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November 16, 2010

The Federal Government has recently taken unconventional actions surrounding prostate cancer. Advocates keep in mind, healthcare policy is political and the right combination of hard work, preparation and advocacy is needed for success.

Events, Health

Light the Night for Men’s Health November 21, 2010

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November 16, 2010

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Malecare , a men’s cancer support and advocacy organization, is leading the efforts for our country’s first annual Men’s Health Night on November 21. We’re asking every home to light a blue bulb that night, to honor the men we love, those who are living and those who we wish were still with us, our [...]

Advocacy, Health, Policy, Public Policy

New Men’s Health Website Launched by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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November 3, 2010

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A new men’s health website called Healthy Men was launched today by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). AHRQ falls under the U.S Department of Health & Human Services. It primarily functions as a research agency and additionally provides research grants to academic institutions, private entities, and public organizations.

Legislative, Policy, Public Policy

Prostate Cancer Screening Policy Update

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October 27, 2010

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is a large piece of legislation that can be confusing. Much of the legislation leaves the formation of regulations and implementation to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Men’s Health Network (MHN) is closely monitoring and analyzing regulatory developments for prostate cancer [...]

Editorials, Health, Policy, Public Policy

Black Men Need More Awareness, Access to Prostate Cancer Screening

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October 11, 2010

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According to the 2009 National Healthcare Disparities Report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), “American men with prostate cancer were 25 percent less likely to die from the disease in 2006 than they were in 1999.” “The rate at which American men died from prostate cancer declined from 31 deaths to 23.5 [...]