On March 27, President Trump signed the $2 trillion coronavirus emergency aid bill, known as the CARES Act, into law.
The legislation includes relief for state and local governments, businesses (large and small), hospitals, and individuals affected by the coronavirus emergency. This is the third coronavirus aid package from Congress this month.
Posted 3/27/2020
At the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, the Louisiana Oncology Society received the ASCO Jeffrey C Ward Affiliate Advocacy Award for advancing critical advocacy priorities that have translated into meaningful legislative victories. The Iowa Oncology Society and Washington State Medical Oncology Society were also recognized for their advocacy efforts in 2025 at the meeting, receiving second place awards.
