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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI Uses Federal Funds to Increase Grant Paylines for Emerging Nurse Researchers

When the U.S. Congress passed the FY 2021 funding bill at the end of 2020, it recommitted its dedication to cancer research by increasing the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute’s (NCI’s) budget by $120 million.

How Public Health Can Stop the Pandemic (Hint: It’s COVID-19 Vaccination)

How Public Health Can Stop the Pandemic (Hint: It’s COVID-19 Vaccination)

ANA Launches Nurse-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

ANA Launches Nurse-Specific COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

U.S. Reps Introduce Bill to Support Frontline Workers and Families

U.S. Reps Introduce Bill to Support Frontline Workers and Families

Biden’s American Rescue Plan Targets Social Determinants of Health and Other Disparities

Cancer Health Disparities

Biden’s American Rescue Plan Targets Social Determinants of Health and Other Disparities

U.S. Rep. Underwood, RN, Introduces Climate and Health Protection Act

Cancer Health Disparities

U.S. Rep. Underwood, RN, Introduces Climate and Health Protection Act

ONS Supports Palliative Care, Access to Care in Latest Health Policy Agenda

Access to Cancer Care

ONS Supports Palliative Care, Access to Care in Latest Health Policy Agenda

Did the Cancer Moonshot Initiative Make 10 Years of Cancer Research Progress in 5 Years?

Cancer Moonshot

Did the Cancer Moonshot Initiative Make 10 Years of Cancer Research Progress in 5 Years?

HHS Releases National Strategic Plan to End HIV Epidemic

Patient Advocacy

HHS Releases National Strategic Plan to End HIV Epidemic

First Lady Jill Biden Celebrates World Cancer Day

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

First Lady Jill Biden Celebrates World Cancer Day

U.S. Rep. Underwood, RN, Highlights Health Priorities in Open Letter to Biden

U.S. Rep. Underwood, RN, Highlights Health Priorities in Open Letter to Biden

Biden Addresses Health Care and Racial Disparities in Series of Executive Orders

Cancer Health Disparities

Biden Addresses Health Care and Racial Disparities in Series of Executive Orders

CDC Campaign Fights Declining Cancer Screening Rates

Cancer Screening

CDC Campaign Fights Declining Cancer Screening Rates

Nurses Help NIH Clinical Center Kick Off COVID-19 Vaccinations

Nurses Help NIH Clinical Center Kick Off COVID-19 Vaccinations

February 25, 2021

Biden Transition Team Appoints Health Experts to Lead Various Agencies

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Biden Transition Team Appoints Health Experts to Lead Various Agencies

February 24, 2021

COVID-19 Immunity Lasts Multiple Months, NIH Study Shows

COVID-19 Immunity Lasts Multiple Months, NIH Study Shows

February 23, 2021

FDA Campaign Targets Youth Tobacco Use With Classroom Education

Cancer Risk Factors

FDA Campaign Targets Youth Tobacco Use With Classroom Education

February 22, 2021

Coalitions Cement Nursing’s—and ONS’s—Position in Health Policy

Cancer Health Policy

Coalitions Cement Nursing’s—and ONS’s—Position in Health Policy

February 18, 2021

Nurses Exemplify Pandemic Response and Preparedness Report

Nurses Exemplify Pandemic Response and Preparedness Report

February 11, 2021

Lawmakers Push for Permanent Telehealth Services

Patient Advocacy

Lawmakers Push for Permanent Telehealth Services

February 10, 2021

Providers Challenge Most Favored Nation Model on Drug Pricing

Prescription Medication

Providers Challenge Most Favored Nation Model on Drug Pricing

February 09, 2021

NCI Gives a Midpoint Progress Update on the Cancer Moonshot

Cancer Research

NCI Gives a Midpoint Progress Update on the Cancer Moonshot

February 08, 2021

President Biden Rejoins WHO in Support of Pandemic Efforts and Cancer Prevention

President Biden Rejoins WHO in Support of Pandemic Efforts and Cancer Prevention

February 05, 2021

Biden's First 100 Days Provide Opportunities to Prioritize Health Care

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Biden's First 100 Days Provide Opportunities to Prioritize Health Care

January 21, 2021

U.S. Senate Designates November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

U.S. Senate Designates November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

