Join us for Pathways LIVE: Authors in Conversation

with Heather Ferguson,

Founder & Executive Director, Lymphedema Advocacy Group



March 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM EST | Winter Pathways 2019

About this Discussion:

In 2009, Ms. Ferguson worked with her State Representative to pass the North Carolina Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Act in an unprecedented four months’ time. She then turned her efforts to improving coverage nationwide, and later that same year secured her Congressman as the sponsor for the first-ever federal Lymphedema Treatment Act. In 2010, Ms. Ferguson founded the Lymphedema Advocacy Group, to raise the awareness and support that would be necessary to move a bill through Congress, and in 2022 the Lymphedema Treatment Act became law. The Lymphedema Advocacy Group continues to work on insurance issues and improving access to care in the United States. In her original article, Heather offers 10 insights to keep in mind when meeting with policy makers.

Heather joined us in Niagara Falls at the 12th International Lymphoedema Framework Conference and gave a very inspiring keynote address so don't miss this opportunity to learn from her and her experience.

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Events

Pathways LIVE: Authors in Conversation with Heather Ferguson

When: March 5, 2026 | 12:00PM EST

Where: Virtual

Cost: Free to Attend - Registration Required

Learn More & Register Now: www.tinyURL.com/PL-SIGNUP

World Lymphedema Day

Lymphatic Education & Research Network

When: March 6, 2026

Learn More: https://lymphaticnetwork.org/wld/

When: March 6, 2026 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM EST

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Language: Bilingual

Cost: Free to Attend - Registration Required

Speaker: Dr. Anna Towers, MD

Audience: Patients

Learn More: https://infolympho.ca/en/event/dr-towers-lecture-for-patients-world-lymphedema-day/

When: March 6, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Speaker: Marize Ibrahim, MSc, PT, CLT-LANA, CPA Specialist - Oncology

Learn More: https://www.lymphontario.ca/event-6415120

When: March 6, 2026 | 12:15PM - 1:00PM EST

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Language: Bilingual

Cost: Free to Attend - Registration Required

Speaker: Dr. Anna Towers, MD

Audience: Health Professionals

Learn More: https://infolympho.ca/en/event/for-professionals-only-lecture-by-dr-anna-towers/

When: March 11, 2026 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Topic: Lymphatic System 101

Learn More: https://www.lymphontario.ca/event-6298904

When: March 19, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Language: Bilingual

Cost: Free to Attend - Registration is Required

Speaker: Dr. Spencer Gibson, PhD

Learn More & Register: https://infolympho.ca/en/event/what-makes-lymphedema-react-from-research-to-quality-of-life-with-dr-spencer-gibson/

Canadian Obesity Summit 2026

Obesity Across the Lifespan: Connecting Research to Real-World Care

When: March 25-29, 2026

Where: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal, Québec

Learn More: ttps://site.pheedloop.com/event/canadianobesitysummit2026/home

When: March 31, 2026 | 7:00PM

Audience: BCLA Members

Learn More: https://www.bclymph.org/

3rd Annual LymphyCON Health Conference 2026

When: April 25 - 26, 2026

Where: Calgary Delta South, Calgary, Alberta

Learn More: https://lymphbalance.com/lymphycon-welcome/about-lymphycon/

When: Friday, May 8th, 2026

Where: BC Cancer Research Centre & Hybrid Online

Audience: Health Professionals

Learn More & Register: https://www.bclymph.org/event-6519014

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When: March 26 - April 1, 2026

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