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... of experience, I have diagnosed and supported many cancer patients alongside other medical providers. This insidious disease leads to costly care and long suffering for the patient both in mind, body and spirit. I have also watched cancer take the lives (too soon) of multiple paternal family members thus I have a passion for prevention, decreasing cancer incidence and ultimately decreasing cancer recurrence.    Health Equity is the key to decreasing poor cancer outcomes. African Americans die from cancer more than any other racial or ethnic group due ... due to economic hardship and discrimination. The statistics are disheartening, shocking and unnecessary in a country with more access the care than anywhere else in the world. I desire to be a part of the change in this tide by sharing the lifestyle habits we can all implement to ...

... the next decade. But, it's widely expected that a significant part of that savings will come from cutting existing programs, which could include health programs. There are many cancer-related programs at-risk of significant cuts: Breast Cancer Prevention Programs In October, an important ... previous budget proposals have threatened to cut funding for cancer research. Medicare and Medicaid Nearly 50% of all cancer patients receive health coverage through Medicaid or Medicare. These individuals are generally our oldest, least healthy and most vulnerable citizens, and they have no alternative way of accessing affordable medical care. The Congressional Super Committee ...

... Auditorium)  1:00PM – Event Wrap Up 1:30 PM – Optional lunch at Chicago Connection  3:00 PM - Optional Opportunity to attend Senate Health and Welfare Committee   Review our priority Idaho 2025 Legislative Priority Handout Idaho Medicaid Storybook Idaho Cancer Facts & Figures ... In 2018, Idaho voters passed Medicaid expansion with 60% of the vote, sending a strong message that Idahoans wanted to see increased access to health care for their friends and neighbors. Expansion offers coverage to individuals earning up to $20,000 per year, and families of 4 earning up to ...

... and the Oncology Nursing Society-Nominating Committee. She currently serves on the Board of the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care. Ms. Mueller retired after serving 21 years as the vice president and chief nursing officer for the North Florida Regional Medical Center. She had management and quality of care responsibilities for the areas of nursing, pharmacy, rehab, respiratory, regulatory and emergency services. She oversaw the first and ongoing ... and being elected as an Honorary Life Member of the American Cancer Society, Inc. Board. Ms. Mueller received a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985 and a bachelor of science in nursing degree from the University of North ...