Category Archives: Press Releases

Press Release: Cancer Groups Praise Coverage of Genetic Counseling and Testing Under Affordable Care Act, Urge Coverage of Other Vital Services

For immediate release: February 28, 2013 Washington, DC—The federal government recently released regulations that clarify which preventive services will be covered under the Affordable Care Act without cost sharing for … Continue reading 

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Press release: Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Announces Three New Board Members, Board Roster for 2013

Washington, DC—The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance today announced the appointment of three new members of its Board of Directors, as well as the full slate of officers and board members … Continue reading 

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Press Release: Patient Advocacy Groups Urge States to Expand Medicaid, Ensure Coverage for Low-Income Adults

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2013 Washington, DC—The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has partnered with ten patient advocacy organizations to launch Coverage Counts, a campaign urging state legislatures to expand … Continue reading 

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2012.12.19 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Congratulates Dr. Beth Karlan on Appointment to National Cancer Advisory Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2012 Beth Karlan, MD, was recently appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board. Dr. Karlan is a member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Scientific … Continue reading 

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Calaneet Balas Named CEO of Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2012 Washington, DC—Today the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance announced that Calaneet Balas will join the organization as Chief Executive Officer beginning October 9, 2012. Ms. … Continue reading 

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Task Force Recommendations on Ovarian Cancer Highlight Need for Research and a Detection Test, Say Advocates

Washington, DC—On September 10, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on ovarian cancer screening. Based on current medical evidence, a committee of experts advised that … Continue reading 

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2012.8.29 Cancer Survivors, Advocates, Celebrities and Companies to Commemorate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Washington, DC—More than 20,000 women and men are expected to wear teal on September 7 in a show of support for women with ovarian cancer throughout the United States. September … Continue reading 

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2012.7.23 GFour Productions and Menopause The Musical® announce National Partnership with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Washington, DC – GFour Productions, producers of the hit show Menopause The Musical® has formed a national partnership with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance to raise awareness and to help … Continue reading 

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2012.7.9 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Will Honor Visionary Award Winners Susan Stautberg and Carol Aghajanian, MD, at Annual Teal Gala Supporting Advocacy for Women with Ovarian Cancer

Contact: Scott Perrin, The Event Office, 212-957-9155 New York, NY—The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance will celebrate its 15th Anniversary this fall with its first Annual Teal Gala in New York … Continue reading 

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2012.6.28 Supreme Court Ruling Ensures Health Coverage for Women with Ovarian Cancer

Washington, DC—The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance responded to today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act with a statement from Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President for Policy and External Affairs: … Continue reading 

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2012.6.13 New Report Ranks 50 States on Provision of Care to Women with Ovarian Cancer

Washington, DC—A report released by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance identifies four categories essential to quality care for women with ovarian cancer, and ranks all 50 states and the District … Continue reading 

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2012.5.8 Karen Kaplan to Leave Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Washington, DC–Since its founding 15 years ago, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has led the ovarian cancer patient advocacy movement, spearheaded survivorship programs and convened the only public survivor conference … Continue reading 

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