Press Room

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program Could Save Many More With Adequate Funding

Members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services showed their support for increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs despite a tough economic environment with a vote tonight to pass the FY 2011 spending bill.

Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2010 – The administration today launched a new high-risk pool program that will offer coverage in every state for uninsured people with pre-existing conditions.

Washington, D.C. – July 1, 2010 – Across the country this week, several major smoke-free laws and cigarette tax increases take effect that will save lives, protect families and improve the health of communities across the country.

The National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council created by the Affordable Care Act issued its first status report today outlining the priorities for a National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy that will help to repair the broken "sick care" system. Following is a statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).

WASHINGTON, DC – June 28, 2010 – The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear appeals in the federal government’s landmark racketeering lawsuit against the tobacco industry, The United States of America v. Philip Morris USA, Inc.

Strong Implementation of and Education about Affordable Care Act Critical for Cancer Community; Increased Access Coupled with Research Key to Progress in Beating Disease

Washington, D.C. – June 22, 2010 – “Governor Paterson and the New York state legislature took a major step to save lives and protect public health by increasing the state’s cigarette tax by $1.60 to a total of $4.35 a pack.

Washington, D.C. -- June 22, 2010 -- The administration today issued regulations enforcing several provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to patients.

Tuesday, June 22, marks a historic day in tobacco control as public health advocates celebrate the first anniversary of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and welcome tough new restrictions on the marketing and sale of tobacco products to children and adults.