Newsletter Archives

This year’s Lymphedema Awareness Month in March was largely overshadowed by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. While it’s unfortunate that many planned lymphedema-related events had to be canceled or postponed, every month, and every day, is an opportunity to spread awareness. We are all finding new ways to connect in our current “separate but together” environment, and this week […]

Although Congress is in recess this week, there are still important ways in which you can advocate for passage of the Lymphedema Treatment Act! There are many lymphedema patients who are frustrated by the lack of insurance coverage for their compression supplies but don’t yet know about the LTA! If you use social media, please help us spread […]

The House is expected to return this week to vote on the next legislative package – please contact your Representative again about including the LTA!  Calling is the most effective and all information is below.  You can also use our new Email and Twitter Action Alerts. Simply fill in your name and contact information.  Constituent contact is vital! Heather Ferguson Founder & […]

Congressional leadership has given member offices a deadline of the end of this week for submission of priorities for the next legislative package! That’s not to say that anything will be final after this week, but offices need to hear from us now! Please call your members of Congress using the information below and ask […]

Ever wonder what the history of the Lymphedema Treatment Act is?  What follows is a brief overview told from the perspective of my family. I hope you will be inspired by how far we have come!  Every day we get closer to closing the insurance coverage gap for compression supplies. We are still collecting new/updated […]

We are continuing to keep in close contact with our bill sponsors and other key congressional offices, vigilantly watching for any possible opportunity to include the LTA in one of the COVID-19 response bills or other swiftly moving legislation destined to become law. In the mean time, we are preparing ways to mobilize our advocates to […]

Many aspects of our lives have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, however, these unfortunate circumstances may also bring with them a new opportunity to get the LTA signed into law. With this public health crisis also comes a more urgent need to pass bills like ours! More than 10 years of data* has overwhelmingly demonstrated that […]

  Yesterday, advocates from around the country were on Capitol Hill meeting with congressional offices! For all those who could not travel to D.C. for Lymphedema Lobby Days, here are 5 ways can make a difference from home this week: Action #1: Send a postcard to your Senators and Representative –the addresses are provided at these links. Postcards […]

All of our educational and awareness materials are available for order or FREE download on our website.  These materials are perfect for sharing with doctors, therapists, support groups, garment fitters and suppliers, friends, family and colleagues. Please place orders this weekend, to ensure they arrive in time for Lymphedema Awareness Month in March.  Due to […]