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New Data Reveals That Gaps in Coverage For Those with Private Insurance Are Major Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening

6 de Marzo de 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 6, 2009 -- For the first time, more U.S. states have received A grades than failing marks for colorectal cancer screening laws, according to the 2009 Colorectal Cancer Legislation Report Card. Issued today by a coalition of 11 leading public health groups and medical professional societies,

ACS CAN Participates in Health Care Summit

5 de Marzo de 2009
Nacional

ACS CAN President Daniel Smith will participate in today's Presidential Health Care Summit . You can read updates from the summit on this blog, or get real-time updates via the ACS CAN Twitter feed

TIME magzine cover story on the health care crisis and cancer

5 de Marzo de 2009
Nacional

TIME magazine is running two stories about the health care crisis that prominently feature the American Cancer Society and the Health Insurance Assistance Service (HIAS), a call service for patients who have questions pertaining to health insurance. One of the stories will be on the cover of this week's issue,

ACS CAN Chairman cited in CQ Article on Healthcare

3 de Marzo de 2009
Nacional

CQ Article: Bill Would Provide $50 Million for Colon Cancer Screening Programs Nationwide By Anne L. Kim, CQ Staff CQ HEALTHBEAT NEWS March 2, 2009 Š—– 4:08 p.m. A bill recently introduced would direct $50 million nationwide to programs that screen for, treat and monitor colon cancer and give

Congress Can Deliver Historic Victory for Children and America 's Health By Granting FDA Authority Over Tobacco Products

3 de Marzo de 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 3, 2009 -- Our public health organizations strongly support the bipartisan legislation introduced today to provide the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with effective authority to regulate tobacco products. There are few steps Congress can take that will make a bigger difference for America’s health

ACS CAN Ambassadors Watch Obama Address to Congress

27 de Febrero de 2009
Nueva York

Hope Lodge guests and Legislative Ambassadors from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network gathered gathered at Hope Lodge New York City to watch President Obama's Address to Congress. The evening included a pot luck dinner and a fund-raiser for ACS CAN. Hope Lodge provides free temporary housing for cancer

Bill Would Increase Access to Colon Cancer Screenings and Treatments for Medically Underserved

27 de Febrero de 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 27, 2009 -- Critical legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would ensure access to colon cancer screening and treatment for those Americans who need them most. This bill will build on efforts to improve access to health care and elevate the

Administration Budget Proposal Would Renew the War on Cancer and Make Down Payment on Health Care Reform

26 de Febrero de 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- February 26, 2009 -- “The White House budget proposal released today makes a strong commitment to public health by advancing the President’s goal to conquer cancer and enact comprehensive health care reform this year. “The budget proposal would benefit the nearly 11 million cancer patients and survivors

House Party Review

25 de Febrero de 2009
Nacional

With a cancer survivor, as well as various care-givers in attendance, the overwhelming feeling of the guests at tonight's ACS CAN Presidential Address Party was that the President exceeded expectations in addressing health care in his speech. Not only did he call for reform that will provide quality, affordable health