ONS is proud to announce this year's 4th Annual Capitol Hill Days. The meeting continues to be a great success, but only because of our members. This two-day education and advocacy conference has become a must-attend event for any oncology nurse interested in health policy.
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity to join over 100 ONS members in being a leader in the policy arena. We hope that our chapter will be represented to help ONS make a real difference in healthcare.
To apply please use this link : https://oncologynursingsociety.formstack.com/forms/capitol_hill_days_2019
Starting on Sunday, September 22, and culminating on Tuesday, September 24, more than 100 ONS members will learn about the issues and carry messages to their elected officials. We are still finalizing the schedule, but highlights include:
· Sunday: Opening reception in the evening
· Monday: Advocacy education and training
· Tuesday: Congressional meetings on Capitol Hill
Nurses will be briefed by policy experts, government officials, nurse leaders, and the ONS advocacy and health policy team on the current political environment and topics such as palliative care, oral drug parity, and care planning. In addition, we will hear from "inside-the-Beltway" pundits who will provide insight on issues such as access to opioids, drug cost legislation, Medicare reform, tobacco cessation, workforce safety, and federal funding for research.
To be considered for Capitol Hill Days, all applicants are required to provide:
· A letter of interest stating previous advocacy experience
· A curricula vitae/resume
· A letter of support from a chapter leader
Please note that all three of these items are required to submit the application; please have all documents ready before applying.
As in previous years, ONS will provide hotel accommodations and food during event times. The chapter will be responsible for transportation costs to and from Washington, DC. We are looking for both returning and new members who want to help ONS educate decision-makers on the role of the oncology nurse in healthcare.
ONS is very excited about the opportunity to lead another delegation of oncology nurses in meeting with their federal representatives. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any further questions at astone@ons.org.
Sincerely,
Alec Stone, MA, MPA
Public Affairs Director