February is National Cancer Prevention month. According to National Cancer Society, over 119 million new cancer cases are expected in the US in 2023 and about 18 million Americans with cancer are alive today. Unfortunately, people who have or had cancer often face problems with discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protection for individuals who currently have cancer, are in remission, or have a history of cancer. These protections are for individuals who are looking for a job, or already have a job. To learn more please review the following resources.
1) Cancer in the workplace and the ADA US Equal Employment Opportunity Committee
2) Your Employment Rights as a Person with a Disability and the ADA by Pacific ADA Center website: www.adapacific.org Phone 800-949-4232 (This site provides information about all disabilities, vision, hearing, medical conditions or handicaps.)
For the latest information on COVID Treatment see Health Advisory Increasing COVID Treatment.
A data dashboard explores details of opioid overdoses in Snohomish County including symptoms of overdose: www.snohomishoverdoseprevention.com/data Prompt treatment saves lives.
Margaret S, Education Elder
