'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 1, 2009
$22,641 Raised on Facebook for Mesothelioma Research in 32 Days!
I’m amazed. In just 32 days, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation’s cause on Facebook reached over 18,000 people and raised $22,641 for mesothelioma research. All in the name of a four year-old… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | May 21, 2009
NBC Station in Kansas City Focuses on Mesothelioma and Dangers of Asbestos Exposure in the Home
This week the local NBC station in Kansas City ran a segment about mesothelioma and the risk of being exposed to asbestos called “Hidden Hazard Missed By Contractors.” The story focused on… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 24, 2009
A Dramatic Turn and New Concerns About the Grace Asbestos Trial
It has been a few weeks since I’ve discussed the Grace trial in Libby, Montana. This week, it is my only topic. What was, to me, the most dramatic testimony presented recently… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 14, 2009
Ban of Asbestos Overdue: Future Deaths Are Preventable
The first week of April marked National Asbestos Awareness Week. This designation recognized the national tragedy created by the past and current dissemination and use of products in the United States containing… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 5, 2009
Remembering My Friend, 10-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Craig Kozicki
My heart is heavy. Last Wednesday my friend Craig Kozicki ended his 10-year battle against mesothelioma, leaving behind his dedicated wife and daughter, Shelly and Emily. Craig was a 10-year survivor of… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 5, 2009
Lisa Jackson Confirmed by Senate As Head of EPA
We recently told you about the prospective election of Lisa Jackson to head the Environmental Protection Agency. The Senate has now approved Jackson for the position of administrator. Jackson, who holds a chemical engineering degree… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 10, 2009
Five Will Be Honored At ADAO Conference
Five honorees will be recognized at this year’s Asbestos Disease Awareness Day Conference for their dedication to changing asbestos-related laws and for their commitment and support to those suffering from asbestos-related illnesses.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 22, 2008
Asbestos, Cancer and September 11th
It is hard to believe that the tragedy of September 11th was seven years ago. It seems like it was just yesterday. Although Manhattan is slowly progressing on building the new Freedom… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 15, 2008
Is There Asbestos in Your Attic?
Some environmental experts believe up to 16 million homes contain vermiculite insulation, a product that may contain asbestos. When homeowners discover that this potentially dangerous product is insulating their homes, they often… Read More