US Oncology Presents Third Annual Cancer Medal of Honor Awards; Members of Congress Honored for Efforts in the War On Cancer.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers HOUSTON--(BW HealthWire)--April 22, 2002 Recognizing their ongoing commitment to the war on cancer, US Oncology (Nasdaq:USON) today presented its annual Medal of Honor Medal of Honor highest American military decoration for wartime gallantry. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] See : Bravery Awards to leaders who have made a significant difference in the cancer-care community. The award is given annually by US Oncology to elected officials whose efforts in the war on cancer have been extraordinarily supportive of America's community-based cancer-care delivery system and the patients and families who depend on it. "The efforts of these individuals on behalf of community-based cancer caregivers made a real difference in the lives of all patients with cancer," said Dr. Lloyd K. Everson, vice chairman of US Oncology. "They are with us, with cancer patients and with their families on the front lines in the war on cancer, and we are honored to recognize them with our Medal of Honor." Members of Congress receiving the Medal of Honor for their leadership in 2001 include: Representatives Richard Armey, Ken Bentsen, Michael Bilirakis Michael Bilirakis (born July 16 1930), American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1983 until 2007, representing the 9th District of Florida. , Roy Blunt, Sherrod Brown Sherrod Campbell Brown (born November 9 1952) is the junior United States Senator from the state of Ohio, and a member of the Democratic Party. Before his election to the Senate in 2006, Brown served as a member of the House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th district and as , Richard Burr Richard Mauze Burr (born November 30, 1955) is a United States Senator from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A Republican, Burr represented North Carolina's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for five terms, and was elected to represent North , Lois Capps Lois Grimsrud Capps (born January 10 1938), an American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1998, representing the 23rd District of California (District map), which was numbered as the 22nd District prior to the 2000 round of , Benjamin Cardin, Robert E. Cramer, Thomas Davis Tom or Thomas Davis could refer to:
Also receiving the award are Senators Max Baucus, John Breaux, Sam Brownback, Susan Collins, John Edwards, Dianne Feinstein, Bill Frist, Bob Graham, Charles Grassley, Tom Harkin, Orrin Hatch, Ernest Hollings, Tim Hutchinson, Jon Kyl, Barbara Mikulski, John D. Rockefeller, IV, Gordon Smith, Olympia Snowe and Ted Stevens. "With each year, cancer patients and caregivers alike continue to face enormous challenges," said Eric Berger, US Oncology vice president of Planning and Public Policy. "The honorees who are receiving the Medal of Honor Award have distinguished themselves by working to ensure that these challenges will not interfere with patient access to high-quality cancer care in America." About US Oncology Inc. US Oncology, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is America's premier cancer-care services company. The Company supports the cancer-care community by providing oncology pharmaceutical services, cancer center services, and cancer research services to community-based practices. US Oncology is affiliated with more than 850 physicians operating in over 450 locations, including 77 outpatient cancer centers, in 27 states. |
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