Advocates of health care reform were thrilled to see a bill pass the Senate on Christmas Eve. Critics of reform had been pessimistic about whether or not senators would vote before the end of the session. But now that legislation has come this far, what are the next steps? In the coming weeks legislators [...]
Last year, President Obama inspired the Office of Management and Budget to begin a pedometer challenge. According to some sources, a pedometer is the most cost effective way of increasing activity levels. Peter Orzag, Director of the OMB, explains that Obama’s goal was to spread wellness activity programs throughout the federal government. [...]
Last night’s historic vote for health care reform was a solid victory for cancer survivors. A middle of the night vote in the U.S. Senate moved health care reform forward with several key components in tact. Of interest to cancer survivors is the issue of insurance coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As a result of C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition’s advocacy efforts, $15 million for a new peer reviewed cancer research program is included in the final Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill. This new cancer research program will research cancers, like colorectal cancer, that are not addressed in the breast, prostate, lung and ovarian [...]
Each year, the Colorectal Cancer Coalition brings together volunteers from across the country to learn about the latest legislative issues affecting cancer patients and their families, and encourage federal legislators to make colorectal cancer a number one priority...
In mid August, the Colon Cancer Coalition helped promote efforts by the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Alert Network to bring the real voices of cancer survivors, caregivers and concerned citizens to the ears of legislators. A blog post at GetYourRearinGear.com, gave readers information about submitting their own voice messages to the organization. [...]
The American Cancer Society Cancer Alert Network has been working hard to bring a clear message to Congress. “We all believe that every American should be able to see a doctor when they’re sick,” writes Molly Daniels in an email to ACS supporters. Her message comes with a plea to watch and support [...]
A well performed push-up is the most efficient way to strengthen all of the major muscle groups in the upper body. The push-up strengthens muscles in the chest (pectorals), back (latissimus dorsi), the shoulders (deltoids) and triceps (back of the upper arm). Because a push-up requires an exerciser to stabilize the body, important [...]
Last night, President Obama addressed Congress and the American public about his plans for health care reform. Obama debunked myths about his proposed reform package in an effort to calm fears about a government takeover of health care. But the president also addressed the importance of access to important preventative screening tests, including [...]
After a weekend honoring the work of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, Congress is back at work debating key health care reform issues. Media coverage of Republican opposition has been extensive. So, in an effort to clarify misconceptions about his planned approach, President Obama used his weekly address to “debunk” the most pervasive [...]
