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Critical Care Nurse Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s Highest Civilian Honor

Reinforcing the public perception of nursing as the most trusted profession, President Joe Biden awarded Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MS, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, a critical care nurse, a Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2022 for her work in the COVID-19 pandemic.

The action against JUUL Labs Inc. is part of initial efforts to minimize the harm of tobacco and vapes on the public. This order comes after FDA announced two proposals prohibiting menthol in cigarettes and characterizing flavors in cigars in April 2022. Smoking and vaping cessation efforts have long been a priority for ONS. At least a dozen of cancers can be tied back to tobacco use, making advocating for regulations and cessation crucial for preventative care.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Orders JUUL to Stop Selling All of Its Products

Biden Cancer Moonshot Relaunch Will “End Cancer as We Know It”

Cancer Moonshot

Biden Cancer Moonshot Relaunch Will “End Cancer as We Know It”

Medicaid Expansion Under Affordable Care Act Reduces Health Disparities in Cancer Survival, New Study Suggests

Cancer Health Disparities

Medicaid Expansion Under Affordable Care Act Reduces Health Disparities in Cancer Survival, New Study Suggests

FDA Launches Campaign to Prevent Vaping Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

Cancer Risk Factors

FDA Launches Campaign to Prevent Vaping Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

CDC Reports More Than 1.7 Million New Cancer Cases in 2019

Cancer Research

CDC Reports More Than 1.7 Million New Cancer Cases in 2019

Legislation Funds FDA Programs to Support Safety, Lower Costs, and Spur Innovation

Prescription Medication

Legislation Funds FDA Programs to Support Safety, Lower Costs, and Spur Innovation

Funding to Advance Equity in Cancer Screening and Follow-Up Care Allocated by the HHS

Cancer Screening

Community Health Centers Get Funding to Advance Equity in Cancer Screening and Follow-Up Care

Senators Cantwell, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Battle Unfair Drug Pricing

Prescription Medication

Senators Cantwell, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Battle Unfair Drug Pricing

Healthcare Organizations Advocate for Clinical Trial Diversity in Letter to Congress

Clinical Practice

Healthcare Organizations Advocate for Clinical Trial Diversity in Letter to Congress

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Protect People’s Health From Climate Events

Health Promotion

Biden-Harris Administration Launches Initiative to Protect People’s Health From Climate Events

NCI Hosts Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Clinical Trial Accrual

Oncology Clinical Trials

NCI Hosts Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Expanding Clinical Trial Accrual

COVID-19’s Impact on Nurses Jeopardizes Quality Care

COVID-19’s Impact on Nurses Jeopardizes Quality Care

CMS’s Chronic Pain Experience Journey Map Will Help Patients and Providers

Pain Management

CMS’s Chronic Pain Experience Journey Map Will Help Patients and Providers

Senators Baldwin, Capito Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Palliative and Hospice Care

Palliative Care

Senators Baldwin, Capito Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Palliative and Hospice Care

New FDA Standards for Tobacco and Menthol Products Reduces Cigarettes’ Appeal

Health Promotion

New FDA Standards for Tobacco and Menthol Products Reduces Cigarettes’ Appeal

FDA’s Industry Guidance Will Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Clinical Trials

Oncology Clinical Trials

FDA’s Industry Guidance Will Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Clinical Trials

U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Cases on Medicaid Requirement to Work

Patient Financial Advocacy

U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Cases on Medicaid Requirement to Work

Decree Houses ARPA-H Under NIH Oversight

Decree Houses ARPA-H Under NIH Oversight

Health and Equity Matter for Black Mothers, HHS Says

Patient Quality of Life

Health and Equity Matter for Black Mothers, HHS Says

HHS Announces $226.5 Million to Launch Community Health Worker Training Program

HHS Announces $226.5 Million to Launch Community Health Worker Training Program

After Two Decades of Trust, It’s Time for Action

Oncology Nurse Influence

After Two Decades of Trust, It’s Time for Action

Rep. Upton Retires After Leading Historic Cancer Care Legislation

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Rep. Upton Retires After Leading Historic Cancer Care Legislation

Americans Have Stronger Access to Affordable Health Coverage Through New Biden Executive Order