January 07, 2021

CDC Offers Infection Prevention Guidelines for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19

Cancer Risk Factors

CDC Offers Infection Prevention Guidelines for Patients With Cancer During COVID-19

January 06, 2021

Biden Appoints Nurse to COVID-19 Advisory Board

Biden Appoints Nurse to COVID-19 Advisory Board

January 06, 2021

Superhero Nurses Shine in Marvel Comic Book

Nurse Empowerment

Superhero Nurses Shine in Marvel Comic Book

January 05, 2021

Health Care Reunites a Divided Nation

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

Health Care Reunites a Divided Nation

December 28, 2020

NCI Links Persistent Poverty to Increased Cancer Mortality

NCI Links Persistent Poverty to Increased Cancer Mortality

December 17, 2020

Senate Bill Addresses PPE Shortage

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Senate Bill Addresses PPE Shortage

December 16, 2020

NIH Announces COVID-19 Initiative to Connect With High-Risk Patient Populations

NIH Announces COVID-19 Initiative to Connect With High-Risk Patient Populations

December 15, 2020

ONS Supports Bipartisan  Resolution  to Recognize November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

ONS Supports Bipartisan  Resolution  to Recognize November as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month

December 14, 2020

AMA, AHA, ANA Send Trump Administration Letter Encouraging Transition

AMA, AHA, ANA Send Trump Administration Letter Encouraging Transition

December 11, 2020

FDA Offers Guidance to Enhance Diversity in Clinical Trials

Cultural Competency

FDA Offers Guidance to Enhance Diversity in Clinical Trials

December 02, 2020

Smoking Initiation Declines in Teens, Rises in Young Adults

Smoking Initiation Declines in Teens, Rises in Young Adults

December 01, 2020

NIH Turns 80, Shares FDR’s Timeless Message

NIH Turns 80, Shares FDR’s Timeless Message

November 30, 2020

Nurses Account for Largest Group of Healthcare Providers With COVID-19 Infections

Nurses Account for Largest Group of Healthcare Providers With COVID-19 Infections

November 27, 2020

What Florence Nightingale Taught Us About Advocacy

Cancer Healthcare Advocacy

What Florence Nightingale Taught Us About Advocacy

November 19, 2020

Kansas ONS Chapters Advocate for Health Policy With Federal and State Leaders

Oncology Nurse Influence

Kansas ONS Chapters Advocate for Health Policy With Federal and State Leaders

November 12, 2020

Nurse Legislator’s Healthcare Affordability Act Included in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act

Patient Advocacy

Nurse Legislator’s Healthcare Affordability Act Included in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act

November 11, 2020

Nurses Can Access $85.3 Million of HHS Workforce Funding Awards

Nurse Empowerment

Nurses Can Access $85.3 Million of HHS Workforce Funding Awards

November 10, 2020

Cures 2.0 Act Would Expand on the Successes of 21st Century Cures Legislation

Cancer Health Policy

Cures 2.0 Act Would Expand on the Successes of 21st Century Cures Legislation

November 09, 2020

Resource Helps Explain the Potential Dangers of E-Cigarettes to Providers and Patients

Resource Helps Explain the Potential Dangers of E-Cigarettes to Providers and Patients

November 06, 2020

NCI Appoints New Director for Office of Cancer Survivorship

NCI Appoints New Director for Office of Cancer Survivorship

October 29, 2020

CMS Proposes Amendments to Telehealth, Preventive Care, and Staffing Concerns Amid COVID-19

CMS Proposes Amendments to Telehealth, Preventive Care, and Staffing Concerns Amid COVID-19

October 28, 2020

HHS Responds to Drop in Pediatric Vaccines Because of Stay-at-Home Orders

HHS Responds to Drop in Pediatric Vaccines Because of Stay-at-Home Orders

October 27, 2020

New NINR Director Celebrates Health Equity and Diverse Nursing Roles

Oncology Nursing Roles

New NINR Director Celebrates Health Equity and Diverse Nursing Roles

October 26, 2020

100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Reminds Us of the Power of Our Vote

Oncology Nurse Influence

100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Reminds Us of the Power of Our Vote

October 08, 2020

Nurses Have a Critical Role in Responding to COVID-19, NAM Says

Nurses Have a Critical Role in Responding to COVID-19, NAM Says

September 24, 2020

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