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March 6, 2025 by Yaminah Romulus, Manager of Government Affairs
A new state legislative session is underway, presenting new opportunities to shape policies that directly impact the well-being of cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Dana-Farber advocacy...
December 30, 2024 by Yaminah Romulus, Manager of Government Affairs & Kashaf Maheen, Patient Advocacy Intern
As the legislative session ends, we want to reflect on our progress together. From Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill, we saw several Dana-Farber legislative priorities become reality, resulting in...
March 5, 2024 by Yaminah Romulus and Michelle Lanteigne
Dear Legislative Action Network,With a busy 2024 legislative session underway, here is the latest update on priority legislation from Dana-Farber's advocacy team. For more information, click here...
June 29, 2023 by Kate Warren Barnes, Director of Government Affairs
 Our advocacy work together in the Legislative Action Network (LAN) Community, is driven by our shared vision for change -- change that improves the lives of people who have been impacted by a...
May 23, 2023 by Kate Warren Barnes, Director of Government Affairs
There is an African Proverb that says if you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Legislative Action Network (LAN) prides itself on choosing...
April 26, 2023 by Ryan Fessinger, Patient Advocacy Intern
As my time as the Dana-Farber Patient Advocacy intern draws to a close, I reflect on all I have learned. Although this conclusion is bittersweet, I am excited to take this opportunity to express my...
February 23, 2023 by Ryan Fessinger, Patient Advocacy Intern
 Calling all advocates! The Legislative Action Network (LAN) at Dana-Farber has hit the ground running in 2023 as we begin a new state legislative session and welcome a new Congress...
September 20, 2022 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
Today, on September 20, Dana-Farber is proud to join thousands of nonprofit organizations and volunteers in celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). First...
August 26, 2022 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
 Dana-Farber recently launched our Civic Health Champions Initiative. This new initiative was created in support of our community-based mission and in acknowledgement of the critical importance...
June 15, 2022 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
It's time for a mid-year advocacy check-up. Like our physical, mental and oral health, our civic health also needs regular attention.That is why you're invited to join Advocacy Rounds:...
November 23, 2021 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
This month we pause to give thanks for the over 1,200 members of the Dana-Farber Legislative Action Network (LAN). Thanks to your advocacy and feedback over the last year, LAN launched a new...
September 24, 2021 by Caroline Powers, SVP External Affairs
September means the start of fall, a return to cooler weather, students returning to school, and in Washington, DC, it means that Congress is returning from their summer recess.That is why September...
August 24, 2021 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
August is National Civic Health Month and the Dana-Farber Legislative Action Network (LAN) believes it is critically important to strengthen the relationship between health care, healthy...
July 29, 2021 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
In this July edition of the Dana-Farber Legislative Action Network (LAN) newsletter we are pleased to introduce to you Caroline Powers, the new Senior Vice President for External Affairs at...
May 27, 2021 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
We all have a story.Patients, caregivers, survivors, providers, family members, health care administrators - we all have a story.Policy is personal. Sharing your story with elected officials and...
April 6, 2021 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
It is often said that April showers bring May flowers. In the garden of legislative advocacy it could be said that April callers bring May followers. In this case the callers are our Legislative...
February 24, 2021 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
A new state legislative session has begun on Beacon Hill and over 6,500 bills were filed as of the February 19 bill filing deadline. The Dana-Farber Legislative Action Network (LAN) is proud to...
January 26, 2021 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
It is a time of renewal. A new calendar year. A new President, Vice President, and administration. A new Congress. A new state legislative session. Importantly, a new opportunity for advocates like...
November 18, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
People   American democracy is rooted in the idea that the people choose the elected officials who represent them. While the process of choosing our elected officials may have looked different this...
October 23, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
Make a Plan to Make Your Vote Count   While COVID-19 has meant we have had to forgo many of the activities that we normally participate in, voting shouldn’t be one of them. More than ever this...
September 23, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
Celebrating a Superhero with Support for Colorectal Cancer Screenings   Colorectal cancer is increasingly a concern for young Americans, especially with the recent passing of 43-year-old Chadwick...
July 15, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
Know Before You Go: Preparing for Election 2020   COVID-19 has changed much about how we live in our lives in 2020 and voting this year is going to be no exception. Thanks to legislation signed...
June 30, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
On Thursday June 25, 2020, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 2769, An Act Putting Patients First, a bill that seeks to maintains access to telehealth services for...
May 20, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
From the Desk of Anne Levine   This week marks an important milestone in the Dana-Farber COVID-19 road to recovery as we begin to resume research activity and increase patient volume on campus while...
April 29, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
From the Desk of Anne Levine The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has put unprecedented pressure on our nation’s health care system leaving cancer patients and survivors particularly vulnerable...
March 31, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
  From the Desk of Anne Levine   At Dana-Farber, the health and safety of our patients, their families and caregivers, along with the health and safety of our workforce, are our top priorities...
February 26, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
This February edition of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Legislative Action Network (LAN) is devoted to making your vote, your response and your voice count in 2020. Below are three easy examples of...
January 22, 2020 by Kate Audette, Director of Government Affairs
Legislative Lookback: 2019 in Review From Beacon Hill to Capitol Hill, 2019 was filled with hard fought victories that dedicated advocates from the Legislative Advocacy Network (LAN) contributed to...