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Americans Have Stronger Access to Affordable Health Coverage Through New Biden Executive Order

Minority Populations Represent Nearly Half of 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences for Researchers Through All of Us

Genetics & Genomics

Minority Populations Represent Nearly Half of 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences for Researchers Through All of Us

U.S. Representative Pallone Questions Vaping Companies on Teen Marketing

Cancer Risk Factors

U.S. Representative Pallone Questions Vaping Companies on Teen Marketing

NCI Director Steps Down After Successful Tenure

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Director Steps Down After Successful Tenure

Research Shows That Vaping Alters Mouth Microbes

Cancer Research

Research Shows That Vaping Alters Mouth Microbes

Teleoncology Addresses Health Disparities With High Satisfaction for Patients and Providers, NCI Shares

Access to Cancer Care

Teleoncology Addresses Health Disparities With High Satisfaction for Patients and Providers, NCI Shares

Racial and Ethnic Groups Report COVID-19–Related Discrimination, NIH Says

Racial and Ethnic Groups Report COVID-19–Related Discrimination, NIH Says

$560 Million in Relief Payments Distributed to Institutions Affected by COVID-19

$560 Million in Relief Payments Distributed to Institutions Affected by COVID-19

COVID-19 Contributes to Climbing Costs of Cancer Care

COVID-19 Contributes to Climbing Costs of Cancer Care

Robert Otto Valdez Appointed AHRQ Director

Robert Otto Valdez Appointed AHRQ Director

CDC Emphasizes Importance of Cancer Screenings During COVID-19

Cancer Screening

CDC Emphasizes Importance of Cancer Screenings During COVID-19

More Women Have Access to Essential Health Care, HHS Says During Women’s History Month

Quality of Care

More Women Have Access to Essential Health Care, HHS Says During Women’s History Month

Younger Nurses Are Leaving the Profession Because of Emotional Health

Nurse Well-Being

Younger Nurses Are Leaving the Profession Because of Emotional Health

CMS Expands Eligibility Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose Computed Tomography

CMS Expands Eligibility Criteria for Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose Computed Tomography

Nurses Share Career Advice, Growth Opportunities at BEACON Career Forum

Nursing Professional Development

Nurses Share Career Advice, Growth Opportunities at BEACON Career Forum

National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Creates Path Out of Pandemic

National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Creates Path Out of Pandemic

Legislators, Professional Organizations Advocate for Safety Protections for Healthcare Workers

Legislators, Professional Organizations Advocate for Safety Protections for Healthcare Workers

American Rescue Plan Funds Will Reduce Burnout, Promote Mental Wellness Among Healthcare Workforce

Nurse Well-Being

American Rescue Plan Funds Will Reduce Burnout, Promote Mental Wellness Among Healthcare Workforce

NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship Funded More Than $10

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship Funded More Than $100 Million for Survivorship Research in 2020

Diverse Healthcare Equity Requires Providers and Policymakers to Unite for Change

Cancer Health Disparities

Diverse Healthcare Equity Requires Providers and Policymakers to Unite for Change

Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Women and Children Improve Under Affordable Care Act

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Preventive Healthcare Guidelines for Women and Children Improve Under Affordable Care Act

CMS Takes Action to Lower Out-of-Pocket Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs

Patient Financial Advocacy

CMS Takes Action to Lower Out-of-Pocket Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Costs

Carole Johnson Returns to HHS as HRSA Administrator

Patient Advocacy

Carole Johnson Returns to HHS as HRSA Administrator

Biden Names Interim Leaders to Office of Science and Technology Policy

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Biden Names Interim Leaders to Office of Science and Technology Policy

$9 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funds Support Healthcare Institutions

$9 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Funds Support Healthcare Institutions

February 25, 2022

Marketplace Policy Changes Increase Access for Healthcare Coverage in 2023

Patient Financial Advocacy

Marketplace Policy Changes Increase Access for Healthcare Coverage in 2023

February 24, 2022

E-Cigarettes Affect Adults and Kids Differently, FDA Center for Tobacco Products Director Says

E-Cigarettes Affect Adults and Kids Differently, FDA Center for Tobacco Products Director Says

February 23, 2022

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