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Lung Cancer Alliance Applauds Additional Funding for Lung Cancer Research Program
The House of Representatives’ passage of a bipartisan amendment securing an additional $6 million to the Department of Defense Lung Cancer Research Program in the 2019 fiscal year budget brought praise from Lung Cancer Alliance.
The House of Representatives’ passage of a bipartisan amendment securing an additional $6 million to the Department of Defense Lung Cancer Research Program in the 2019 fiscal year budget, brought praise from the Lung Cancer Alliance.
With the additional $6 million, the research funding levels for the program were restored from $14 million to the original $20 million approved in 2009 by Congress for the Congressionally Directed medical Research Programs' (CDMRP's) Lung Cancer Research Program. According to the Lung Cancer Alliance, the move was pushed by Congressman Rick Nolan, D-Minnesota, and Frank LoBiondo, R-New Jersey.
The Lung Cancer Research Program at CDMRP has played a critical role in supporting innovative lung cancer research within the military and general public is several areas, including risk assessment, early detection, and survivorship.
Read more about CDMRP and the Lung Cancer Alliance's full press release here.
Beyond Insulin: The Impact of Next-Generation Diabetes Technology
April 17th 2024Experts explain how new diabetes technologies like continuous glucose monitors are transforming care beyond intensive insulin therapy, offering personalized insights and improving outcomes for patients of all treatment levels.
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Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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