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Brain Injury Alliance: Unmasking Brain Injury Event – Girl Power

October 25 Come be part of an international project to give voice to the often-silent epidemic of brain injury. This special session of Unmasking is just for our ladies. Come share the afternoon with some fellow women as you create a mask that tells your journey as a survivor or as the family member of…
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Patient Orgs Pen Letter to AZ Congressional Delegation

As members of the patient advocate community here in Arizona, we applaud your efforts to work onbehalf of patients and those who are most needy in our population. Whether it is working to streamlinenew cures or driving a bill to help Veterans with their mental health treatment, Arizona is lucky to have adelegation that works…
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Cancer Support Community Arizona: Does Cancer Run in Your Family?

Join this free virtual educational program to learn more! If you or someone in your family has had cancer, you should consider the possibility of cancer running in your family. Hear from a cancer genetic counselor about the risk of developing specific types of cancer based on your family history and ask any questions you…
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Cancer Support Community Arizona: Existe el Cáncer en su Familia?

Para obtener más información únase a este programa educativo virtual y gratuito! Si usted o alguien de su familia ha tenido cáncer, debe considerar la posibilidad de que el cáncer sea hereditario. Escuche a un asesor genético del cáncer, hablar sobre el riesgo de desarrollar tipos específicos de cáncer según sus antecedentes familiares y haga…
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Southern Arizona Lupus Foundation: 20th Annual Walk The Loop Fundraiser

Virtual Walk the Loop for Lupus 2021 is our 20th annual walk supporting the Lupus Foundation of Southern Arizona.  Join us Saturday, April 17th as we round up our virtual walk! This year we will be touring Tucson’s beautiful murals, starting Saturday, April 10th, through Saturday, April 17th, which will allow a full week for…
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Valle Del Sol: Educating communities of color on the safety of the vaccine

The Valle del Sol Mobile Team was at Solano Elementary School on the morning of March 11. They provided COVID-19 tests and vaccines as well as wellness checks for families. Make sure to visit us at www.valledelsol.com for upcoming events in the community or call us at (602) 258-6797 to schedule an appointment at one of our…
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Arizona Myeloma Network: TV spot to celebrate Arizona Family Caregiver Day

The Virtual Family Caregiver Day, March 11th provides information from Cancer Caregiveraz and the Az Caregiver Coalition, who is sponsoring the event. Additional organizations, dedicated to caregivers, are participating and offer a wide range of services, including: financial, legal, and mental and medical resources. Caregivers can also learn about current issues, policies, and resources for…
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Nine Arizona Patient Orgs Author Letter to AZ Congressional Delegation on Medicare Part D Access

In the past year, the word “protect” has taken on greater importance. We all know the importance of protecting one’s face during this pandemic, but it is also important that leaders like you protect Arizona’s patient community. While there are many key issues facing patients, our hope is that we can count on your support…
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Brain Injury Alliance: Annual Art Exhibition featuring creative masks designed by TBI survivors

Survivor Virtual Art Exhibit: The Creative Brain We are excited to bring you the work of over 40 artists. Each person with a piece in this show is a survivor of an acquired brain injury; an injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not congenital or degenerative. Some were artists prior to…
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Aunt Rita’s Foundation: AIDS testing changes due to COVID-19

When Gov. Doug Ducey issued a stay-at-home order for a month and a half last April into May, Aunt Rita’s Foundation saw requests for free home HIV test kits almost triple. “That part of our business exploded,” said Glen Spencer, executive director of the Phoenix nonprofit, which provides grant funding for HIV prevention programs as…
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