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... cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products. In addition to saving New York State hundreds of millions of dollars in smoking-related health care costs and generating millions in revenue that can be put toward evidence-based tobacco cessation programs, an increase to the cigarette tax will result in significant health benefits, including saving over 15,300 lives and reducing the number of adults who currently smoke by 44,800. “Governor Hochul’s ...

... hosted by Sleep Number, focused on the cancer patient experience and what we can do to make sure all patients have equitable access to the care they need to fight their disease. Speakers discussed innovative approaches to patient navigation, clinical trial enrollment, strategies to ... Moderator: Representative Heather Edelson, District 49A, Assistant Majority Leader, Minnesota House of Representatives PROVIDER AND PUBLIC HEALTH PANEL Emmanuel S. Antonarakis, MD,  Clark Endowed Professor of Medicine, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Talaya Dendy,  Cancer Thriver & Cancer Doula Dan Endreson, MPA,  Sr. Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Minnesota Council of Health Plans Laura Kurland,  Patient Navigator, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center   Moderator: Lance Barbour, MPH,  Director, State & Local Campaigns ...

... standards that have already been successfully implemented. Secretary VilsackŠ—'s important comments remind us just how crucial it is for the health of our nation for those strong nutrition standards to remain in place. On the Front Lines for Our Children By: Agriculture Secretary Tom ... front lines of the battle to reduce obesity, a known risk factor for many types of cancer, each and every day. The impact of obesity on future health outlooks is shocking. The American Society of Clinical Oncology estimates that one in three cancer deaths in 2012 were related to obesity, ... of childhood obesity are not just a worry for tomorrow. Researchers at Duke University estimate that today, childhood obesity treatment and care costs more than $14 billion per yearŠ—”costs that will skyrocket even further as obese children become obese adults. That is why USDA is ...

... financial barriers to lifesaving cancer screening. A-3523 passed the full Assembly by a vote of 78-0, edging New Jersey closer to requiring health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings recommended by United States Preventive Services Task Force and eliminating cost-sharing ... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). She continues, “By improving screening rates across the state, we can begin to chip away at definitive health disparities in colorectal cancer incidence and death rates. For example, Blacks are about 20% more likely to develop colorectal cancer and ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...