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Proclamation 8703

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2011

This proclamation designates September 2011 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It encourages citizens, healthcare providers, and research institutions to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and urges women to consult healthcare providers about risk factors and symptoms, while highlighting ongoing federal research efforts.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 55209

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2011 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
  • Call upon citizens, government agencies, organizations, health-care providers, and research institutions to raise ovarian cancer awareness
  • Urge women to talk to health-care providers and learn more about ovarian cancer

Timeline

Immediate

  • September 2011 designated as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8703: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2011 · Executive Orders