Taking Action for Change
Dedicated to endometriosis patients, encouraging change to legislation and education
The Endometriosis Alliance of Massachusetts (TEAM)
is dedicated to improving the lives of those with endometriosis through education and advocacy. We work to increase awareness about endometriosis, promote early diagnosis and access to effective treatment options, and advance research. Our members are people with endometriosis and their loved ones, health care providers, researchers, and other stakeholders. Together, we advocate for policy changes that recognize endometriosis as a serious health condition that impacts the whole person, requiring appropriate attention and care in Massachusetts.
Our Initiatives
We strive to make the lives of endometriosis patients better, by hosting screenings of documentaries, visiting legislators at the State House, and participating in patient support groups. Our hope is to enforce quicker and more accurate diagnosis, have more effective treatment options offered, and to encourage policy changes that will ensure community understanding, medical know-how, and financial support.
Screenings & Education
We have hosted documentary screenings at University of New Hampshire, Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and also in communities such as Lexington, Burlington and Winchester to increase awareness about endometriosis and inspire more support at home, at work, at school, and within the community.
Youth Advocacy
We are speaking with school districts in Massachusetts to continue to educate directors of health curriculum, athletic directors, coaches, school nurses and biology teachers, on initial symptoms, to ensure patients are diagnosed sooner, get help quicker and limit debilitating affects.
Meetings & Legislation
We visit the State House, meet with legislators, present at briefings, appear at hearings, all to advocate for bills (H2527 and S.1564/S.1638 ) that will improve the systemic issues that delay diagnosis, treatment, and financial support.