New bill seeks to protect people and the planet from toxic microplastics in cosmetic products, cleaning supplies, paints, and coatings. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACTS: Annel Lopez, Annel.Lopez@asm.ca.gov, 916.319.3571 Erika Wilhelm, erika@bcpp.org, 415.539.5005...
Groundbreaking partnership expands college prevention programs as breast cancer rates rise among young adults FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Erika Wilhelm, erika@bcpp.org, 415-539-5005 San Francisco, CA – Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) is proud...
By Suzanne Price, BCPP CEO Recently there have been several news stories highlighting the trend of rising rates of cancer among young people, especially breast cancers in young women. Most of these stories do not provide answers as to why this trend is occurring. At...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three health-protective laws will make beauty, personal care products, and clothing safer for all Californians in 2025 and beyond. (Sacramento, CA – December 30, 2024) – Three laws critical to protecting Californians from toxic...
Phthalates leach from packaging and other products into food and drinks Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, a group of health advocates represented by Earthjustice sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to force the agency to reevaluate its decades-old authorizations...
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners Promotes Pledge for Hospitals to Phase Out Harmful Medical Devices ASAP – Already Signed by CommonSpirit Health and Sharp HealthCare FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Erika Wilhelm, erika@bcpp.org, (415) 321-2920 (Sacramento,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2024 PRESS CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, 415-321-2920 California Senate Unanimously Passes Landmark Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Harmful Chemicals from IV Bags and Tubing (Sacramento, CA – Aug....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, 415-321-2920 Upcoming California Vote Would Ban Unnecessary Toxic Chemical that Leaches from Medical Devices Into Patients and Pave the Way for Hospitals Nationwide Next week...
This suite of five federal safer beauty bills will address gaps in cosmetic safety by banning the worst chemicals, including the entire class of PFAS; requiring fragrance ingredient disclosure; protecting women of color and salon workers; and creating supply chain...
CONTACT: Erika Wilhelm, Director of Marketing and Communications, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, 415-321-2920 Rainbow Rubin, PhD MPH, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners Director of Science, University of California, Berkeley, Environmental Health Sciences...
