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SIR remembers Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.

New Jersey congressman was champion for patients and of interventional radiology

Apr 26, 2024

FAIRFAX, Va. (April 26, 2024)—The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. of New Jersey, who passed away April 24. Rep. Payne was a consistent champion for interventional radiologists and interventional radiology patient care. A founder and leader of the Congressional Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Caucus, Rep. Payne put forward legislation to ensure coverage for PAD screenings, and held numerous hearings, briefings, and events to improve awareness of PAD in underserved and at-risk communities. He was also an outspoken advocate of men’s health issues, establishing the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus and hosting a congressional briefing on the benefits of prostate artery embolization, which featured representatives of the Society of Interventional Radiology.  We are grateful for his leadership and service.

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About the Society of Interventional Radiology

The Society of Interventional Radiology is a nonprofit, professional medical society representing more than 8,000 practicing interventional radiology physicians, trainees, students, scientists, and clinical associates, dedicated to improving patient care through the limitless potential of image-guided therapies. SIR’s members work in a variety of settings and at different professional levels—from medical students and residents to university faculty and private practice physicians.

About the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR), published continuously since 1990, is a monthly peer-reviewed journal serving the global community and specialty of interventional radiology. The official journal of the Society of Interventional Radiology, JVIR is the authoritative journal of choice for interventional radiologists and other collaborating physicians and scientists in imaging and minimally invasive therapeutic fields who seek current, evidence-based information on every aspect of vascular and interventional radiology. Each issue includes clinical, translational, basic science, and health policy and socioeconomic research on emerging and established domains of the specialty. Visit jvir.org.

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