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8.6.15 New York State Receives Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

6 de Agosto de 2015
Nueva York

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Name: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (518) 796-1038 Email: [email protected] New York State Receives Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies New York State Governor and Lawmakers Have Opportunities to Save Lives

Press Release: CTGetting Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

6 de Agosto de 2015
Connecticut

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Amber Hillman American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: 508.450.8690 Email: [email protected] Connecticut Getting Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies State Failing When it comes to Tobacco Control Funding; Advocates Reminder Lawmakers “Our Kids are Worth

Michigan Capitol Update - July, 2015

28 de Julio de 2015
Michigan

Stay up to date with what's happening in Lansing and Washington DC. ACSCAN Michigan Government Relations Notebook Direct URL: http://asccanmi.blogspot.com/

South Carolina Session Review 2015

24 de Julio de 2015
South Carolina

The South Carolina session concluded on July 9th. ACS CAN followed several bills this year. It was overall a very active year for cancer issues. Best Chance Network Funding: The Best Chance Network received $475,000 to provide breast and cervical cancer screenings for women in South Carolina. Colon

Crucial Legislation Would Improve Quality of Life for Cancer Patients in 2015

21 de Julio de 2015

Reps. Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Tom Reed (R-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation today that would improve the experience of cancer patients and their families by better coordinating their care from the point of diagnosis and addressing the often debilitating symptoms of treatment.

Volunteer Opportunities

20 de Julio de 2015
Arkansas

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Maine Legislature Ensures Better Quality of Life for StateŠ—Ès Cancer Patients

20 de Julio de 2015
Nacional

The Maine Legislature voted to override the veto by Governor LePage on a bill that would improve access to palliative care for those suffering from cancer and other chronic diseases. Now, those diagnosed with cancer in Maine will have the needed resources for a better quality of life during and

Alaska Governor 's Decision to Improve Access to Health Care Will Save Lives and Money

16 de Julio de 2015

Washington, D.C. July 16, 2015 Governor Bill Walker 's announcement today that he will increase access to health coverage for thousands more hard-working, low-income Alaska residents will save lives and long-term health care dollars in the state. Access to affordable, quality health insurance is critical to beating cancer. Uninsured individuals

Health Groups Urge U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board Members to Withdraw if Chamber Doesn 't End Global Lobbying for Tobacco Industry

15 de Julio de 2015

WASHINGTON, DC Five leading U.S. public health organizations today called on members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 's Board of Directors to withdraw from the Chamber unless it stops fighting measures to reduce tobacco use around the world. The U.S. Chamber 's pro-tobacco work harms health around the world