Women In Government Podcast New Normal, Same Cancer COVID-19 has also brought with it a challenge to those facing a cancer diagnosis. Within less than 2 months following the start of the pandemic, average weekly new cancer cases dropped by about 46% across six major types of cancers, including breast, colorectal, lung, pancreatic, gastric and esophageal cancer combined. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the ways we can work to identify cancer earlier through improving screening and testing capabilities, ensuring equitable care, while leveraging digital platforms and prioritizing personalized medicine. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Massachusetts State Representative Kim Ferguson GUEST: Camille Hertzka, Vice President, Head of Medical, US Oncology at AstraZeneca ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

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New Normal, Same Cancer

Women In Government Podcast Alzheimer’s Disease: The Importance of Early Detection & Diagnosis Quality care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias starts with an early, documented and disclosed diagnosis. However, less than 50% of people with dementia are diagnosed and of those who are—less than 50% are told. According to the World Health Organization, tens of millions of people worldwide live with Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to grow in the coming years, outpacing the healthcare resources needed to manage it and costing billions of dollars. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses why it's important for states to consider policies that promote early detection and diagnosis - including public awareness programs and health care professional education and training that creates the infrastructure necessary to address the growing public health crisis. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Massachusetts Representative, Danielle Gregoire GUEST #1: Catherine Freiman, Medical Director – Alzheimer’s, Biogen GUEST #2: Jennifer Rosen, Director of State Affairs, Alzheimer’s Association GUEST #3: Minnesota State Senator, Carla J. Nelson ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Alzheimer’s Disease: The Importance of Early Detection & Diagnosis

Women In Government Podcast Lessons Learned: Caring for Employees, Patients and the Community During COVID-19 To say that the COVID-19 pandemic made us readjust to a “new normal” is an understatement. Over the past several months, we’ve grown accustomed to social distancing, wearing masks everywhere we go, working from home and attending multiple virtual meetings throughout the day. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the lessons learned while caring for employees, patients and the community during these uncertain times. Over the past few months, we have seen unprecedented levels of collaboration, increased use of technology, and new ways of working that we would never have thought possible. 2020 may have been a year like no other, but it has certainly transformed our workforce and health care community into stronger versions of themselves. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Idaho State Senator, Abby Lee GUEST: Lauren Duprey, Head of HR U.S. for Takeda ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Lessons Learned: Caring for Employees, Patients and the Community During COVID-19

Women In Government Podcast The Co-Pandemic: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access in the Age of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is making an existing mental health crisis worse. Experts are warning mental health issues and substance use disorders will be exacerbated for people who already have these conditions, and may lead to new mental health and substance use issues in the general population. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses how methods to restrict access to lifesaving medications can hurt patients and state budgets. Health outcomes data shows that prior authorization policies for psychotropic medications in Medicaid patient populations have led to poorer outcomes for patients, including medication discontinuation, lapses in care, homelessness, emergency room visits, incarceration and an increased use of crisis services. Mental health treatments are not one size fits all. Treatment plans should be designed between a patient and their doctor. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Connecticut State Representative and Women In Government Eastern Regional Director, Christie Carpino GUEST #1: Reyna Taylor, Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, The National Council for Behavioral Health GUEST #2: Dr. Manpreet K. Singh, MD, MS, Director for the STANFORD Pediatric Mood Disorders Program GUEST #3: Brenda Gleason, President and Founder, M2 Healthcare Consulting ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org and check out https://www.protectaccesstomhmeds.com/ Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

The Co-Pandemic: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access in the Age of COVID-19

Women In Government Podcast Pandemic Preparedness for Public Health Labs COVID-19 has been a game changer for the healthcare industry. The pandemic has engulfed our work streams and has both highlighted our collective successes, and elevated our inefficiencies. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses how critical it is that we continue to address these challenges and adopt long-term key best practices to support patient care in this critical time and any future preparedness needs. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Dr. Denise Heaney, Senior Scientific Affairs Manager, Diagnostics Information Solutions, Roche Diagnostics GUEST #1: Dr. Jill Taylor, Senior Advisor for Scientific Affairs, Association of Public Health Laboratories GUEST #2: Dr. Jennifer Rakeman, PhD, Assistant Commissioner and Laboratory Director, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene GUEST #3: Dr. Wendi Kuhnert-Tallman, Centers for Disease Control Laboratory and Testing Task Force ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Pandemic Preparedness for Public Health Labs Podcast

