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For Immediate Release  Contact: Kate Kahn Email: kahn@graymediagroup.com Phone: 617.513.8849 PROSTATE CANCER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION TEAMS UP WITH GOVERNOR HEALEY AND LAWMAKERS TO RECOGNIZE PROSTATE CANCER AS A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY AND TO WORK TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE DISPARITY Boston, MA – On Thursday March 27th , the AdMeTech Foundation in cooperation with the Prostate Cancer Action…

For Immediate Release  Contact Information: Natalie Bowers, northshorenaacp@gmail.com, 617-8955-0602 NAACP North Shore Branch Partners with AdMeTech Foundation to Host Virtual Health  Forum on the Recent Advances and Health Disparities in Prostate Cancer and COVID-19  Care  Thursday, November 18th, 7:00 PM, the NAACP North Shore Branch in partnership with a non profit AdMeTech Foundation is hosting…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Christine Gronberg   AdMeTech Foundation Announces the Third Annual Global Summit and Brain Trust on Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer  Key International Opinion Leaders Join Efforts to Accelerate Multi-Disciplinary Education and Consensus on Clinical Adoption of the Groundbreaking Best Practices in Patient Care     BOSTON, MA—August 4,…

Senate President, Speaker of the House, Leaders of Legislation, Medicine and Advocacy Join Forces to Lead the Nation in Recognizing Prostate Cancer as a Public Health Priority and Leading Disparity   AdMeTech Foundation’s 11th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the State House Highlights Massachusetts Model of National Leadership in Public Awareness, Education and Research…

Massachusetts Governor, Senate President, Speaker of the House, Leaders of Legislation, Medicine and Advocacy Join Forces to Lead the Nation in Ending Prostate Cancer as a Public Health Crisis and Leading Disparity   AdMeTech Foundation’s 10th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the State House Highlights Massachusetts Model of National Leadership in Public Awareness, Education…

                             Media Advisory   Contact: Christine Gronberg Christine.Gronberg@admetechfoundation.org or 781-956-4995       Prostate Cancer Awareness Day in Brockton Know your risks and options. Become your own advocate. Talk to your doctor.   Brockton, MA – February 17, 2018 AdMeTech Foundation, Brockton Area NAACP, and…

Massachusetts Leads the Nation in Recognizing Prostate Cancer as a Public Health Priority and Leading Disparity  At Thursday’s 9th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: Governor, Elected Officials, Prostate Cancer Experts, Advocates to Come Together at State House Event   BOSTON, MA, June 7, 2017— AdMeTech Foundation will convene Governor Charlie Baker, Senate President Stanley Rosenberg,…

Media Contact: Kate Lagreca kate@northwindstrategies.com   Clinical Trial Shows that MRI May Have Groundbreaking Impact on Prostate Cancer Care  AdMeTech Foundation to Unveil Clinical Trial Results at First Global Summit on Precision Diagnosis for Prostate Cancer   BOSTON, MA—September 16, 2015—AdMeTech Foundation will unveil the results of a clinical MRI trial at the First Global Summit on…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Media Contact: Kate Lagreca kate@northwindstrategies.com   AdMeTech Marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with Community Events Across Massachusetts   BOSTON, MA—September 9, 2015—AdMeTech Foundation, a Boston non-profit focused on prostate cancer research and awareness, will observe September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with five educational events throughout the state. AdMeTech’s mission…

                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kate Lagreca kate@northwindstrategies.com 617.367.0300     Brockton Community Event Launches New Model for Prostate Health Honors Former Police Chief Robert Hayden on Father’s Day Weekend   AdMeTech Foundation, Brockton Area NAACP and Good Samaritan Medical Center, Mayor…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2016   Global Experts on Precision Diagnostics for Prostate Cancer Announce Participation in Inaugural Summit Summit Goal: Crossing Medical Silos to  Solve Fundamental Challenges in Precision Care and Give Every Man the Best Chance   (BOSTON—April 27, 2016)—Several of the world’s top medical experts in multiple clinical disciplines today announced…

  NEWS ADVISORY Media Contact: Christopher Pond christopher.pond@admetechfoundation.org or 781-956-4995   BROCKTON, PLYMOUTH COUNTY MEN OF COLOR TO LEARN ABOUT RISKS AND IMPACT OF PROSTATE CANCER  AdMeTech Foundation joins Brockton NAACP and Good Samaritan Medical Center to honor Martin Luther King’s Birthday   BROCKTON, MA, January 16, 2016 — Steven Bernard, President of the Brockton…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kate Lagreca kate@northwindstrategies.com Experts Detail Latest Cutting-Edge Information on Prostate Cancer Detection   Governor, Elected Officials, Prostate Cancer Experts, Advocates Come Together at Annual State House Event BOSTON, MA, March 31, 2016— AdMeTech Foundation today detailed new, cutting-edge information about prostate cancer screening at the 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the State House. Dr. Faina Shtern, CEO of AdMeTech, outlined new educational…

