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SUMMARY:The Annual APSHO JADPRO Live Virtual 2021
DESCRIPTION:New Paths to Patient Care – Keynote Presentation by Maimah Karmo \nRegistration link: https://www.jadprolive.com/registration/ \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        \nBREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/the-annual-apsho-jadpro-live-virtual-2021/
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:#ALONETOGETHER Virtual Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by DJ Dimepiece \n“Let Love Be Your Frequency” \nOn Instagram Live – Follow us @tigerlily_foundation \nFirst Saturday of each month! \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        \nBREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/alonetogether-virtual-dance-party-first-saturdays/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Dance Party
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SUMMARY:Community Sound Bath - Deepening Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:We come together in community to be supported by the soothing vibrations of breath\, silence\, and sound. The session begins with setting an intention for your practice\, followed by gentle stretches and breathing techniques to guide you into deep relaxation and surrender. The remainder of the journey is a sound bath guided by crystal singing bowls\, tuning forks\, drum\, guitar\, and vocal toning channelling the frequencies of love. \nJoin Michaela on the first Thursday of every month for an opportunity to nourish your body\, mind\, and soul. Give yourself the gift of loving care\, attention\, and a space to relax and release at the end your day. Sweeten your sleep by entering this sanctuary of self love and connection. \nNo prior experience with meditation or sound healing is necessary. Wear what makes you feel most comfortable\, have a cushion and blanket near by. Bring a curious mind and an open heart. \nABOUT MICHAELA BEKENN \nMichaela Bekenn is a Toronto-based interdisciplinary artist\, songwriter\, dancer\, and storyteller. She completed her yoga training through the Sivananda Centre in Quebec & India\, her Sound Therapy training through the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Toronto\, and her Meditation teacher training through the Nalanda Institute in New York. She teaches Compassion-Based Resilience Training (CBRT) to individuals and groups\, as well as mindfulness practices for addiction recovery\, stress reduction\, and aiding chronic pain. She finds great joy in working with diverse demographics across Toronto\, offering meditation in corporate offices\, yoga\, music\, and nature-based education for youth\, and sound healing & yoga sessions for all ages and abilities. Michaela believes deeply in the power of community and integrative wellness. She is committed to nurturing a safe practice and inclusive space for participants to feel held\, and nourished from the inside out. \n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        \nBREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/community-sound-bath-deepening-gratitude-first-fridays/
CATEGORIES:Community Sound Bath
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SUMMARY:TIGERLILY FOUNDATION IS HOSTING ITS FIRST VIRTUAL PINK BOA 5K!
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/event-tigerlily-foundation-is-hosting-its-first-virtual-pink-boa-5k/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000
DTSTAMP:20211008T224623Z
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SUMMARY:TYSONS CORNER CENTER SUMMERFEST FIT CLUB
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/tysons-corner-center-summerfest-fit-club/
CATEGORIES:Event,Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T203000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL COMMUNITY SOUNDBATH
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/virtual-community-soundbath/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T130000
DTSTAMP:20211008T223110Z
CREATED:20211008T223110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T223110Z
UID:10000071-1613732400-1613739600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:WHY BLACK GENES MATTER: GENETIC COUNSELING & BREAST CANCER
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/why-black-genes-matter-genetic-counseling-breast-cancer/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T133000
DTSTAMP:20211008T222820Z
CREATED:20211008T222820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T222820Z
UID:10000070-1613655000-1613655000@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:DISPARITIES ALLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/disparities-alliance-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T130000
DTSTAMP:20211008T222454Z
CREATED:20211008T222454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T222454Z
UID:10000069-1613048400-1613048400@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:EPISODE 2: KNOW YOUR BODY/KNOW YOUR PATIENT
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/episode-2-know-your-body-know-your-patient/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T123000
DTSTAMP:20211008T222124Z
CREATED:20211008T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T222124Z
UID:10000066-1612522800-1612528200@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:#KNOWMOREDISPARITIES
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/knowmoredisparities-creating-a-space-for-conversation-for-us-by-us-panelists-ashley-dedmon-josan-sutherland-tiffani-smithson-dr-altovise-ewing-keynote-speaker-deltra-kroemera-why-black-genes-m/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T110000
DTSTAMP:20211008T222302Z
CREATED:20211008T222302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T222302Z
UID:10000067-1607414400-1607425200@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SAN ANTONIO BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T160000
DTSTAMP:20211008T221942Z
CREATED:20211008T221942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T221942Z
UID:10000065-1606752000-1606752000@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:CHAIR YOGA + SELF CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/chair-yoga-self-care-for-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T150000