Women In Government Podcast Vaccine Development for COVID-19 The past eight months have transformed our daily lives. We’ve seen masks, social distancing, and washing our hands for 20 seconds or more become part of regular routines—all while we wait for a treatment or vaccine for COVID-19. As we head into the cooler months and the infection rates increase around the country, the biopharmaceutical industry is working around the clock to find solutions. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses one of the most important topics affecting lives around the world, the outbreak of COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel strain of coronavirus, and where we stand in terms of a vaccine. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Laura Blake, Outreach and Development Manager GUEST: Julia Worcester, Director of State Policy at PhRMA, Mid-Atlantic Region ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Vaccine Development for COVID-19

Session 1: The Co-Pandemic: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Access in the Age of COVID-19 Moderator: Connecticut State Representative Christie Carpino, Eastern Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors Featuring: Reyna Taylor, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, The National Council for Behavioral Health Manpreet K. Singh, MD MS, Associate Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Director, Pediatric Mood Disorders Program; Director, Pediatric Emotion and Resilience Lab Brenda Gleason, President and Founder, M2 Healthcare Consulting Description: An open discussion on ways state legislators can reinforce and advance policy to ensure access to mental health care and treatment in these difficult times and beyond. Session 2: Safety Around Water Moderator: South Carolina State Representative Heather Crawford, Southern Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors Featuring: Mary Ostrowski, Senior Director of Chlorine Issues, American Chemistry Council Description: A resourceful session about teaching young people water safety skills and educating communities on drowning prevention in underserved populations. For link to Shared Screen View, slides, and other information, please visit: https://www.womeningovernment.org/attend/event/wigfallforum

WIG Fall Forum – Session 5- November 19, 2020

Moderator: Colorado Senate President Pro Tempore Nancy Todd, Immediate Past Chair, WIG Board of Directors Session 1: Gender Disparities in Treatment and Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease Featuring: Robert Stoekenbroek, MD, PhD, MSc, Medical Director, Novartis US Clinical Development and Medical Affairs Description: 1 person dies every 37 seconds from Cardiovascular Disease in the US and the number of lives lost is increasing. In this session you will learn about gender disparities in diagnosis and treatment, challenges in managing cardiovascular disease, and explore policy ideas that help to reverse the Cardiovascular Disease trend. Session 2: Expanding Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Featuring: Molly Guthrie, Director, Susan G. Komen Center for Public Policy Rebecca Birch, Manager, Susan G. Komen Center for Public Policy Description: In 2020 alone, more than 42,000 women and men in the U.S. are expected to die from breast cancer. Join us to learn how targeted policy efforts can change this unacceptable reality by ensuring patients have access to the care they need when and where they need it. For link to Shared Screen View, slides, and other information, please visit: https://www.womeningovernment.org/attend/event/wigfallforum

WIG Fall Forum – Session 4- November 18, 2020

Women Are Changing the Legislative Landscape in 2021 Moderator: Nevada State Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner, Western Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors Featuring: Jean Sinzdak, Associate Director, The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University Tennessee State Senator Brenda Gilmore, WIG State Director Description: In this session, The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University presents the most thorough and up to date results from the 2020 election cycle, with insight and analysis on women’s representation and impact in 2021. They’ll also highlight their initiative designed to inspire girls and young women to follow in the footsteps of women public leaders. For link to Shared Screen View, slides, and other information, please visit: https://www.womeningovernment.org/attend/event/wigfallforum

WIG Fall Forum – Session 3- November 17, 2020

HIV Innovations Moderator: Alabama State Representative Laura Hall, WIG State Director Featuring: Staci Bush, PA, Executive Director, Global HIV Prevention Lead, Medical Affairs, Gilead Description: One of the largest research efforts in history has transformed HIV/AIDS from a death sentence to a manageable chronic condition. Jurisdictions are developing plans to end their HIV epidemics, and President Trump recently announced a 10-year initiative to end HIV in America by 2030. During this session, Staci Bush, discusses Gilead’s 30-year commitment to advancing innovation in HIV treatment and prevention and how state officials can support efforts to end the HIV epidemic. For link to Shared Screen View, slides, and other information, please visit: https://www.womeningovernment.org/attend/event/wigfallforum

