Chronic Disease Day
In recognition of Chronic Disease Day 2020, which took place last Friday, we called on Congress to include the Lymphedema Treatment Act in the next legislative package. The below announcement was
In recognition of Chronic Disease Day 2020, which took place last Friday, we called on Congress to include the Lymphedema Treatment Act in the next legislative package. The below announcement was
Only 29 Senators and 60 House members have yet to cosponsor the Lymphedema Treatment Act! They are listed below. If you see any of your members on the list please contact them again.
We hope that you and yours are staying safe and healthy, and are pleased to share with you two FREE items of interest to the lymphedema community. The Canadian Lymphedema Framework is
This year’s Lymphedema Awareness Month in March was largely overshadowed by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. While it’s unfortunate that many planned lymphedema-related events had to be canceled or postponed, every month,
This has been a challenging and isolating period for many of us. If you would enjoy connecting with other lymphedema patient advocates in your area, we encourage you to join your
Although Congress is in recess this week, there are still important ways in which you can advocate for passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act! There are many lymphedema patients who are frustrated by
When we conducted our first survey two months ago the pandemic was just beginning. We’ve since seen that this virus can manifest in a wide range of symptoms, with a
The House is expected to return this week to vote on the next legislative package – please contact your Representative again about including the LTA! Calling is the most effective and all
The Senate is back in session and needs to hear from you! If you have not called and emailed your Senators recently please do so this week. Calling is the most effective and
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