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Palliative Care and Improving Quality of Life. Latest Updates See More Updates. May 20, March 8, February 4, September 13, State Contacts. Jackie Cale. Iowa Grassroots Manager. Shana Crews. Iowa Government Relations Director interim. Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager. Who Are My Elected Officials? On Friday, February 5, , nearly 40 advocates, including many Iowa Cancer Consortium members, put their virtual advocacy skills to the test.

Advocates logged on to attend Zoom advocacy trainings and virtual meetings that replaced the traditional day at the state capitol held yearly by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The new virtual format proved to be successful. There were meetings with 12 legislator throughout the day. Additionally, there were many emails out to legislators who were unable to jump on a Zoom call. In addition to introductions to new and veteran advocates to their legislators, each meeting consisted of two asks:.

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