'Asbestos' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | September 20, 2011
ADAO to Give Online Screening of Asbestos Documentary, Breathtaking
Breathtaking, a documentary on the deadly consequences of asbestos exposure, tells the story of filmmaker Kathleen Mullen’s father who died of mesothelioma as a result of Canada’s asbestos mining industry. The Asbestos… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 25, 2011
Simmons Hanly Conroy Connects with Mesothelioma Community at MARF
Simmons Hanly Conroy employees, clients and other members of the mesothelioma community came together during the 8th Annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, held last month in Washington D.C. Every year the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 15, 2011
Meet Julie Gundlach at the Muny to Promote Asbestos Awareness for Earth Day
This Sunday, Julie Gundlach, a client of the firm, will organize an asbestos awareness booth at the 22nd Annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park. The booth is called the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 1, 2011
Mesothelioma Survivor Julie Gundlach Receives Alan Reinstein Award
Julie Gundlach, a client of Simmons Hanly Conroy and an inspiration for mesothelioma patients everywhere, has been included as one of the honorees for the 7th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference, which… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 23, 2010
Looking Back, Moving Forward
For me, December and the holiday season has always been a time to reflect on the past year. A time to remember the challenges we’ve overcome; the projects we’ve spearheaded; and the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 3, 2010
Add Your Mesothelioma Story to “Voices on the Wall” Awareness Campaign
Asbestos is a human carcinogen with no safe level of exposure. This is truth that sadly thousands of people around the world discover every year when they learn the devastating news that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 30, 2010
National Mesothelioma Awareness Day Becomes a Reality With Passing of H. Res 771, Creates a Long-Needed Platform For Advocacy Efforts
It’s been a long time in the making, but the mesothelioma community has finally achieved a monumental goal with the recent passage of H. Res. 771. The resolution officially makes Sept. 26… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 29, 2010
“Killer in the Attic” News Series Emphasizes Dangers of Asbestos Exposure
Andrew Schneider has written a 4-part series for AOL News focusing on the dangers of asbestos-riddled zonolite insulation and the massive failure of the EPA to inform and protect the public. It’s… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 11, 2010
Have You Thanked A Veteran Today?
Simmons Hanly Conroy advocates for veterans who died from asbestos related diseases On this Veterans Day, please remember to light a candle in memory of those who gave their lives to protect… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2010
Asbestos clinic gets surprise donation from Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation
A nationally recognized medical clinic in the small town of Libby, Montana, recently received a nice reminder that they’re not the only ones who think the work they do for patients with… Read More
