OCRA is the voice for the ovarian cancer community.
OCRA advocates on Capitol Hill to improve research and education, drug and diagnostic safety, and access to quality care for all members of the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community. To date, OCRA has helped secure more than $3.8 billion in federal funding.
Chad Ramsey, OCRA’s Vice President of Policy, writes a monthly update with behind-the-scenes reports to keep you current on the latest news from our Advocate Leaders and policy team.
Now that I can, I’m traveling again and one of my goals this year is to advocate for ovarian cancer [research] because I finally have the chance.
From sending messages to your representatives to becoming an OCRA Advocate Leader and traveling to Capitol Hill, there are myriad ways to support the cause.
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Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance As fall begins, Congress and state legislatures are facing issues with big implications for health care, research, and patient access. Here’s what’s happening now, and how you can help ensure the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community’s voice is heard. Federal Government Shutdown Upon returning … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is pleased to welcome our 2024 cohort of Advocate Leaders, the biggest ever for our organization with a total of 125 participants. This year’s group, which comprises 43 new participants and 82 returnees, represents 39 states, including the new additions of Nevada and North Dakota. “We are so excited to get … Continued
The voices of OCRA’s advocates were amplified by recent television coverage of this year’s Fall Advocacy Day, during which more than 70 people from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for critical legislation and funding. Their efforts were broadcast to more than 105,000 viewers, helping to get the message out about the vital … Continued
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