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State of Illinois Cervical Cancer Elimination Task Force

Appointed by Illinois Department of Public Health Director Eric Whitaker, M.D., Ray Valek served as the task force's social marketing expert. Formed through Public Act 93-0956, the task force studied the prevalence of cervical cancer in Illinois, raised public awareness about the causes, identified strategies and technologies effective in preventing the disease, and reviewed related public policies.