March 5, 2026 About this event
This webinar is put on by the Canadian Lymphedema Framework.
In 2009, Ms. Ferguson worked with her State Representative to pass the North Carolina Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Act in an unprecedented four months’ time. She then turned her efforts to improving coverage nationwide, and later that same year secured her Congressman as the sponsor for the first-ever federal Lymphedema Treatment Act. In 2010, Ms. Ferguson founded the Lymphedema Advocacy Group, to raise the awareness and support that would be necessary to move a bill through Congress, and in 2022 the Lymphedema Treatment Act became law. The Lymphedema Advocacy Group continues to work on insurance issues and improving access to care in the United States. In her original article, Heather offers 10 insights to keep in mind when meeting with policy makers.
Heather joined us in Niagara Falls at the 12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference and gave a very inspiring keynote address so don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her and her experience.