DTSTAMP:20211008T221620Z
CREATED:20211008T221620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T221620Z
UID:10000063-1605963600-1605970800@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:BREAK THE TABOO:A CONVERSATION ON BREAST HEALTH\, MENTAL HEALTH &COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/break-the-tabooa-conversation-on-breast-health-mental-health-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T110000
DTSTAMP:20211008T221224Z
CREATED:20211008T221224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T221224Z
UID:10000060-1605862800-1605870000@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:#PULLUPASEAT WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/pullupaseat-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T190000
DTSTAMP:20211008T220300Z
CREATED:20211008T220300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T220300Z
UID:10000057-1605286800-1605294000@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:TIGERLILY FOUNDATION’S KENDRA GIVES BACK
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/tigerlily-foundations-kendra-gives-back/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T173000
DTSTAMP:20211008T215723Z
CREATED:20211008T215723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T215723Z
UID:10000055-1605283200-1605288600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:FACEBOOK LIVE WITH OUR PARTNERS AT SHARE CANCER SUPPORT ON “YOUNG BLACK WOMEN AND METASTATIC BREAST CANCER”
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/facebook-live-with-our-partners-at-share-cancer-support-on-young-black-women-and-metastatic-breast-cancer/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T140000
DTSTAMP:20211008T221752Z
CREATED:20211008T221752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T221752Z
UID:10000064-1604145600-1604152800@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:PULL UP & SUPPORT
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/pull-up-support/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T110000
DTSTAMP:20211008T221430Z
CREATED:20211008T221430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T221430Z
UID:10000062-1604048400-1604055600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:#PULLUPASEAT CANCER WHILE BLACK
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/pullupaseat-cancer-while-black/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T203000
DTSTAMP:20211008T221207Z
CREATED:20211008T221207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T221207Z
UID:10000061-1603976400-1604003400@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:PEOPLE V. CANCER: BATTLING CANCER IN THE TIME OF COVID
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/people-v-cancer-battling-cancer-in-the-time-of-covid/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T203000
DTSTAMP:20211008T220949Z
CREATED:20211008T220949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T220949Z
UID:10000059-1603911600-1603917000@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:BLACK IN CANCER: ACCOUNTABILITY AND OWNERSHIP TOWARDS HEALTH EQUITY
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/black-in-cancer-accountability-and-ownership-towards-health-equity/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T123000
DTSTAMP:20211008T220447Z
CREATED:20211008T220447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T220447Z
UID:10000058-1603530000-1603542600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:TIGERLILY FOUNDATION’S VIRTUAL SPIRIT RETREAT: TRANSFORMING THE CANCER JOURNEY WITH SPIRITUALITY
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/tigerlily-foundations-virtual-spirit-retreat-transforming-the-cancer-journey-with-spirituality/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201015
DTSTAMP:20211008T215821Z
CREATED:20211008T215821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T215821Z
UID:10000056-1602633600-1602719999@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:PULL UP & PARK DC
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/pull-up-park-dc/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T160000
DTSTAMP:20211008T213633Z
CREATED:20211008T213633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T213633Z
UID:10000054-1602331200-1602345600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:TIGERLILY FOUNDATION’S BREW AND THROUGH WITH BREAST CANCER SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines \n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n        \n\n 
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/tigerlily-foundations-brew-and-through-with-breast-cancersilent-auction-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200918T110000
DTSTAMP:20211008T211733Z
CREATED:20211008T211733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T211733Z
UID:10000050-1600419600-1600426800@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:#PULLUPASEAT: ADDRESSING BIASES IN CLINICAL & HCP PRACTICES
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/pullupaseat-addressing-biases-in-clinical-hcp-practices/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T123000
DTSTAMP:20211008T212515Z
CREATED:20211008T212515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T212515Z
UID:10000052-1599649200-1599654600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:TUMAINI: BREAST CANCER OUTREACH
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/tumaini-breast-cancer-outreach/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200904T100000
DTSTAMP:20211008T212021Z
CREATED:20211008T212021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T212021Z
UID:10000051-1599210000-1599213600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:#KNOWMOREDISPARITIES: ADDRESSING BIASES IN CLINICAL & HCP PRACTICES
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/knowmoredisparities-addressing-biases-in-clinical-hcp-practices/
CATEGORIES:Past Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T140000
DTSTAMP:20211008T211445Z
CREATED:20211008T211445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T211445Z
UID:10000049-1597413600-1597413600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:LUNCH WITH MY LIFE COACH WITH BRUCE VANHORN
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/lunch-with-my-life-coach-with-bruce-vanhorn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T200000
