Oklahoma Press Releases
Gov. Stitt’s Veto of Breast Cancer Screening Bill Puts Oklahoma Women at Risk
House Bill 1389 by Rep. Melissa Provenzano, would eliminate out-of-pocket costs and expand access to supplemental imaging for women with elevated risk factors, including those who may need additional screening despite no abnormal findings.
Oklahoma Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Today, Cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 48th annual Great American Smokeout by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use.
El representante de los Estados Unidos, Tom Cole, recibe el Premio Nacional de Defensa Distinguida por defender la investigación sobre el cáncer que salva vidas
El representante de los Estados Unidos, Tom Cole, recibió esta semana el Premio Nacional de Defensa Distinguida, el premio más prestigioso que otorga la Red de Acción Contra el Cáncer de la Sociedad Americana Contra el Cáncer (ACS CAN), en reconocimiento a su importante contribución en la lucha contra el cáncer para aumentar el financiamiento de la investigación.
Governor Signs Legislation that Provides Access to Precision Treatment for All Oklahomans
Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by expanding coverage for biomarker testing. Senate Bill 513 will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments.
ACS CAN Reacts to Bill that Eliminates the Tax on Some Tobacco Products
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate taxes on certain tobacco products. Oklamoma Government Relations Director Matt Glanville says this is a step backwards.
Governor Signs Bill to Reduce Barriers for Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses
Gov. Stitt signs a bill into law to help patients afford appropriate prescriptions.
Tribal Leadership, Healthcare & Government Officials Examine Disparities Affecting Cancer Outcomes
Cancer patients and survivors continue to experience potentially serious health care delays during the pandemic, and tomorrow leadership across Oklahoma will shine a light on the disparities affecting Native Americans’ cancer outcomes.
Leading Health Organizations Celebrate Protection of Oklahoma’s Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust
With a “no” vote on State Question 814, Oklahomans delivered a clear message to legislators: A healthy Oklahoma is important to them.
Leading Health Organizations Form Coalition Opposing State Question 814
Today, the No on 814 – Campaign for a Healthier Oklahoma announced its coalition that asks voters to say “no” to State Question 814 on Nov. 3 and protect the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) from sweeping changes that would funnel tens of millions of dollars away from critical programs that have helped 2.4 million Oklahomans.