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Nation 's Top Patient Advocacy Groups Urge United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to Support Investment in Health Prevention

12 de Octubre de 2011

Today, leaders from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association will testify before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the need for a healthcare system that better incorporates, coordinates and values quality and prevention.

Delia Oliveri Honored at the White House

10 de Octubre de 2011
Nevada

Nevada's State Lead Ambassador, Delia Oliveri, was honored at the White House with four other ACS CAN volunteers as "Champions of Change" on September 27, 2011.

California Enacts Ban on Tanning for Minors

10 de Octubre de 2011
California

Governor Jerry Brown has signed a billξmaking tanning bed use illegal for anyone under age 18 in the State of California. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2012.ξ They are the first state in the nation to do so, and the law aligns withξAmerican Cancer Societyξand ACS

IOM Report a Critical First Step to Determining Meaningful Coverage for Millions of Americans

7 de Octubre de 2011

Statement by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Senior Policy Director, Stephen Finan WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 7, 2011 – “The Institute of Medicine report on essential benefits is a thorough first attempt to address the challenging and complex issue of determining a minimum standard of health coverage.

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

4 de Octubre de 2011
Connecticut

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents.

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

4 de Octubre de 2011
Maine

Federal Update Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents,. Funded by the Prevention and Public Health Funded created by the ACA, Community

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

4 de Octubre de 2011
Massachusetts

Federal Update Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents,. Funded by the Prevention and Public Health Funded created by the ACA, Community

9-29-11 Affordable Care Act Update

4 de Octubre de 2011
Vermont

Federal Update Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities with over 120 million residents,. Funded by the Prevention and Public Health Funded created by the ACA, Community

Alexandria, LA Passes First Comprehensive Smoke-Free Law in State

4 de Octubre de 2011
Nacional

Today, the Alexandria City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free law, the first of its kind in the State of Louisiana.ξ Effective January 2, 2012, 100% of bars, restaurants and other businesses in the City of Alexandria will be smoke-free.ξ Congratulations, Alexandria, LA!