the Tips campaign will now also promote the new National Texting Portal developed in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute. Available in English and Spanish, the portal is designed to reach adults who may want to receive text messages to support them as they quit smoking. Adults can text QUITNOW to 333888 for free help in English or text DÉJELO YA to 333888 for free help in Spanish (mobile plan data and message rates may apply). Evidence-based texting services are an important complement to 1-800-QUIT-NOW, as texting services may reach people who want additional quit support but may be less likely to call a quitline.

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Beginning Monday May 16, 2022, weather permitting, the City of Cleveland will begin construction of Phase 1 of the East 185th Street Rehabilitation & Streetscape Project in the Cities of Cleveland and Euclid.

Work includes the rehabilitation of approximately 1.63 miles of East 185th Street, from Nottingham Road to Lake Erie. One-way traffic will be maintained during construction in the northbound direction between Pawnee Avenue and Lake Erie.

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The Division of Recreation is now hiring for multiple open positions, including counselors, student aides, recreation instructors, and more. Starting pay is $15.00 – call 216-664-2325 for more info, or apply online

New cancer center drug repository program is one of only a few of its kind in the State of Ohio

Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center has initiated a drug repository program for orally administered drugs used in cancer treatment and management of side effects for patients who are experiencing financial hardship. Prescriptions processed through the drug repository program will be provided at no charge to the patient.

“Many cancer patients face emotional and financial difficulties,” said Katherine Matthews, pharmacist with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Mansfield. “Providing cancer medications at no charge for eligible Cleveland Clinic patients is a meaningful way we can reduce barriers to care and support our patients throughout their treatment.”

The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy allows for donation programs for orally administered prescription drugs that treat cancer, its complications and side effects from treatment. Cleveland Clinic’s program receives donations of medications from patients and distributes them to Cleveland Clinic patients who are residents of Ohio and meet eligibility standards. A patient-needs assessment determines eligibility.

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Genuine Apple parts and tools can now be purchased by US customers

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced Self Service Repair is now available, providing repair manuals and genuine Apple parts and tools through the Apple Self Service Repair Store. Self Service Repair is available in the US and will expand to additional countries — beginning in Europe — later this year.

The new online store offers more than 200 individual parts and tools, enabling customers who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices to complete repairs on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups and iPhone SE (3rd generation), such as the display, battery, and camera. Later this year the program will also include manuals, parts, and tools to perform repairs on Mac computers with Apple silicon.

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