September 22, 2022: Two bills led by Sen. Smith take critical steps to help protect access to safe and effective reproductive health care products. We at NCHR are appreciative of her work to act in the face of the many challenges presented following the Dobbs decision.
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What You Need to Know About Preventing and Treating Monkeypox (Mpox)
Monkeypox can infect anyone. It is important to know how to protect yourself and your family. Here is information symptoms, how to prevent infection, vaccines and treatments, and the research showing they are safe and effective.
Read More »NCHR Comments on the CMS National Coverage Analysis of Seat Extenders for Wheelchairs
September 14, 2022: We strongly support the coverage of wheelchair seat extender systems through Medicare and encourage CMS quickly act on this decision. There are numerous direct medical benefits from the use of power seat elevation systems in power wheelchairs. Many preventable complications and secondary conditions are common among individuals who spend long periods of time unable to stand or walk, restricted to a bed, chair, or wheelchair.
Read More »Opinion: Are Turf Fields a Safe Place for Kids to Play in Westfield?
Dr. Diana Zuckerman, PH.D, Tap into Westfield: September 12, 2022 As a mother, I used to think that artificial turf and rubber playground surfaces were a clever and attractive alternative to grass fields. As a scientist, however, I learned that my children were being exposed to unsafe chemicals without my knowledge or consent. I recently wrote […]
Read More »ALS drug gets rare second review
Matthew Perrone, AP: September 7, 2022 (This AP article was published in numerous newspapers and media outlets across the country) A closely watched experimental drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease got an unusual second look from U.S. regulators on Wednesday, following intense pressure to approve the treatment for those with the fatal illness. Patients and their […]
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