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Internationally Renowned Athlete Ricky Rubio to be Honored by the Cancer Support Community

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Mazzie was a staunch supporter of CSC and actively advanced its mission to support people living with cancer and their loved ones.

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  • Mazzie was a staunch supporter of CSC and actively advanced its mission to support people living with cancer and their loved ones.
  • Her leadership and advocacy for womens health issues, in particular ovarian cancer awareness, was honored with a special Tony Award in 2019.
  • Ricky Rubios work with his foundation is a shining example of an athlete leveraging their platform to make a difference, said Debbie Weir, CEO of the Cancer Support Community.
  • For more information, please call the toll-free Cancer Support Helpline at 888-793-9355 or visit www.CancerSupportCommunity.org.

Eagle Protect Sounds Alarm on Supply Chain Contamination

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Eagle Protects findings, combined with the meat recall notice, has prompted the company to issue an urgent warning to the food handling industry on the hidden risks of not just chemical but also significant microbial single-use glove contamination in the existing supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • Eagle Protects findings, combined with the meat recall notice, has prompted the company to issue an urgent warning to the food handling industry on the hidden risks of not just chemical but also significant microbial single-use glove contamination in the existing supply chain.
  • In the case of food recalls, the key concern which needs to be addressed is the source of contamination, said Steve Ardagh, CEO of Eagle Protect .
  • At what stage of the food supply chain is the contamination occurring?
  • Additional preventive controls are necessary to protect the food supply from glove cross-contamination.

Global public health organization JSI appoints Margaret Crotty as CEO

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The JSI family of companiesJohn Snow, Inc. (JSI), and the nonprofits JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., World Education, Inc., and the Partnership for Supply Chain Managementwelcome Margaret Crotty as the new CEO and president, succeeding JSI founder Joel Lamstein.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The JSI family of companiesJohn Snow, Inc. (JSI), and the nonprofits JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., World Education, Inc., and the Partnership for Supply Chain Managementwelcome Margaret Crotty as the new CEO and president, succeeding JSI founder Joel Lamstein.
  • As CEO of the three organizations, Crotty will oversee more than 4,100 public health- and education-focused staff who work in more than 45 countries, with combined budgets of more than $750 million.
  • Crotty serves on various health and education boards, including those of Northwell Health , the Open Medical Institute , the City University Graduate School of Public Health , the United Hospital Fund , and ACCESS Health International .
  • "Addressing these issues is critical to moving both public health and education forward," commented Crotty.

The Cancer Support Community Applauds the House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

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Friday, November 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act.
  • We applaud the House passage of the Build Back Better Act and urge the U.S. Senate to quickly take up and pass the bill so that people impacted by cancer can start benefiting from these historic investments, said Dr. Elizabeth Franklin, President of the Cancer Support Community.
  • As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gildas Club affiliates, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
  • For more information, please call the toll-free Cancer Support Helpline at 888-793- 9355, or visit www.CancerSupportCommunity.org .

Bipartisan Legislation Would Elevate the Patient Experience in the Drug Development Process

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

This innovative and forward-thinking bipartisan legislation could safely and efficiently revolutionize the delivery of health care in our country.

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  • This innovative and forward-thinking bipartisan legislation could safely and efficiently revolutionize the delivery of health care in our country.
  • Our bipartisan 21st Century Cures 2.0 legislation will provide our nations top scientific minds with the resources they need to find the cures and treatments to devastating illnesses that impact every family.
  • The bill includes a provision that would provide a clear and consistent mechanism to fully incorporate patient experience data (PED), which addresses the psychosocial concerns, needs, and preferences of patients, into the drug development process.
  • CSC furthers its focus on patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C. and across the nation.

Cancer Support Community’s Utilization Management Summit Spotlights Health Equity

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Monday, November 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) convenes its 3rd Annual Utilization Management Summit this Tuesday, November 16 at 1 p.m.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) convenes its 3rd Annual Utilization Management Summit this Tuesday, November 16 at 1 p.m.
  • This years Summit focuses on health equity, and features a keynote address from Dr. Karen Winkfield, Executive Director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, and recent appointee to the White Houses National Cancer Advisory Board.
  • Bringing together more than 100 health care professionals, patient advocate organizations, and various stakeholders in the utilization management space, this years Summit will examine how utilization management practices can increase health disparities.
  • The Utilization Management Summit is a part of CSCs ongoing commitment to examining the healthcare system from every angle to identify factors that contribute to and widen existing health disparities, said Phylicia L. Woods, Executive Director of the Cancer Support Communitys Cancer Policy Institute.

Cancer Support Community Honors Genentech with Founders Award for Innovation

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Monday, November 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has announced groundbreaking biotechnology company Genentech, a member of The Roche Group, as the recipient of the 2021 Founders Award for Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has announced groundbreaking biotechnology company Genentech, a member of The Roche Group, as the recipient of the 2021 Founders Award for Innovation.
  • Genentechs long-time support has enabled CSC to serve hundreds of thousands of people living with cancer.
  • The Founders Award for Innovation was presented at CSCs Annual Celebration, which was held virtually on October 28 at 8 P.M.
  • To watch the recorded event, go to: https://youtu.be/TPqVO2eLdYQ
    As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gildas Club affiliates, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

Mobility Joint Supplement, first product of Vital Pet Life's Plus line, aligns with latest consumer pet data

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Pet mobility products can come in treat form and contain artificial ingredients, GMO's or fillers, adding extra weight, thereby compromising pets' movement and mobility.

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  • Pet mobility products can come in treat form and contain artificial ingredients, GMO's or fillers, adding extra weight, thereby compromising pets' movement and mobility.
  • Krill Pristine Extractprovides joint pain relief, cartilage and connective tissue support while promoting collagen formation thereby increasing flexibility, movement and mobility.
  • About Vital Pet Life Vital Pet Life is a California based, certified WBENCwoman-owned business, featuring clean and sustainable pet wellness products.
  • Vital Pet Life's products include Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil , MSC certified 100% sustainable, Oatmeal & Aloe Vera Pet Shampooand Liquid Glucosamine .

The Cancer Support Community to Honor NBC News Today Host Craig Melvin

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Friday, October 8, 2021

Mazzie was a staunch supporter of CSC and actively advanced its mission to support people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Key Points: 
  • Mazzie was a staunch supporter of CSC and actively advanced its mission to support people living with cancer and their loved ones.
  • The NBC News Today host has shown tireless dedication to shining a light on the patient experience since his late brothers colorectal cancer diagnosis.
  • We are honored to extend the Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment to Craig Melvin, said CSCs president Elizabeth Franklin.
  • For more information, please call the toll-free Cancer Support Helpline at 888-793-9355, or visit www.CancerSupportCommunity.org.

Hy-Vee Safeguards Customers and Ensures Elite Food Safety Performance by Deploying ComplianceMate at Hundreds of Locations

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

"Through our partnership with ComplianceMate, we are ensuring our customers the best experience, the highest quality food, and the safest food prep," says Chuck Seaman, Vice President of Food Protection and Compliance at Hy-Vee.

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  • "Through our partnership with ComplianceMate, we are ensuring our customers the best experience, the highest quality food, and the safest food prep," says Chuck Seaman, Vice President of Food Protection and Compliance at Hy-Vee.
  • The award-winning ComplianceMate system uses a highly customizable food safety management software that automatically tracks key indicators of food safety risk.
  • Auditors now utilize the ComplianceMate system to gather and preview food safety data prior to entering stores.
  • "We empower teams to achieve elite food safety performance with even less labor, ultimately improving service to Hy-Vee's own customers."