ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Mayo Clinic has been awarded $6 million to expand cancer prevention and outreach to American Indian and Alaska Native patients. The National Cancer Institute gave the five-year grant for clinical...
...who will present an informative discussion on osteoporosis and its prevention, as well as speakers focusing on cancer prevention and nutritional intervention for health and wellness.
...Foundation, totaling over $27,250. Forum focuses on cancer, prevention The 2003 Women's Health Forum, "Celebrating...Malcom Berg-Smith. Roche is the director of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program for the State of Alaska Division...
...Department's Section of Epidemiology to be one of this year's speakers. Jeanne has been the Director of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program for Alaska's Division of Public Health since 1991. At the Women's Health Forum, Roche will...
...cancer in the Juneau area. The Relay For Life is a 24-hour community event that raises awareness about cancer, cancer prevention, advocacy issues, education and patient services. Please join us for an informational meeting on Dec. 19 at the...
...campaign idea came from Hollie Marshal of Minnesota, a survivor of child abuse. Marshal spun off the pink breast cancer prevention ribbon. Last year, the Mint Green Ribbon campaign embraced Juneau, Anchorage, the Matanuska and Susitna valleys...
...risk. There is a difference between selling a cure for toe fungus and one for breast cancer. The research about cancer ``prevention'' is dicey enough. Do we want to get information from the folks with a vested interest in sales? Ah yes, sales...
...immunization is highly politicized and is being put into law, the state department's program is voluntarily. "This is cancer prevention; it is a health issue," said Laurel Wood, Alaska's immunization program manger. "It is important for people...
...Washington Breast Oncologist and Dr. Carolyn Brown, OB/GYN and State of Alaska Medical Officer. Dr. Gralow spoke of cancer prevention and treatment. Dr. Brown presented information on hormone replacement therapy and strategies for health. Thank...
Advocates rallied at the Capitol Wednesday for funding breast and cervical cancer prevention for women without insurance. Gov. Frank Murkowski requested $1.8 million from the Legislature this year to help cover reduced...
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