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... fight against cancer by embracing three policy priorities that will help more New Yorkers prevent cancer, detect it early and get connected to care as soon as possible. This starts with expanding access to paid time off for cancer screening, investing in patient navigation services and ... wages or risking their job. Ensuring paid time off for preventive medical care would remove that barrier and allow workers to prioritize their health without financial consequences. In doing so, New York City would become a national leader in reimaging paid time off as a tool for ... “Even when people do get screened, the path to survivorship is winding, complex and filled with barriers, thanks to the nature of our health care system. Investing in patient navigation services helps bridge the gaps by connecting patients to trusted, community-based support that ...