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CONCORD, NH – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session particularly in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  ... Screening Program . Early detection saves lives: this program provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings to women age 21-64 who have no health insurance or have insurance that does not pay for screening tests.   •     Increased funding for youth outreach on e-cigarette use via ... and disease.   •     Increased funding for the State Office of Rural Health (SORH) . The SORH offers technical assistance to rural health care providers and organizations, which in turn improves healthcare for people living in those areas. To reduce the cancer burden, it is critical ...