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Health Advisory Council Newsletter | Fall 2020

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Health Advisory Council Newsletter | Fall 2020

Welcome to the Fall 2020 issue of the Health Advisory Council Newsletter. NCL and Council Members have been active on many fronts. We hope you enjoy reading about our policy updates, a new Q&A with Deborah Davidson of BeMedWise at NeedyMeds, updates from Members, and more.

Please join us in welcoming the Health Advisory Council’s newest member, Amgen!

  • NCL health policy at work

    In August and September, NCL testified before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) in support of enhanced infrastructure for vaccine confidence and effective public health messaging. NCL’s Associate Director of Health Policy, Nissa Shaffi, expressed NCL’s historic support for vaccines and promotion of consumer awareness of their overwhelming safety and efficacy.

    On October 22, Nissa Shaffi testified on behalf of NCL before the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). The meeting was open to the public and its focus was the development, authorization and/or licensure of vaccines to prevent COVID-19. NCL testified in support of three standing priorities, which include safety and effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine, the responsible use of Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs), and diversity in clinical trials. NCL submitted these comments for review by the Committee to ensure that consumers are afforded with safe and effective vaccines to combat the pandemic.

    Click here for more about NCL’s health policy work.

  • Member spotlight: NeedyMeds

    Get to know featured Health Advisory Council Member NeedyMeds with a new Q&A with Deborah Davidson, Director of Special Projects, NeedyMeds.

  • Member updates

    Get the latest updates on programs, policy, and initiatives from our Members, including AMAG, BeMedWise, CDC, CHPA, and many more.

  • Meet NCL’s new Director of Health Policy

    Introducing our newest addition to the League, Jeanette “Jet” Contreras, Director of Health Policy! Get to know Jet with a quick Q&A.

  • Save the Date! Council Winter Meeting

    Friday, December 4, 2020 | Noon-1:30 pm Eastern via Zoom

    NCL’s health team is busy planning a virtual meeting for the Sixth Annual Winter Membership gathering. We will bring together leaders in public health on the impacts of COVID-19 on medically vulnerable populations. Invited speakers include the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute on COVID-19-related disparities.

  • We want to hear from you!

    If you have time-sensitive information and updates you’d like to share with the Health Advisory Council in between NCL’s quarterly newsletters, please contact Nissa Shaffi (nissas@nclnet.org), and we will be happy to forward your materials to the Council membership. We also encourage you to contact us with your ideas and suggestions for Council activities.

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Health Advisory Council Newsletter | Fall 2020
Published November 5, 2020

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    The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.

    Read about NCL’s impact

  • Preventing yet another victim

    Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.

    Read about NCL’s impact

  • Building a stronger generation

    A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.

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  • Script Your Future saved my life

    Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.

    Read about NCL’s impact

  • For a safer workplace

    Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.

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