'Mesothelioma' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 18, 2021
Honoring Brave Mesothelioma Warriors at This Year’s Miles for Meso
One great way to show support for a loved one who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma is by registering for the Alton Miles for Meso 5K, which will be held virtually for… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 4, 2021
Today We Remember D-Day and 2,500 Brave American Souls
When the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France, it marked a pivotal turning point in World War II — overwhelmed by the invasion, Nazi forces retreated back to… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 6, 2021
It’s National Nurses Week: Meet Amy Fair, Who Helps Families Impacted by Mesothelioma
If the years 2020 and 2021 have taught us anything, it’s that nurses are invaluable and the true unsung heroes of the American workforce. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have demonstrated incredible… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 21, 2021
CDC: ‘More Important Than Ever’ to Get a Flu Shot This Year – Especially Those in High-Risk Groups
With rare exceptions, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that every person 6-months-old or older get a flu shot each year between October and March. Getting a flu… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | December 22, 2020
How a Socially Distanced Holiday for Mesothelioma Patients Can Still Bring Everyone Together
With the holiday season now well underway, many families are asking themselves a similar question: How do we celebrate this important family holiday with the current safety recommendations related to COVID-19? The… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 11, 2020
Veterans Day 2020: A Chance to Honor All Who Served and the Challenges They Still Face
Over 17 million brave Americans have served in the U.S. military, putting their country before their own lives to ensure the freedom of our citizens. Today we commemorate Veterans Day to honor… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 4, 2020
7 Coping Strategies for Mesothelioma Patients, Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
As June begins, the world marks the halfway point in the year 2020. Only six months into the year, it is perhaps already true that no other year in recent memory has… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 16, 2020
7 Tips for Mesothelioma Patients, Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic from ADAO, Dr. Arthur Frank
On Friday, April 3, President and CEO of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) Linda Reinstein hosted a virtual luncheon with Dr. Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, who is ADAO’s Science Advisory Board… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 7, 2020
How to Be an Advocate Beyond Global Asbestos Awareness Week
As this year’s Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on a cornerstone of the asbestos-disease awareness and prevention efforts and our… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 31, 2020
The First Week of April Marks the 16th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week
For 15 straight years, April 1 through April 7 has been congressionally designated Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). Each year, the first full week of April marks a crucial time when advocates,… Read More
