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Astellas Announces Second Annual Patient Advocacy Organization (PAO) Action Week™ To Empower Patients and Caregivers
Astellas Patient Centricity is pleased to announce the second annual Patient Advocacy Organization (PAO) Action Week™ taking place June 9-13, 2025. This community-driven initiative — coordinated by volunteer staff members from Astellas — brings together a diverse coalition of life sciences companies, healthcare organizations, patient advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to raise awareness of the crucial role PAOs play in supporting patients and their caregivers.
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