Public Safety Commission discusses firefighter cancer prevention, quarterly Fire Department update, and bylaws - Austin Monitor

Public Safety Commission discusses firefighter cancer prevention, quarterly Fire Department update, and bylaws - Austin Monitor

On Monday, the Public Safety Commission (PSC) heard a quarterly report from the Austin Fire Department and discussed initiatives related to firefighter cancer prevention. The commission also conducted business related to their internal Austin Police Department (APD) Training Academy Working… The post Public Safety Commission discusses firefighter cancer prevention, quarterly Fire Department update, and bylaws appeared first on Austin Monitor.

Illinois Advocates Rally for Stronger Cancer Prevention and Funding at Statehouse - Regional Media News

Advocates from across Illinois gathered at the Statehouse today for Cancer Action Day, urging lawmakers to prioritize policies aimed at reducing cancer’s impact. Donning “suits and sneakers,” cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers met with legislators to push for increased funding and prevention efforts. Their requests included $1 million in state funding for colorectal cancer screening and prevention, addressing a disease that claims over 2…