Tularemia
September 24, 2024
The Colorado Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) is composed of qualified professionals and people living with rare diseases that serves to educate medical professionals, government agencies, legislators, and the public about rare diseases as a public health issue. The RDAC gives stakeholders an opportunity to voice their experiences and give recommendations to state leaders on these critical issues.
The Colorado Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) is composed of qualified professionals and people living with rare diseases that serves to educate medical professionals, government agencies, legislators, and the public about rare diseases as a public health issue. The RDAC gives stakeholders an opportunity to voice their experiences and give recommendations to state leaders on these critical issues.
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