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Proc 8853ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8853

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2012

President Obama proclaimed September 2012 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, urging citizens, health care providers, and institutions to raise awareness about ovarian cancer risk factors, symptoms, and early detection. The proclamation highlights ongoing federal research investments, the CDC's Inside Knowledge campaign, and Affordable Care Act protections for women with ovarian cancer.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 55095

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2012 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 2012 designated as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness activities during September 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding mandates or funding allocations; purely hortatory language ('I call upon', 'I urge')
  • References to ACA provisions are informational, not directive
  • Awareness campaigns mentioned (CDC Inside Knowledge) but no new programmatic requirements established
Proclamation 8853: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2012 · Executive Orders