Episode 09: Lymphedema Advocacy: The Lymphedema Treatment Act and How You Can Be An Advocate on World Lymphedema Day March 6th.

https://www.facebook.com/lymphedematreatmentact/ Champion. Advocate. Ambassador. Representative. No matter your preference we need your help to be an advocate for yourself and others. March is Lymphedema Awareness Month with March 6th being World Lymphedema Day. There is something transformative about using your voice to support and promote the well being of a community in such need of recognition. Today’s episode spotlights the history and current state of The Lymphedema Treatment Act, also referred to as Senate Bill 518, as well as the ways you can become involved in making history. Almost 10 years in the making, this year could be the year the hard work of so many finally pays off, not just for a few but for MILLIONS of Americans. Doesn’t that sound like something you want to be apart of?! Judy Woodward, Texas Team Leader, Lymphedema Advocacy Group Board Member and National Lymphedema Networks’ Lymph Science Advocacy Program shares insight on SB518 while detailing upcoming events and opportunities to be an advocate. Check out https://lymphedematreatmentact.org/ for more information on how to become an advocate, learn the current state of the bill, and stay informed on upcoming opportunities to use your voice as an advocate for MILLIONS of Americans just like you or someone you love with Lymphedema. https://lymphaticnetwork.org/documents/World_Lymphedema_Day_Flyer_2019.pdf is another great resource with information on how you can be involved on March 6, 2019 as an advocate for world lymphedema day. For anyone who would like to learn more about Judys’ personal story of Primary Lymphedema it can be found in the Episode Transcripts link.