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CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® announced today that it has named Rita Forden as Chief Executive Officer. Forden joins Susan G. Komen from the Illinois division of the American Cancer Society. "Rita is a nationally recognized leader in the health education and cancer prevention community," said Richard Biller, Chairman of the Board for the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. "She has a passion for making a...
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Infiniti is sponsoring the "Round by Round" bracket game to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer, which is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), with a sizable increase in the target donation amount for the fight against cancer. Fan participation will again determine the final amount given, up to a possible $700,000 total. (Logo:...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Siemens announced that it is partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) in support of its premier national event to fight breast cancer - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The company, a pioneer in the fields of industry, energy, and healthcare, which includes the development of solutions to aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer, has become an official ACS National Partner and will participate in multiple...
Strong Implementation of and Education about Affordable Care Act Critical for Cancer Community; Increased Access Coupled with Research Key to Progress in Beating Disease WASHINGTON, June 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new poll illustrates the difficulty that cancer patients, survivors and their families face in affording needed health care and paying for other basic necessities such as food and heat, underscoring the need to strongly implement the Affordable Care Act so that it works for...
There's no excuse not to get a warrant of fitness health check, writes Janine Rankin. -------------------- Men's bodies are in demand - alive, not dead. They're the target of a series of campaigns encouraging men to get health checks before it's too late. The Cancer Society is launching a comprehensive men's health awareness campaign around Father's Day challenging men to tick a scorecard and see a health professional. In a separate campaign, the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Radius...
Support for people with cancer and their families is provided by the Cancer Society of New Zealand from its Christchurch office in Manchester Street. Josie Cowen, a support services staff member, and Meg Biggs, a cancer information nurse, who work from the Cancer Society office in Manchester Street, are two members of a dedicated team which provides answers for those affected by the diagnosis of cancer. The support services staff offer regular contact for people with cancer, their...
By HUMPHREYS, Lyn A TOTAL ban on retail displays of cigarettes and tobacco is the Taranaki Cancer Society's lastest challenge. And most smokers agree with the move. The local branch yesterday joined the Cancer Society of New Zealand in launching a DVD called Out of Sight Out of Mind, which shows the effects of advertising on smoking rates and cancer. Research has shown children who see tobacco advertising at retail outlets have increased perception of the availability, use and...