WIG Fall Forum – Session 2- November 12, 2020

Immunization in the Age of COVID-19 Moderator: Georgia State Senator Gloria Butler, Southern Regional Director, WIG Board of Directors Featuring: Judy Stewart, Senior Vice President of Vaccines, GlaxoSmithKline Dr. Len Friedland, Vice President, Director of Scientific Affairs and Public Health, GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines Claire Hannan, Executive Director, Association for Immunization Managers Dr. L.J. Tan, Chief Strategy Officer, Immunization Action Coalition Melinda Wharton, Director of Immunization Services Division, NCIRD, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Description: Providing an update on how COVID-19 has impacted vaccination rates across the country. For link to Shared Screen View, slides, and other information, please visit: https://www.womeningovernment.org/attend/event/wigfallforum

WIG Fall Forum – Session 1- November 10, 2020

Women In Government Podcast Social Justice Our country has been at unrest for quite some time now, but it seems like everything came to a head the moment an African American man took his last breath while in police custody. George Floyd’s untimely death in Minneapolis, Minnesota sparked outrage all around the U.S. resulting in protests and cries for police reform. At times, it may seem like no one is listening—but a group of high power chief executives of almost 200 large companies are working hard to move the needle when it comes to “real change.” On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses one of the hottest topics in our country, social justice and how people in influential positions are working with civil rights organizations, law enforcement, elected officials and other businesses on the local, state, and federal levels pushing for change that addresses injustices in law enforcement. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Colorado State Senator, Julie Gonzales GUEST: Ken McNeely, President of AT&T West ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Social Justice

Women In Government Podcast BIOEquality Agenda “All men are created equal.” Five simple words that when put together lay the foundation of what our Founding Fathers had in mind for this great land that we live in. To make that dream a reality for all people, especially underrepresented populations, like women, people of color, and those in the LGBTQ+ community it takes bold and brave leaders who challenge companies, the government, even ourselves to make diversity more than just a word or program, but a true part of who we are and what we stand for. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the BIOEquality Agenda—ensuring scientific justice by building bridges to minority communities. We’re tackling some big issues by taking on the inequality, injustice and unfair treatment aimed at women and communities of color through the positive force of biotechnology. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: New Jersey Assemblywoman, Shavonda Sumter GUEST: Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

BIOEquality Agenda

Women In Government Podcast Bridging the Education Divide COVID-19 has not only turned our healthcare, community, and business landscape upside down, it has also impacted our education system. Approximately 50 million students will attend school from home for at least part of the 2020/21 school year due to the pandemic. This dynamic shift in the method in which education is delivered has brought with it a host of problems, including the fact that millions of students without connectivity are disconnected from virtual classrooms and are wholely unable to participate in school. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the digital divide in terms of children’s inability to complete their homework because of the gap in internet access. The situation it creates for students can easily be referred to as the HOMEWORK GAP. Similarly, with so many children now attending all or part of their actual school day virtually, what served as the HOMEWORK GAP has morphed into a more pressing SCHOOLWORK GAP, where students are unable to attend school. Fortunately, there are industry leaders who are stepping up and helping communities all across the country access the internet. Whether you live in a big city, small town or somewhere in between, where you live should not determine where you go in life. We learn that access to the internet means access to opportunity. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Texas State Representative, Toni Rose GUEST #1: Dr. Kiesha Taylor, Senior National Education Administrator at T-Mobile GUEST #2: Gabriella (Gaby) Rowe, Grow Associates LLC, and Project Lead for Operation Connectivity ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

Bridging the Education Divide

Women In Government Podcast Biosimilars & Cost Savings Science is forever evolving, particularly when it comes to cutting-edge medicines aimed at improving the quality of life for millions of people. It has been a decade since one innovation entered the picture which has helped save lives while being an affordable option for those living with cancer, arthritis, and auto-immune diseases. Biosimilars are available in almost 100 countries around the world including those in Europe as well as Australia, Canada, Japan, and the US. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses how these medicines expand treatment options and can potentially improve patient outcomes by increasing or providing earlier access to therapies. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: North Carolina State Senator, Natalie Murdock GUEST #1: Carol Lynch, Sandoz US President, Head Sandoz North America GUEST #2: Pam Traxel, Senior Vice President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network GUEST #3: Cheryl Larson, President & CEO of the non-profit Midwest Business Group on Health (MBGH) ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com

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