Bill Couzens

About Bill Couzens

Bill Couzens is the Founder of Next Generation Choices Foundation, 501c3, public charity more widely known as “Less Cancer” and. Couzens is also the visionary for National Cancer Prevention Day, the National Cancer Prevention Workshop and the United States Bipartisan Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus.
6 02, 2025

Building What’s Needed: Now Is the Time for Solutions

By |2025-02-06T17:05:12-05:00February 6th, 2025|Less Cancer|

People are understandably upset when programs that support health and well-being are eliminated, especially when they witness unnecessary suffering. It’s disheartening to see resources stripped away—tools designed to reduce risk, improve health, and ease suffering. However, when this happens, it doesn’t mean everything is lost. It doesn’t mean there are no more resources or

5 02, 2025

Working Above the Noise

By |2025-02-05T11:09:59-05:00February 5th, 2025|Less Cancer, Washington DC|

We're living in a fascinating moment in history, with political noise affecting public health in ways that can feel overwhelming. Some of it may sound outlandish, but that's not our focus here. Instead, we're committed to forging ahead—working with the people and resources we do have, standing up for what's right, and consistently pointing

2 02, 2025

The Leadership That We Need in Cancer Prevention is You

By |2025-02-02T16:03:08-05:00February 2nd, 2025|Cancer, Less Cancer|

Cancer prevention is not a political issue—it’s a public health mission that demands leadership at every level. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, the homes we live in, and the schools we attend, nearly every aspect of daily life influences cancer risk. Preventing cancer requires collaboration across government, communities, schools,

27 01, 2025

We Can’t Make America Healthy Again Without Science

By |2025-01-27T17:03:42-05:00January 27th, 2025|Less Cancer|

Several years ago, I wrote a post asking the then-Secretary of Education to "make America healthy again." It was an obvious wordplay on a popular campaign slogan at the time. In hindsight, those words have taken on new meaning for me. I wasn't clear enough in expressing the critical idea that we cannot make

6 12, 2024

Knowing Your Food: Health, Environment, Community … Information is Power

By |2024-12-06T15:24:03-05:00December 6th, 2024|Bill Couzens, Less Cancer|

Today, I attended the dedication of a farm situated at a public school in Warrenton, Virginia—Fauquier High School—in memory of a young man, Trip Bopp. Trip and his family are friends of mine. Tragically, Trip was just 24 years old when he was killed on April 22, 2021, during a daytime burglary at his

22 11, 2024

Focus on What You Care About, Not on What You Don’t

By |2024-11-22T17:52:53-05:00November 22nd, 2024|Bill Couzens, Less Cancer|

In my work on cancer prevention with Less Cancer, I engage deeply with diverse people and communities. Often, our only common thread is a shared priority for good health and the goal of reducing cancer rates. In today’s world, it’s easy to become distracted by personalities, preferences, likes, dislikes, and the faults of others. For

19 11, 2024

Big Hat, No Ranch: Why Qualifications Matter

By |2024-11-19T14:27:44-05:00November 19th, 2024|Bill Couzens, Cancer Prevention|

For over twenty years, I have dedicated my work to public health. When I began, conversations about prevention were nearly nonexistent—sick care was the dominant framework. Prevention, or the idea that we could impact our own health through lifestyle and environmental changes, was dismissed as unrealistic. Fast forward to today, and we finally see discussions

13 11, 2024

Why Our Neighbors Matter: The Pressing Need for Bridges in Public Health

By |2024-11-14T04:56:00-05:00November 13th, 2024|Bill Couzens, Cancer, Less Cancer|

For over two decades, I have worked in the arena of public health—a field that is complex and challenging to describe. Unlike linear sick care or treatment, public health involves a variety of educational and communication platforms that, while rooted in evidence-based science, require creativity and the ability to pivot as needed to secure

29 07, 2024

Game Changer For Cancer Prevention And The Fight To Push Back On Increased Incidences Of Colon Cancer

By |2024-07-29T18:35:56-04:00July 29th, 2024|Cancer Prevention|

The FDA recently approved Shield, a blood test by Guardant Health, for screening colorectal cancer in individuals aged 45+  with an "average risk." While not a substitute for colonoscopies, Shield aims to enhance accessibility and insurance coverage, potentially increasing screening rates due to its convenience. The test, with a 10% false positive rate and

2 06, 2024

A Thank You from Less Cancer Founder Bill Couzens

By |2024-06-02T13:09:39-04:00June 2nd, 2024|Less Cancer|

A heartfelt thank you to Traverse City and all the supporters of Less Cancer. Last night's launch of the Less Cancer Hike and Bike America for 2024 faced an unexpected hurdle as our concert was rained out. Despite the disappointment, the unwavering support and generosity from the people of Traverse City, Michigan, shone through.

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