Nebraska Revenue Committee Bill Fails to Address Tobacco Crisis
Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Nebraska Government Relations Director Megan Word
Nebraska Press Releases
Gateway Mall to Host Lights of Hope Decorating Party In Honor and Memory of Those Touched By Cancer
LINCOLN, NE – In partnership with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), Gateway Mall is helping to honor and remember those touched by cancer for one of the biggest tribute events in the United States.
Legislature’s Missed Opportunity To Reduce Smoking, Save Lives
The following statement can be attributed to Nick Faustman, Nebraska government relations director American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
Public Health Advocates Travel to Lincoln for Tobacco Prevention Day
Lincoln, Neb., – February 21, 2019 – Public health advocates from across the state traveled to the Nebraska State Capitol today to call on the Legislature to prioritize the 2,500 Nebraskans who will die from smoking this year.
Legislature Unanimously Votes ‘Yes’ to Establish Palliative Care Council
The passage of the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Act creates state advisory council and gathers input from health care professionals on ways Nebraska can improve delivery of this type of integrated care.
Health Coalition: Increased Tobacco Taxes Will Help Ameliorate Weak Revenue Forecast & Save Lives
A coalition of health-minded partners released a statement following the state Economic Forecasting Advisory Board’s report.
Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs
States would likely face increased costs and cancer patients and survivors could face delayed preventive, diagnostic and curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors...