Silent Spring Institute’s Study Sheds Light on the Occupational Hazards Female Firefighters Face Firefighters are our heroes, rushing toward danger to protect our communities. Yet their dedication comes at a significant cost: firefighters experience some of the highest rates of cancer among any profession. For female firefighters, the risks are even more concerning. A new … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director 508-246-3047 cosimo@mbcc.org EPA Establishes Legal Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water MBCC Urges Support for Bills to Address PFAS in Massachusetts On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized legally enforceable drinking water standards on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). According to the EPA, … Read more
MASSACHUSETTS BREAST CANCER COALITION TO HOST THE MARGO SIMON GOLDEN MEMORIAL WEBINAR – ADVOCATING FOR HEALTH TOWARDS A CANCER-FREE FUTURE JANUARY 20, 2022 Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) will host the Margo Simon Golden Memorial Webinar – Advocating for Health Towards a Cancer-Free Future, on Thursday, January 20th, at 12:00 PM EST. The Webinar program … Read more