NEWS ADVISORY Media Contact: Kate Lagreca kate@northwindstrategies.com   Experts to Detail Latest Cutting-Edge Information on Prostate Cancer Detection At Thursday’s 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day: Masssachusetts Governor, Elected Officials, Prostate Cancer Experts, Advocates to Come Together at State House Event   BOSTON, MA, March 28, 2015— AdMeTech Foundation will detail new, cutting-edge information about…

LEADING EXPERTS RELEASE CUTTING-EDGE INFORMATION ON PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING Men are Encouraged to Know Risk Level Indicators, Talk to Their Doctors and Make Fully-Informed and Shared Decisions   Analysis to be Detailed at 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at State House   Boston, MA, March 23, 2016. Men need to have the most updated…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christopher Pond christopher.pond@admetechfoundation.org 857-301-0189   LEADING EXPERTS RELEASE CUTTING-EDGE INFORMATION ON PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING Men are Encouraged to Know Risk Level Indicators, Talk to Their Doctors and Make Fully-Informed and Shared Decisions Analysis to be Detailed at 8th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at State House Boston, MA, March 23, 2016.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kate Lagreca kate@northwindstrategies.com ONE YEAR OUT: Boston Non-Profit Kicks Off Plans for First-Ever Global Summit on New, Precision Diagnostics for Prostate Cancer   BOSTON, MA, October 20, 2015—AdMeTech Foundation today hosted a kick-off breakfast to launch the first-ever Global Summit on Diagnostic Solutions for Prostate Cancer Care, which is planned…

  NEWS ADVISORY Media Contact: Kate Lagreca Kate@northwindstrategies.com   NAACP’S NEW ENGLAND AREA CONFERENCE DELEGATES LEARN ABOUT PROSTATE CANCER AS A LEADING HEALTH CARE DISPARITY IN BLACK MEN NEAC NAACP Features AdMeTech Foundation’s Workshop on The Cutting-Edge Advances in Early Detection and Treatment   BEDFORD, MA—September 24, 2015—Juan Cofield, President of the New England Area Conference…

  NEWS ADVISORY Media Contact: Kate Lagreca kate@northwindstrategies.com     BOSTON HISPANIC COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT DISPROPORTINATE RISKS AND IMPACT OF PROSTATE CANCER AdMeTech Foundation joins León de Judá Congregation at Sunday Services to Educate, Offer Counseling BOSTON, MA, September 17, 2015—Dr. Roberto Miranda, Senior Pastor of the Congregation León de Judá and Founder of the…

AdMeTech Highlights Prostate Cancer as Health Disparity During National Awareness Month   BOSTON, MA—September 3, 2015—AdMeTech Foundation will observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month during September by hosting two educational events and a Twitter Town Hall, all aimed towards improving early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, which are critical for saving lives. AdMeTech Foundation…

Presidential Proclamation – National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2015 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Every year, America pauses to raise awareness of prostate cancer and reaffirm our resolve to defeat it.  One of the most common cancers among American men, prostate cancer…

AdMeTech Foundation Joins Senator Harriette Chandler, Mosaic and Barbershop Health Network to Raise Awareness WORCESTER, MA, May 15, 2015—AdMeTech Foundation will support and participate in the “Saving Our Men Symposium” on Sunday in coordination with Mosaic Cultural Complex, which created Barbershop Health Network to educate men of color about screening and early detection of preventable…

Importance of Baseline Screening in Younger Men is Underscored NEWTON, MA, May 15, 2015—AdMeTech Foundation and the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition (MPCC) today led the state’s first public discussion of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer developed by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). These guidelines were developed by the world-leading…

BOSTON, April 16, 2015 – In an effort to highlight the critical importance of early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, elected officials, medical experts, and advocates today came together for AdMeTech Foundation’s 7thAnnual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The featured speakers included Governor Charlie Baker, Senate President Stanley Rosenberg, Senate Majority Leader Harriette Chandler, NAACP New England…

We All Agree:  State House Leaders Call for Greater Prostate Cancer Awareness Elected Officials, Prostate Cancer Experts, Advocates, Celtics Legend Cedric Maxwell Come Together for Prostate Cancer Awareness Day   BOSTON, MA, April 16, 2015— In an effort to highlight the critical importance of early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, elected officials, medical experts,…

Larry Lucchino Steps Up to the Plate for Prostate Cancer Awareness  Red Sox Exec Says Early Detection Saved his Life in New PSA Video  BOSTON—April 13, 2015—In addition to all his other work duties on this Opening Day 2015, Larry Lucchino, president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, is taking time to urge Red…

Legislators, Medical Experts, Advocates Launch Statewide Prostate Cancer Education and Awareness Program MA, March 12, 2015—AdMeTech Foundation today announced the launch of a statewide prostate cancer education and awareness campaign supported by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The program, the first of its type statewide, also has the support of legislative leaders and advocacy groups, including…

