Advocacy

HHS Launches Network of Leaders and Organizations to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations

As of July 2021, more than 159 million individuals in the United States have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 coronavirus, totaling about 48.1% of the U.S. population. However, approximately 173 million others have not, or suggested they will not, receive the vaccination. President Biden’s goal of having 70% of Americans receive at least one vaccine dose and 160 million adults to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4, 2021, fell short.

National Cancer Act Turns 50

National Cancer Act Turns 50

Biden-Harris Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities Support Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Patient advocacy

Biden-Harris Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities Support Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Senate HELP Committee Reviews Federal Agencies’ COVID-19 Response

Senate HELP Committee Reviews Federal Agencies’ COVID-19 Response

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing

Patient financial advocacy

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing

CMS Extends Enrollment Period Access for Marketplace Coverage

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

CMS Extends Enrollment Period Access for Marketplace Coverage

As Usage Increases, U.S. Senators Reintroduce Telehealth Access Bill

Cancer healthcare advocacy

As Usage Increases, U.S. Senators Reintroduce Telehealth Access Bill

FDA Requires E-Cigarette Brands to Provide Information on Social Media Practices

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Requires E-Cigarette Brands to Provide Information on Social Media Practices

FDA Launches National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week

Cancer health disparities

FDA Launches National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week

NINR Seeks Nursing Input for 2022–2026 Strategic Plan

Oncology nursing community

NINR Seeks Nursing Input for 2022–2026 Strategic Plan

USPSTF Recommends Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at 45

Cancer screening

USPSTF Recommends Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at 45

National Library of Medicine Director Recognizes the Role of the Nurse During National Nursing Week

Oncology nurse pride

National Library of Medicine Director Recognizes the Role of the Nurse During National Nursing Week

ACA Provides Healthcare Coverage to 31 Million Americans

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

ACA Provides Healthcare Coverage to 31 Million Americans

ONS Leader Recognized as 2021 Congressional Woman of the Year

ONS Leader Recognized as 2021 Congressional Woman of the Year

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19

Healthcare safety standards

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers From COVID-19

Challenging Times Require Bold Policy Actions

Cancer health policy

Challenging Times Require Bold Policy Actions

HHS Solidifies Protections for LGBTQ Patients

Oncology nurse-patient relationship

HHS Solidifies Protections for LGBTQ Patients

Big Tobacco Continues to Target Female Smokers, but Oncology Nurses Can Help

Oncology nurse influence

Big Tobacco Continues to Target Female Smokers, but Oncology Nurses Can Help

Research Between Structural Racism and Health Disparities Calls for Changes in Healthcare Delivery

Cancer health disparities

Research Between Structural Racism and Health Disparities Calls for Changes in Healthcare Delivery

U.S. Rep. Underwood Pushes for Increased Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

U.S. Rep. Underwood Pushes for Increased Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The Future of Nursing Charts a Path to Achieve Health Equity

The Future of Nursing Charts a Path to Achieve Health Equity 

Vivek Murthy Confirmed as U.S. Surgeon General, Again

Patient advocacy

Vivek Murthy Confirmed as U.S. Surgeon General, Again

Oncology Nurses Are Making a Difference in Policy and Advocacy

Oncology nurse influence

Oncology Nurses Are Making a Difference in Policy and Advocacy

Share These Resources to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

Share These Resources to Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

FDA Bans Menthol and Flavored Cigars Through New Product Standards

FDA Bans Menthol and Flavored Cigars Through New Product Standards

New HHS Secretary Becerra Says Increased Access and Reduced Disparities Are Agency Priorities

New HHS Secretary Becerra Says Increased Access and Reduced Disparities Are Agency Priorities

Patient Advocate Groups Challenge Medicaid Engagement Requirements

Access to Cancer Care

Patient Advocate Groups Challenge Medicaid Engagement Requirements

Cancer Deaths Decline, CDC Says, but More Prevention and Screening Are Needed

Cancer screening

Cancer Deaths Decline, CDC Says, but More Prevention and Screening Are Needed

HRSA Awards $99 Million to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States

Patient advocacy

HRSA Awards $99 Million to End the HIV Epidemic in the United States

ACA Medicaid Expansion Improves Health and Increases Access to Care for Young Adults

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

ACA Medicaid Expansion Improves Health and Increases Access to Care for Young Adults

CDC Builds a Powerful Plan to Confront Racism and Health

Patient advocacy

CDC Builds a Powerful Plan to Confront Racism and Health

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Receives $200 Million Funding Increase

Nurse empowerment

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Receives $200 Million Funding Increase

NHGRI Proposes Action Agenda for Building Diverse Genomics Workforce

Genetics & genomics

NHGRI Proposes Action Agenda for Building Diverse Genomics Workforce

Executive Orders Put a Stamp on Administration’s Policy Priorities

Cancer healthcare advocacy

Executive Orders Put a Stamp on Administration’s Policy Priorities

WHO Campaigns for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity

WHO Campaigns for Global COVID-19 Vaccine Equity

FDA Makes Strides in Premarket Review of Tobacco Product Applications

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Makes Strides in Premarket Review of Tobacco Product Applications

A Free Lunch Doesn’t Exist: How I Became an ONS Health Policy Advocate

Oncology nurse influence

A Free Lunch Doesn’t Exist: How I Became an ONS Health Policy Advocate

Nurse Appointed as Acting U.S. Surgeon General

Nurse empowerment

Nurse Appointed as Acting U.S. Surgeon General

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $10 Billion to Address Disparities in Vaccine Confidence and Distribution

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $10 Billion to Address Disparities in Vaccine Confidence and Distribution

Biden Establishes Gender Council to Advance Equity and Equality for Women

Access to Cancer Care

Biden Establishes Gender Council to Advance Equity and Equality for Women

ANA: Nurses Should Remember the Importance of Self-Care

Nurse well-being

ANA: Nurses Should Remember the Importance of Self-Care

NCCN Dr. Steven Pergam Educates Patients With Cancer on COVID-19

Patient Education

NCCN Dr. Steven Pergam Educates Patients With Cancer on COVID-19

NCI Uses Federal Funds to Increase Grant Paylines for Emerging Nurse Researchers

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Uses Federal Funds to Increase Grant Paylines for Emerging Nurse Researchers

How Public Health Can Stop the Pandemic (Hint: It’s COVID-19 Vaccination)

How Public Health Can Stop the Pandemic (Hint: It’s COVID-19 Vaccination)

ANA Launches Nurse-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

ANA Launches Nurse-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

U.S. Reps Introduce Bill to Support Frontline Workers and Families

U.S. Reps Introduce Bill to Support Frontline Workers and Families

Biden’s American Rescue Plan Targets Social Determinants of Health and Other Disparities

Cancer health disparities

Biden’s American Rescue Plan Targets Social Determinants of Health and Other Disparities

U.S. Rep. Underwood, RN, Introduces Climate and Health Protection Act

Cancer health disparities

U.S. Rep. Underwood, RN, Introduces Climate and Health Protection Act

ONS Supports Palliative Care, Access to Care in Latest Health Policy Agenda

Access to Cancer Care

ONS Supports Palliative Care, Access to Care in Latest Health Policy Agenda

Did the Cancer Moonshot Initiative Make 10 Years of Cancer Research Progress in 5 Years?

Cancer moonshot

Did the Cancer Moonshot Initiative Make 10 Years of Cancer Research Progress in 5 Years?

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