Americans Report that Summertime is the Worst Season for Frequent Heartburn

AUDIO: Anita Brikman, Executive Director, Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, June 27, 2019) – More than one in four adults experiences heartburn at least once a week. Sometimes called acid reflux, heartburn is an uncomfortable or painful burning feeling in your chest...

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New Effort To Fight Rising Hepatitis C Infections in North Carolina

AUDIO: Daniel Raymond, Deputy Director of Planning and Policy, Harm Reduction Coalition
(Raleigh, NC, Thursday, June 13, 2019) — There are nearly 110,000 North Carolinians living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Community leaders, healthcare providers and local officials have been on the front lines of addressing these...

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New Effort To Fight Rising Hepatitis C Infections in West Virginia

AUDIO: Derek Spencer, Executive Director with Government Affairs, Gilead Sciences
(Charleston, WV, Wednesday, June 5, 2019) – There are nearly 21,000 West Virginians living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Community leaders, healthcare providers and local officials have been on the front lines of addressing these...

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The Latest Cancer Research being Presented at the 55th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

AUDIO: Sumanta K. Pal, MD, chair, ASCO’s Cancer Communications Committee
(Chicago, IL, Monday, June 3, 2019) – Cancer experts from around the world will gather to explore the latest  research impacting patient care across the entire cancer care continuum, from prevention and screening to symptom...

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Maternal Health Coverage Report Shows States that Expanded Medicaid Improved the Health of Women

AUDIO: Joan Alker, Executive Director, the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, May 22, 2019) – A new report from Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families, shows that Medicaid fills the gaps in maternal health coverage and leads to healthier babies and mothers. States...

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