Month: January 2025

Extending Dry January? Here’s the Latest on Alcohol and Cancer

A Bold Suggestion: Should Alcohol Carry a Cancer Warning? In the past few weeks, we’ve seen some interesting headlines about alcohol. At the beginning of the year, Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that alcohol start carrying a warning to people that imbibing alcohol can increase their risk of developing cancer, in addition to current…
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Advocates Brave the Cold to Champion Breast Cancer Legislation

Waiting in line for half an hour in 15-degree weather outside the General Assembly did not deter our VBCF advocates! Despite the bitter cold and a packed legislative building, nearly 30 dedicated volunteer advocates from across the Commonwealth made a significant impact during our 2025 State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day last week. Advocates traveled from…
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Senate Action Needed Now for SB1238: Protect Patients from High Out-of-Pocket Costs

Update! Just a quick update that due to many delays yesterday in the State Senate, our bill, SB1238 was not heard in the Commerce and Labor Committee after all. It should be on the agenda for Monday, January 27th now so stay tuned! Also, you have more time if you have not had a chance to reach…
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Update on HB1828: A Step Closer to Eliminating Out-of-Pocket Costs for Diagnostic Breast Imaging

Unanimous Support in Subcommittee! Great news! Yesterday, the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee unanimously voted to report HB1828 to Appropriations. This marks a significant milestone—the first unanimous, bipartisan vote in support of the bill! Next up, the full Labor and Commerce Committee will vote on this recommendation, and they typically approve subcommittee suggestions. Afterward, HB1828…
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