All posts by Simmons Hanly Conroy
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 9, 2013
Simmons Employee Golf Tourney to Feed Area Elementary Students
Elementary school children in the free and reduced lunch program in the Alton School District will receive additional support during weekends this coming school year. The beneficiary of the 9th Annual Simmons… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 29, 2013
Study Finds Januvia May Damage Pancreas
Januvia is a once-daily medication prescribed to help lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Also known by the name Sitagliptin, the medication can be used in combination with… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 15, 2013
Asbestos Facts and Stats You Should Know
April 1 through 7 was officially designated as “Asbestos Awareness Week” by Senate Resolution 66 by the U.S. Senate. The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization has officially assigned the theme of the 2013… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 12, 2013
U.S. Surgeon General Stresses Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure has been directly linked to the development of mesothelioma and other serious diseases. For many years, the dangers of exposure to the toxic fibers of asbestos have been well-known across… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 11, 2013
New Type of Diabetes Drug Approved by FDA
A Johnson & Johnson drug that treats type 2 diabetes in a new way is now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Invokana, as the drug is known, will… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 27, 2013
FACT Act Threatens Rights of Asbestos Victims and Families
The latest effort by asbestos companies to limit compensation to asbestos victims has begun. Asbestos companies have used their political influence to introduce a new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 20, 2013
Asbestos Conference Keynotes Feature Asbestos Medical Expert, Advocate
This weekend Perry Browder, myself and other attorneys and staff with the Firm will attend the 9th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference in Washington, D.C. We are proud not only to once… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 13, 2013
Honorees to Be Awarded at the 2013 ADAO Conference Dinner
As a new event on the agenda for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization 2013 Asbestos Awareness Conference, ADAO is proud to announce its Awards and Recognition Dinner. The dinner will take place… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 5, 2013
Meso Foundation to Host Live Stream of 2013 Symposium
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation’s 2013 Symposium is an event for mesothelioma patients, survivors, and family and friends of victims. The event is an opportunity to gather together to raise awareness for… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 26, 2013
Mesothelioma Symposium To Feature Popular Event Fundraising Session
Six Steps to Fundraise for Mesothelioma Research In 2007, St. Louis resident Shelly Kozicki was the first person to start a named grant through the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation in honor of… Read More