Subject: Advocacy Conference
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Advocacy Conference
SILENT NO MORE
September 24-25, 1998 Washington, D.C.
What is the Advocacy Conference:
For the first time ever, advocates, caregivers, health care =
professionals, and policy makers will have the opportunity to come =
together to learn about ovarian cancer medical and public policy issues,
=as well as about awareness and advocacy tools to advance an ovarian =
cancer agenda. Scheduled so that we can join the Sept 26th "MARCH" that
will bring cancer activists across the country to Washington, D.C. to=
draw national attention to all cancers, this first ever national
conference for the ovarian cancer community promises to be an historic
and exciting event. Learning and working together, we will lay the
foundation for our community to become effective advocates for change at
the federal level and in our own communities.
Who should attend:
Ovarian cancer survivors; at-risk women; families; caregivers; health
care professionals; community health outreach workers; women's health
advocates; federal and state policy makers; and others working with the
ovarian community.
When: Registration -12 noon, Thursday, September 24
Sessions and Workshops -Thursday afternoon through
Friday afternoon =
September 25 Reception -5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday,
September 24
"THE March" -Saturday, September 26
Where: Embassy Suites Square Hotel
2000 N St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-9000
Special conference rates will be available until
July 22 @ $99 per night single; $129 per night double.
Be sure to tell the reservation agent that you are with the Ovarian
Cancer National Alliance
Preliminary Program Topics
a.. Science of ovarian cancer: basics, treatment options, and the future
b.. Understanding the federal health care structure=20
c.. Educating women and health care providers=20
d.. Understanding clinical trials=20
e.. Effective legislative advocacy=20
f.. Advocacy at community level=20
For more information, write us at:
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
P.O. Box 33107
Washington, DC 20033
call us at 202-452-5910
e-mail us at ovarian@aol.com
Hope this information Benefits those that need to learn and understand,
whether Ovarian or any cancer that there are advocates who wish to
helpand support.
God Bless
marty auslander
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