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SUSAN G. KOMEN® AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM UP TO HONOR MOMS FOR MOTHER'S DAY

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Susan G. Komen and Major League Baseball team up to honor moms for Mother's Day.

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  • Susan G. Komen and Major League Baseball team up to honor moms for Mother's Day.
  • "Partnering with Major League Baseball is an absolute honor for us at Komen as we know there is a special spark and dedication within their teams and fans alike.
  • Many Clubs across the League have partnered with Komen to honor moms in ballparks as part of Komen's "A Moment with Mom" program.
  • Special Komen Mother's Day Video will be shared in Major League Baseball stadiums across the country as well as Komen's social media channels.

Maryland Governor Moore Signs RadNet-supported Legislation to Make Follow-up Diagnostic Imaging for Breast and Lung Cancers More Affordable

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), today announced that Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law legislation to improve lung and breast cancer detection and diagnosis in Maryland.

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RadNet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNT), today announced that Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law legislation to improve lung and breast cancer detection and diagnosis in Maryland.
  • House Bill (HB) 815/Senate Bill (SB) 965 and HB 376/SB 184 require state-regulated insurers to waive patient cost-shares for supplemental diagnostic imaging associated with lung and breast cancers, respectively.
  • “It is estimated that we lost more than 2,000 lives to lung cancer and 800 lives to breast cancer last year in the State of Maryland.
  • These bills will help save the lives of Marylanders by eliminating financial barriers to follow-up or supplemental breast and lung cancer imaging.

This Week in People & Culture News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
  • And the vast majority of respondents do not believe that their employer is taking concrete steps to deliver on its commitments to gender equality."

This Week in Health News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the healthcare industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy health industry press releases from PR Newswire, including parents' dissatisfaction with pediatric mental health benefits.
  • NEW YORK, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the healthcare industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • To combat these growing concerns, Mightier has launched "Mightier for Business" that provides employers, health plans (both commercial and Medicaid) and digital health partners a solution to immediate access to pediatric mental health services.

Susan G. Komen® Welcomes Nine Leaders to Research Advisory Roles

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, has appointed nine world-renowned medical and research experts to serve as advisors to the organization. These breast cancer experts will be part of a distinguished group, known as Komen Scholars, who help guide Komen's research and scientific programs, with a focus on advancing discoveries to improve breast cancer outcomes for everyone.

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  • DALLAS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, has appointed nine world-renowned medical and research experts to serve as advisors to the organization.
  • The incoming class of nine Scholars joins an advisory group of nearly 50 world-class leaders in breast cancer research and advocacy, representing about 30 health institutions across the nation.
  • Their expertise spans many areas, including breast cancer biology, genomics, biomarkers, health disparities, therapeutics, clinical trials and imaging.
  • "We're grateful for the service of our departing Komen Scholars and appreciate the commitment they, our current, and new Komen Scholars have to ending breast cancer forever."

Susan G. Komen® Continues its Partnership with Mielle Organics to Fight Breast Cancer Disparities in Black and Brown Communities

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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DALLAS, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen® , the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it is continuing its partnership with Mielle Organics.

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  • DALLAS, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen® , the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it is continuing its partnership with Mielle Organics.
  • This partnership will help Komen's mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
  • Black women are about 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
  • "Mielle is honored to continue its partnership with Susan G. Komen, supporting their health equity work to eliminate breast cancer disparities by ensuring that Black women have access to high-quality care and treatments," says Mielle Chief Marketing Officer, Jolorie Williams.

Leaders in Breast and Lung Cancer treatment join SystImmune Inc's Clinical Science Advisory Committee

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Dr. Rugo and Dr. Tolaney bring more than 40 years combined of breast cancer clinical experience in early oncology research and global drug development.

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  • Dr. Rugo and Dr. Tolaney bring more than 40 years combined of breast cancer clinical experience in early oncology research and global drug development.
  • They have led high-profile clinical programs, including the development of Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy), the most recent drug approved for the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
  • Their expertise will guide SystImmune in the advancement of its ADC pipeline into breast cancer.
  • Dr. Rugo is the director of UCSF's breast cancer clinical trials program and the principal investigator of multiple clinical trials focusing on combining novel targeted therapeutics with standard treatment to improve the treatment of both early and late-stage breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen® To Host Two MORE THAN PINK Walks in Pennsylvania This Spring

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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PENNSYLVANIA, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host two MORE THAN PINK Walks this spring.

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  • PENNSYLVANIA, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host two MORE THAN PINK Walks this spring.
  • The East Pennsylvania MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, and the Pittsburgh MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Sunday, May 21.
  • The events will raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients, research and patient navigation services to better serve those impacted by the disease.
  • This year's East Pennsylvania MORE THAN PINK Walk is made possible by the following sponsors: Premier Sponsor Independence Blue Cross, as well as Alliance Cancer Specialists, Wawa, ShopRite, and PECO.

Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure Raises Money for Breast Cancer Patient Care Services in Research Triangle Park

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person Race for the Cure to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and advance research that brings us closer to ending the disease for good.

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  • RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person Race for the Cure to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and advance research that brings us closer to ending the disease for good.
  • "We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather for this year's Race.
  • We Remember Tent, where participants honor those whose lives have been lost to breast cancer.
  • Pillar tents which share how the money you are helping us raise is being used and the work Susan G. Komen is doing in our communities.

Susan G. Komen LivePink Program Provides Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Fitness-Focused Moms

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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DALLAS, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthy habits such as exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake, and maintaining a healthy weight are linked to a lower risk of breast cancer and other health conditions. Other healthy habits are good for your overall health. Research has shown that adopting healthy behaviors may not only help lower one's risk of breast cancer, but it can also improve survival and lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Healthy habits may also improve outcomes for those who are in active treatment. This Mother's Day, Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, offers a variety of gifts and services through its "LivePink" program that can help individuals make healthier choices every day. Additionally, products purchased through the program benefit Komen's mission to end breast cancer forever.

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  • This Mother's Day, Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, offers a variety of gifts and services through its " LivePink " program that can help individuals make healthier choices every day.
  • The GT + Komen Echelon® GT+ Connect Bike with the Echelon Komen Accessories can help you get moving this spring.
  • In partnership with Susan G. Komen, YogaWorks has created YogaWorks Pink , a free membership that offers a restorative fitness program for the breast cancer community.
  • The program also provides members access to YogaWorks' regular collection of more than 1,300 on-demand classes and 25+ live classes each day.