Federal Legislation Supports AdMeTech Foundation’s Advocacy for National Strategy to Advance Prostate Cancer Diagnosis U.S. Senators Boxer, Sessions Introduce Bill to Create National Prostate Cancer Council BOSTON, MA, September 18, 2014— U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) yesterday introduced legislation that would create a National Prostate Cancer Council, a group of federal agencies,…

Scientific Cooperation Aims to Accelerate Transfer of High Quality Prostate MRI from Laboratories to Clinics December 1, 2014, Chicago, IL– The Joint Steering Committee of the American College of Radiology (ACR), AdMeTech Foundation and the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) today released new clinical imaging guidelines to assist early detection and treatment of prostate…

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among American men. They are fathers, brothers, and sons — and this year, more than 230,000 of them are expected to be diagnosed with this disease. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all those whose lives have been touched by this disease, and we renew our commitment to reducing its devastating impact through more effective prevention, detection, and treatment…

BOSTON, MA, June 30, 2014—The Massachusetts’ House of Representatives and Senate today placed the state in a national leadership position by creating a new education and awareness program dedicated to prostate cancer. The $500,000 campaign, contained in the conference committee report of the FY15 budget, is aimed at saving lives, improving quality of life, and reducing health care costs. This program will be managed by the Department of Public Health and uniquely focused on men with African American roots, family history and other individuals at high risk of lethal prostate cancer.

WE ALL AGREE: House Speaker DeLeo, Senate President Murray, Mayor Walsh,  Survivor and Marathon Icon Bill Rodgers, Medical Experts, All Join Forces to Boost Prostate Cancer Awareness BOSTON, MA, June 19, 2014—In a full-court press effort tohighlight the critical importance of early detection of prostate cancer, AdMeTech Foundation today hosted the state’s 6th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness…

Massachusetts Senate President, Speaker of the House and Boston Mayor to Call for Greater Awareness of Prostate Cancer at AdMeTech Foundation’s 6th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day Elected Officials To Join Medical Professionals and Advocates at State House to Support Increased Awareness and Education   BOSTON, MA – Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and…

DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS, INDEPENDENTS ALL AGREE: Gubernatorial Candidates Highlight Need for Prostate Cancer Awareness in AdMeTech Foundation’s New “We All Agree” Video Prostate Cancer Awareness Day Set for June 19th BOSTON, MA, June 11, 2014— Eight candidates running to be the next Governor of Massachusetts appeared together in “We All Agree,” a video released today by the non-profit…

Olympic athletes Aly Raisman and Bill Rodgers join Massachusetts Senate President and Speaker of the House for Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day   BOSTON – On September 12, Olympians Bill Rodgers and Aly Raisman join Senate President Therese Murray, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, and other key legislators, physicians and advocates for the 5th…

State Political and Health Care Leaders Declare War on Prostate Cancer and Support Research to Improve Early Detection Massachusetts legislature’s investment of $1.5 million for clinical trial of MRI Manogram® could turn the tide against the second most lethal cancer in men Boston Marathon Legend and Prostate Cancer Survivor Bill Rodgers Joins the Fight Against an Epidemic…

SENATOR JOHN KERRY LEADS UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF THE LEGISLATION IN U.S. SENATE URGING FEDERAL RESEARCH SUPPORT TO IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION OF PROSTATE CANCER U.S. CONGRESS SETS HISTORIC PRECEDENT IN RECOGNIZING HEALTH CARE CRISIS KILLING AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN DISPROPORTIONATELY BOSTON, July 27 – U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry (D-MA) led unanimous passage of the Senate Resolution…

Prostate Cancer Detection Research and Education Act Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Representative Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) introduced the AdMeTech-driven bipartisan Prostate Cancer Detection Research and Education Act, in order to authorize $180M in federal funding for research and education to improve early detection of prostate cancer. 

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International Medical Imaging Experts Join Efforts to Advance Prostate Cancer Care American College of Radiology (ACR), AdMeTech Foundation and European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) Create Standards for High Quality MRI Boston, MA (February 8, 2012) – ACR, AdMeTech Foundation and ESUR announced today a joint effort to create standards for a high quality prostate…

US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a Congressional Hearing on the state of prostate cancer diagnostics, which was requested and driven by AdMeTech in coordination with Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD). AdMeTech’s CEO Dr. Faina Shtern served as one of the expert witnesses. As the result of this hearing, Rep. Cummings re-introduced the $650…

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US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a Congressional Hearing on the state of prostate cancer diagnostics, which was requested and driven by AdMeTech in coordination with Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD). AdMeTech’s CEO Dr. Faina Shtern served as one of the expert witnesses. As the result of this hearing, Rep. Cummings re-introduced the $650…

HR 353 passed unanimously in the US House of Representatives, with strong bi-partisan support.

June 2007: The AdMeTech-driven prostate research Imaging & Men’s Health Education (Prime) Act  (S. 1734) is introduced in US senate by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to allocate $650 million over five years for research and education in diagnostics: $ 500 million for imaging technologies and 100 million for in vitro diagnostics. Co- Sponsors include senators John Kerry…