Current News Women In Government Releases Rheumatoid Arthritis Task Force Policy Recommendations for States
Women In Government today issued policy recommendations on the current state of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in America. The policy recommendations were issued after a day-and-a-half meeting that brought together national experts on issues including a clinical overview of RA in America, state programs and policies, personal perspectives on living with this disease, the costs of RA, and vocational rehabilitation opportunities. 
 Women In Government Announces Mary Brooks Beatty As New President
Washington, DC --- Oct. 24, 2008 --- Women In Government, a nonprofit, bipartisan organization of women state legislators, today announced Mary Brooks Beatty as its new President, effective Nov. 17, 2008. Ms. Beatty comes to Women In Government with an extensive background in state legislatures and government affairs, and has served as Executive Director for a national environmental nonprofit. Ms. Beatty will replace current President, Susan Crosby, as she retires at the end of this year. Ms. Crosby has served Women In Government as a member of the Board of Directors during her legislative career in the late 1990s, and as Deputy Executive Director and President since 2004.
 Women In Government Releases Video of Legislative Cancer Survivors at First Annual Breast Cancer Summit
During the Women In Government hosted First Annual Breast Cancer Is Personal: Legislative Survivors' Summit in Washington, DC on September 25-27, 2008, the organization debuted a new eight minute video clip featuring legislative cancer survivors and healthcare champions discussing their diagnosis and policy opportunities. To view the video, click here.
 First National Public Health Summit Emphasizes Role Of Survivorship In Breast Cancer Advocacy
Women In Government Convenes State Policymakers, Survivors, Medical Experts, and Advocates in Washington, DC, Sep. 25-27 Washington, DC --- Sep. 25, 2008 --- According to the American Cancer Society, there are approximately 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States and 182,460 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2008. Recognizing the continuing health threat posed by breast cancer and the unique role that survivors can play as advocates for improved access to prevention and treatment, Women In Government – a nonprofit, bipartisan organization of women state legislators – will host its first annual Breast Cancer Policy is Personal: Legislative Survivors’ Summit focusing on advances in breast cancer treatment and prevention, health disparities, and utilizing survivorship in advocacy. The Summit will be held from Sep. 25 to 27, in Washington, DC, and is a unique meeting of state policymakers who are also breast cancer survivors, state agency representatives, and public health advocates.
 Women In Government Releases Women & Heart Disease Task Force Policy Recommendations for States
Women In Government today issued policy recommendations on the current state of heart disease prevention in America. The policy recommendations were updated after reconvening the Heart Disease Task Force for a day and a half meeting that brought together national experts on issues including the current state of heart disease prevention in America, state programs and policies working to prevent heart disease, racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease, prevention services for seniors, and gender considerations and barriers in diagnosing and treating heart disease among women.
 Women In Government Releases Higher Education Task Force Policy Recommendations For States
Women In Government, a national, bipartisan educational association of women state legislators, announced the release of higher education policy recommendations today, the outcome of the recently held Higher Education Task Force Meeting. “Women In Government is pleased to bring the issue of adult education to the forefront of state legislatures through the policy recommendations of the Higher Education Task Force,” said Sarah Wells, vice president of Women In Government. “The Task Force brought together powerful national, state, and institutional leaders in higher education to assist Women In Government members in crafting a broad set of policy recommendations to serve as the foundation of state legislative activity.”
 Women In Government Issues New State Policy Recommendations On Family Economic Success
Women In Government, a national, bi-partisan, non-profit organization representing women state legislators, today issued policy recommendations on the issue of family economic success, including asset building, financial literacy, predatory lending and Earned Income Tax Credits, following the reconvening of the Family Economic Success Task Force.
 National, Non-Governmental Organization of Women State Legislators Releases International Toolkit at the 20th World Cancer Congress
Washington, DC, September 3, 2008 – Women In Government, a national, bi-partisan organization of women state legislators released a new international toolkit during the 20th World Cancer Congress on August 28, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland. Susan Crosby, president, debuted the toolkit while presenting on a panel of speakers regarding mobilizing and educating the public.
 Women In Government President, Susan Crosby, Honored With Prestigious Indiana Distinguished Hoosier Award
Washington, DC - August 11, 2008 - Susan Crosby, president of Women In Government received a Distinguished Hoosier Award from Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels on August 1, 2008 in Indianapolis. The presentation of the award by Sen. Connie Lawson (R-Danville) took place at a tribute dinner to Crosby, hosted by Women In Government, a national, bipartisan non-profit organization of women state legislators. The dinner took place during the 15th Annual Midwestern Regional Conference held in Indianapolis. The award, one of the highest honors given by the state to its citizens, noted Crosby's dedication to public service and the development of sound public policy.
Women In Government Educates State Policymakers About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Women In Government Celebrates May, National Arthritis Month, by Educating Women About Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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 Women In Government to Present at 20th World Cancer Congress
Women In Government to Present at 20th World Cancer Congress & Release Toolkit on Cervical Cancer Prevention. Women In Government's Board of Directors and staff members will travel to Geneva, Switzerland for the August 27, 2008 event.
Women In Government Issues New State Policy Recommendations On Education, Access, & Funding For Mental Health Services.
Women In Government issued policy recommendations on the issue of mental health, including access to and funding for mental health services, education to reduce stigma, and the value of mental health parity, following the first meeting of the Mental Health Task Force.
Women In Government Receives Federal & Foundation Grants For Critical Health & Education Programs.
Women In Government confirmed a federal grant from AHRQ to partially support the “Annual Outreach to Vulnerable Populations Conference” with a session on rural healthcare.
Women In Government Authored Article On Cervical Cancer In The February 2008 Issue Of Medsurg Nursing.
The article finds that cervical cancer/HPV vaccine awareness is up, but that more efforts are needed to ensure access and availability.
Connecticut State Representative, DebraLee Hovey, Participates In Second Annual European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.
Conn. State Rep. DebraLee Hovey (R-Monroe), Secretary of Women In Government, was an invited speaker earlier this week at the European Cervical Cancer Association (ECCA) and Interest Group’s (ECCIG) First Summit in honor of the Second Annual Cervical Cancer Prevention Week in Europe.
Utah State Representative Karen Morgan Named Chair Of Women In Government.
On January 3, 2008, Utah State Representative Karen Morgan (D-Salt Lake City) was sworn in as Chair of Women In Government’s Board of Directors at the 14th Annual State Directors’ Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.
States Turn Challenges Into Opportunities, Advancing Cervical Cancer Prevention Efforts, According To a New Report Released Today.
A new report shows that states are making progress in the fight against cervical cancer, but still face barriers in terms of racial and socioeconomic disparities in cervical cancer incidence, mortality, and a lack of access to care.
Women In Government Hosts National, Annual Meeting For Women State Legislators, Focused On Critical Public Policy Topics.
Women In Government, convened the 14th Annual State DirectorsÂ’ Conference bringing together veteran women state legislators elected by their colleagues to serve as key contacts for their state with the organization.
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