In President Obama??™s recent health care address to a joint session of Congress, he highlighted many of the shortfalls that have long affected the American public??™s ability to receive quality care, among them unaffordable insurance premiums and dropped coverage. Many lawmakers are also aware that a lack of public health education programs prevents patients from making informed decisions about their care and treatment, prompting some states and policymakers to consider legislation that would make funding available for such programs.

During his Washington visit, Dr. Aronowitz met with several congressional offices, including that of Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Florida), Representative Dean Heller (R-Nevada), Representative Henry Waxman (D-California) as well as the offices of U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein (both D-California). In March, Wasserman Schultz publicly revealed her own battle with breast cancer having undergone seven surgeries in 2008 while maintaining her duties as a member of the House. She has been active in promoting early screening through The Early Act, a bill for breast cancer education and awareness.

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