Nation's Top Patient Advocacy Groups to Testify Before Senate Committee
Organizations to Highlight the Importance of Investing in Health Prevention Initiatives
(firmenpresse) - WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwire) -- 10/11/11 -- Leaders from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association are testifying jointly tomorrow before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to highlight the importance of chronic disease prevention.
Collectively, these organizations represent the interests of patients, survivors and families affected by four of the nation's most prevalent chronic diseases: cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. For the millions of Americans at risk of developing these deadly and costly chronic diseases, it is vital that the country invest in proven community interventions, clinical services, early detection and health screenings that will protect the health of our nation.
Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association
John R. Seffrin, CEO, American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
John W. Griffin, Jr., Chair of the Board, American Diabetes Association
The State of Chronic Disease Prevention"
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
The Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 430
Washington, D.C.
, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people extraordinary power to fight cancer with the training and tools they need to make their voices heard. For more information, visit .
is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit . Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke -- America's No. 1 and No. 3 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit or call any of our offices around the country.
Steven Weiss
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
(202) 661-5711
Lauren Gleason
American Diabetes Association
(703) 549-1500
Retha Sherrod
American Heart Association
(202) 785-7929
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