All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 7, 2018
Amid Criticism for Defending Accused Abuse Witness, Pope Francis Names New Sexual Abuse Panel
On February 17, Pope Francis renewed the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in an apparent effort to continue addressing widespread sexual abuse in the Catholic church. However, the renewal comes… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 27, 2018
Raise Awareness for Mesothelioma and Rare Diseases on February 28, 2018
When something is considered “rare,” it doesn’t occur very often. One rare disease may only affect a small number of people. But when you consider there are over 6,000 existing rare diseases,… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 2, 2018
Mesothelioma and World Cancer Day: Raising Awareness of Rare and Deadly Diseases
February 4 is a day dedicated every year, all over the world, to the fight against cancer. Each World Cancer Day, the aim is to get as many governments and individuals as… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 30, 2018
Opioid Lawyers Prepare to Step in for Government on Ending the National Crisis
A year since its annual death toll surpassed that of the entire Vietnam war, three months since it was declared a public health emergency and mere weeks since it was named a… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 5, 2018
Communities Sue Pill-Makers as Overdose Deaths Contribute to Decline in American Life Expectancy
American adults expect that, on average, they have a good chance of living longer, healthier lives than their parents. They hope their own kids can say the same thing. For the second… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 22, 2017
This Holiday Season, Support a Veteran in Need with Your Time, Gifts and Thoughts
Most of us think of the holidays as a time for family, festivities and giving, and rightly so. But for veterans, the holiday season can sometimes be a challenging time. The sacrifices… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 28, 2017
Fighting More Than Fires: Firefighters Affected by Long-Term Illnesses
Wildfires not only put lives in danger from fast-moving flames, they also devastate communities in terms of lost property and personal belongings. But even after the fires have been extinguished and families… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 21, 2017
Alton Miles for Meso Raises $30,000 for Asbestos Charity
Thank you for being a part of the Miles for Meso community and the 9th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run & 3K Fun Run/Walk. This year’s race had a record… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 6, 2017
Movember, Men’s Health Awareness and the Diseases We Should Be Talking About
On average, men die six years earlier than women. While genetic and cultural differences certainly factor into this statistic, men are still facing a dilemma that’s rarely talked about and, in some… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 24, 2017
Respiratory Care Week 2017: Changing the World One Breath at a Time
This week is Respiratory Care Week, a global effort to recognize the importance of lung health and respiratory care providers. Celebrated in the last week of October each year, this is a… Read More
