'News' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 6, 2009
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Conference Set For Next Month
March will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) 5th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference. This year’s conference will be held in… 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 | February 2, 2009
Baucus Hopes New EPA Nominee Will Focus on Mesothelioma in Libby, Montana
Environmental Protection Agency nominee Lisa Jackson has agreed to focus on the city of Libby, Montana if she is confirmed. The Western News recently highlighted Montana Democratic Senator Max Baucus’ request that… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 26, 2009
Mesothelioma Foundation Awards Grant to Research Scientist Haining Yang
The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii’s Thoracic Oncology Program has reason to celebrate, along with mesothelioma victims and scientists abroad, as one of its scientists, Haining Yang, MD, Ph.D, recently received a grant… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 22, 2009
Mesothelioma International Symposium – Save the Date!
The 2009 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma is set for June 25-27 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. This is an annual event hosted by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 21, 2009
Asbestos-Disease Research Center Opens in Australia
Australia’s Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, officially opened one of the world’s largest research centers dedicated solely to research on asbestos-related disease. The center is located at Sydney’s Concord Hospital and was named after Bernie… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 13, 2009
The Firm’s Mesothelioma Video Library Making Progress, Connecting with Patients & Families
Throughout our years helping families affected by mesothelioma, Simmons Hanly Conroy has continued to strive to find ways to build awareness about the cancer and offer support and educational resources whenever possible.… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | January 12, 2009
Vermont Asbestos Mines Update
Last month we told you about the Belvidere Mountain asbestos mines. State officials in Vermont have called a meeting with residents to discuss the issues and concerns generated from recent studies into the… 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 | January 9, 2009
Update: St. Louis Post Office Clear of Asbestos
Last week we told you about the potential asbestos scare at a St. Louis post office, but today we have good news. The U.S. Post Office located in St. Louis County, IL that… Read More