DTSTAMP:20211008T192641Z
CREATED:20211008T192641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T192641Z
UID:10000048-1597262400-1597262400@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:TWITTER CHAT: “BLACK WOMEN AND CLINICAL TRIALS”
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/event-twitter-chat-black-women-and-clinical-trials/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T160000
DTSTAMP:20211008T191929Z
CREATED:20211008T191929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T191929Z
UID:10000044-1597161600-1597161600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:YOGA WITH VALENCIA ROBINSON
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        \nBREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
URL:https://tigerlilyfoundation.org/event/yoga-with-valencia-robinson/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200713T193000
DTSTAMP:20211008T191013Z
CREATED:20211008T191013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T191013Z
UID:10000042-1594663200-1594668600@tigerlilyfoundation.org
SUMMARY:THE #INCLUSIONPLEDGE PARTNERSHIP TO IMPACT HEALTH EQUITY
DESCRIPTION:BREAST SCREENING ADVOCACY DAY\n\n\nJANUARY 2015 \nWomen’s Health Care Advocates Speak out Against USPSTF for Finalizing Guidelines Despite Legislation Imposing a Two-Year Moratorium on Their Implementation \n\n DECEMBER 2015 \nPALS Act Passed! \nWe worked hard to make this happen and finally in mid-December Congress passed and the President signed legislation into law that includes the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act! This legislation prevents the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft breast cancer screening recommendations from being implemented for two years. The legislation also provides a two-year “time out”\, which will allow for the concerns of young women\, breast cancer survivors\, the medical and advocacy communities to be addressed\, while ensuring women’s continued access to lifesaving mammograms. We would not have done it without support from you!  Thanks to your letters\, emails and calls\, the USPSTF guidelines encountered pushback nationwide\, standing up for the millions of women who deserve access to early detection services beginning at age 40. Thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you as we continue to work with stakeholders to ensure young women have the access to lifesaving screening. \n  \nLeft to Right: Aleena Clavel\, Bershan Shaw\, Heidi Floyd\, Maimah Karmo\, Amy Matthews\, Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz\, Ginger Pillar\, Becky Olson\, Ania Bassene\, Rachele Ballard\, Peggy Stephens\, Jennie Halstead\, Shondia Sabari \nNOVEMBER 2015 \nWhat Tigerlily Foundation is Doing: \nTigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) has been a participant in a coalition of women’s health groups\, voicing our opposition to the United States Preventative Service Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on breast screening guidelines. In April 2015\, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed new breast cancer screening guidelines that would limit access to mammography for millions of women ages 40 to 49.  The draft recommendations give annual mammograms for women ages 40-49 a “C” grade\, meaning most women in this age group\, according to the Task Force\, do not need an annual exam. \nMuch has happened since the draft guidelines were released.  Tigerlily became a sponsor of a change.org petition which has helped to educate women about the issue and to build support for stopping the USPSTF draft guidelines. Nearly 20 clinical/women’s health organizations have stated their opposition to all or some portion of the Task Force’s recommendations. Sixty-three members of Congress joined a bicameral\, bipartisan letter to HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell expressing their opposition to the recommendations. The House of Representatives Doctor’s Caucus (which includes two nurses in its membership) sent its own letter to Secretary Burwell urging her to prevent these recommendations from being finalized. \nIn July\, legislation was introduced in Congress to place a 2 year moratorium on the implementation of the USPSTF draft breast screening guidelines.  The bills\, HR 3339 and S. 1926\, is called the Protect Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) and was sponsored by Senators Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Representatives Renee Ellmers\, RN (R-NC) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL).  We need to help build support for the PALS Act and hope all of you will contact your member of Congress to voice your support. However\, the Task Force could finalize the draft guidelines at any time. \nOn October 20\, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued updated breast cancer screening guidelines. These recommendations included increasing the age to start mammogram screenings from 40 to 45 in healthy women at average risk for breast cancer. In addition\, the new guidelines increase the time between screenings for women over 55 at average risk from once per year to once every two years. \nIn addition\, at least three other organizations have guidelines on screening mammography age and frequency.  These conflicting recommendations\, have resulted in much confusion amongst women. \nIn response to these recommendations and to help increase the visibility around issue\,  Tigerlily Foundation will be hosting a Breast Screening Advocacy Day on November 16-17.  We will be flying in advocates from across the country to participate in meetings with Congressional Members and staffers\, to ensure our voices are heard and that the PALS legislation is passed. \n\n PALS Act – Background Information and Documents:\nThe documents below provide detailed information on the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings (PALS) Act S. 1926/ H.R. 3339. \nWhat is the PALS Act and Why We Need It: PALS Act One Pager \nComparison of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines \nWhite paper – Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Under PHSA 2713(a)(4) \nAmerican Cancer Society: Screening Guidelines
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