National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2012

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Aug 31, 2012Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 6, 2012FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 55095
Federal Register PDF

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

What to expect

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