Johanna's Law

H.R. 1245: The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005 (Johanna’s Law)

This law established a national public awareness campaign to educate women and healthcare providers about the symptoms and risk factors of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute educational materials and air public service announcements that encourage women to discuss early warning signs with their doctors. The goal of the legislation is to improve early detection rates and health outcomes by ensuring the public has access to the most accurate and up-to-date medical information regarding these diseases.