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Sep272017
CONGRESS MAINTAINS PROTECTIONS FOR AMERICANS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS
Senate leadership announced yesterday that it will not proceed with the proposed Graham-Cassidy bill. As with previous efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, this legislation would have posed a serious threat to our community and reduced health care availability for millions of Americans.Read Full Article CONGRESS MAINTAINS PROTECTIONS FOR AMERICANS WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS -
Sep262017
PULMONARY FIBROSIS WALK SURPASSES PARTICIPATION AND FUNDRAISING GOALS
Nearly 1,000 patients, families, caregivers and health care professionals from 40 states joined the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) inaugural PFF Walk on Sept. 9.Read Full Article PULMONARY FIBROSIS WALK SURPASSES PARTICIPATION AND FUNDRAISING GOALS -
Sep012017
Willis Tower Antennas Shine Blue to Kick-Off Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF), the nation’s leading pulmonary fibrosis advocacy organization, has partnered with the Willis Tower and iconic buildings and structures across the country to feature blue lighting in celebration of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. The Willis Tower will light up blue on September 1-3.Read Full Article Willis Tower Antennas Shine Blue to Kick-Off Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month -
Aug112017
INAUGURAL PFF WALK KICKS OFF PULMONARY FIBROSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN SEPTEMBER
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) will launch its inaugural PFF Walk on Sept. 9 in Chicago’s Lincoln Park to raise awareness and funds in its battle against the deadly lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis (PF).Read Full Article INAUGURAL PFF WALK KICKS OFF PULMONARY FIBROSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN SEPTEMBER -
Aug112017
PULMONARY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION APPOINTS HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY EXECUTIVE WILLIAM T. SCHMIDT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
The board of directors of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has named William T. Schmidt as the next President and CEO, effective August 14, 2017.Read Full Article PULMONARY FIBROSIS FOUNDATION APPOINTS HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY EXECUTIVE WILLIAM T. SCHMIDT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO -
Jun282017
Act Now to Stop the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA)
Although a vote has been delayed, the Senate Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), the latest plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, remains a threat to the pulmonary fibrosis community. This bill, or a similar version of it, will likely be considered again when the Senate returns to session on Monday, July 10.Read Full Article Act Now to Stop the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA)