THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021 Page 19 DIDOMENICO | FROM PAGE 2 Massachusetts Senate on November 10 that directs federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to assist the Commonwealth’s ongoing recovery, with a particular focus on making equitable investments and ensuring that communiFRUITCAKE | FROM PAGE 10 Ms. Franklin found me so tasty that she said I was just like her mother’s famous fruitcake. The next afternoon, I was on another field trip to Ms. Franklin’s mother’s house for a visit and afternoon tea. This time I was in aluminum foil so all I could do was listen. “Mother, I brought some fruitcake I received as a gift. It is the first time I’ve ever tasted a fruitcake as good as yours. Please have a slice with your tea.” “My dear, you can’t be serious,” said Ms. Franklin’s mother. “Where is this imposter?!” I began to sense the light of day, feel the warm sun pouring in the window and see… Mabel the Money Cat curled up on the kitchen chair! I was home! I had survived! I had returned to the origin of my birth! As Grandma (my creator) sampled my corner, she muttered, “This fruitcake doesn’t come near my famous fruitcake. My fruitcakes have my special touch that make them unique.” But, but… PROGRESS | FROM PAGE 9 all cancers. The researchers credit the decline in mortality rates to improvements in prevention, early detection and treatment. For example, the substantial declines in lung, oral cavity and bladder cancer mortality largely reflect reductions in smoking due to enhanced public awareness of health consequences, increased cigarette excise taxes and smoke-free laws, whereas the large declines in female breast and colorectal cancer mortality are mainly due to screening and advances in treatment. According to the authors, the findings demonstrate considerable progress in reducing the cancer burden in the wake of expanded public investment following the passage of the National Cancer Act. Improving health equity through investment in social determinants of health and implementation research is critical to ensuring continued progress. ties disproportionately impact by the COVID-19 pandemic are prioritized. Using this framework, the bill delivers targeted, transformational supports to critical sectors, such as health care, mental and behavioral health, housing security, environment and workforce development.
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