| Formal Name: | Every Woman Matters Breast and Cervical Cancer Advisory Committee |
| Contact Person: | Melissa Leypoldt 402-471-0314 |
| Purpose: | Advocate screening for early detection of breast and cervical cancer in women. Raising funds for treatment of breast and cervical cancer in women not served by any other program. Disburse funds for treatment through the Every Woman Matters Foundation. Planning and implementing educational programs and public education efforts, and participation in community events |
| How Many Affectable: | All women living in the State of Nebraska |
| How Many Served: | : 8 women through distribution of treatment dollars. As of 2016 the committee has dissolved the foundation and moved remaining money to existing partners who provide direct assistance to women diagnosed with cancer. Due to priorities of the group and t |
| Year Created: | 1991 |
| Year Active: | 1991 |
| Sunset Date: | None |
| Authorization Citation: | LB 68 Nebraska revised statutes 71-003.01, 71-7001.01, 71-7010, 71-7012, and 71-7013. Revised LB797 2008 |
| Parent Agency: | DHHS |
| Number Of Members: | 24 |
| Who Appoints: | Agency Director |
| Legislative Approval: | NA |
| Qualifications Of Members: | At least 8 women, 1 breast cancer survivor, and other members of the public or private sector who have an interest in health care and the promotion of screening for breast andor cervical cancer. |
| Per Diem: | NA |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Travel and lodging as needed |
| Term Length: | 2 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 4 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 2 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 4 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 4 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $1,200 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $1,200 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $1,200 |
| Other Funding Sources: | Susan G. Komen Foundation |
| Spending Authority: | LB 71-7010, The Breast and Cervical Cancer Cash Fund |
| Since July 1, 2012: | Implementation of priorities identified in the Breast Cancer Control Plan 2011-2016. Five priorities were identified: 1.Increase delivery of screening services and improve follow-up by healthcare providers2.Advocate for policies and funding that increase access to services3.Increase consumer access to current and culturally appropriate information and education4.Improve access to supportive services including financial assistance, transportation, emotional support, and education5.Promote healthy lifestyle behaviors that can decrease the risk of reoccurrence and death from breast cancerStrategies have included creation of work groups to meet needs of specific targeted populations, including the Metro African American Breast Cancer Task Force and the Lincoln Breast Cancer Coalition. The development of web page for sharing and connecting breast cancer survivors, advocates, partners, and providers has been instrumental to the progress of addressing priorities. Website and work done by the advisory committee can be found at http:www.bcpartnerships.net |