Senate Bill 17-10, SS1 would authorize the creation of a population-based cancer registry for the CNMI. A standardized cancer registry would enable public health officials to effectively record and track cancer data, identify and monitor cancer trends, and improve the coordination and delivery of healthcare services in the CNMI. The CNMI is one of the last jurisdictions in the United States that has yet to develop a formal cancer registry.
Senate Bill 17-11 would recognize the right of adults to make decisions regarding the rendering of their own medical care, including the decision to have life-sustaining treatment withdrawn or withheld in the event of a terminal or permanent unconscious condition.
The bills can be found here:
• http://www.cnmileg.gov.mp/resources/files/SB17-10SS1.pdf (Cancer Registry Act)
• http://www.cnmileg.gov.mp/resources/files/SB17-11.pdf (Medical Consent Act)
Comments may be submitted in writing not later than Friday, April 9, to the office of Sen. Ralph Torres via:
E-mail: senatortorres@gmail.com
Mail: CNMI Legislature, P.O. Box 500586 Saipan, MP 96950; or hand-delivery at the CNMI Legislature on Capital Hill.
Tenorio on Marianas Agupa
SPEAKER Froilan C. Tenorio will be the special guest on the Marianas Agupa Chamorro radio talk show this Saturday, April 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Magic 100.3 FM. The topic of discussion will be the proposed Saipan Casino Act of 2010.
Isidoro Cabrera, president of the Saipan Sabalu Farmers Market Association, will also be a special guest on the show between 9:30 and 10 a.m.
The program is hosted by Glenn H. Manglona. For more information, e-mail marianasagupa@gmail.com
Oleai PTSA
(OES) — There will be an Oleai Elementary School PTSA meeting on Tuesday, April 13, at 6:15 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Memorial Day
(Military/Veterans Affairs) — May 31, 2010 is Memorial Day, a day when the nation pays tribute and remembrance to the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that the American people may enjoy the fruits of freedom.
This is to let anyone interested in being a part of the 2010 Memorial Day Committee that it will begin to meet every Wednesday at 0900 starting on April 7, at the Office of Military/Veterans Affairs, Capital Hill Building 1364.
Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
MDX in action
(MDX) — Despite the heavy downpour and gusty winds on Thursday night, the MDX radio group provided service to the community in support of the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to Mt. Tapochau.
The group members provided shelter, food and drinks to the faithful and tourists as well.
This would not be possible without the help and support of the business and local community, MDX said.
MDX also acknowledged other non-profit organizations for their participation on Good Friday, MDX president Sandie Pablo said.
“From the members and officers of MDX, our sincerest gratitude for your support. Thank you and God Bless!”
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