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Cancer Advocates Release 2016 Legislative Scorecard
... legislative actions on the tobacco bills brought a halt to the tobacco industry’s lobbying influence that had blocked progress on key public health legislation for 20 years. The legislation, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown in May 2016, will help prevent youth from a lifetime ... of cancer policy issues and holds lawmakers accountable for their voting record in the following cancer-related issue areas: Access to care Awareness and disparities Environment ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
Free Community Forum in Colton to offer information on resources for breast and cervical cancer early detection and treatment
... “Our goal with this forum is to inform and empower our Inland Empire communities so that they can advocate for their families, especially on health and cancer issues,” added Lopez “Knowledge is power and I want to ensure that our community members are afforded an opportunity to learn ... will take place on Thursday, March 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hutton Community Center (660 Colton Ave. in Colton) and will feature health care providers, health educators and cancer advocates. Free dinner will be served. To register or for more information about the forum, send a ...
Cancer Advocates Urge California Legislators to Increase Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Treatment, Tackle Illegal Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
... or underinsured individuals with income above 200% FPL do not qualify for EWC and BCCTP services and still may not have access to affordable health care. “Communities of color and people with limited income are less likely than others to receive timely cancer screenings and follow-up care, resulting in striking cancer disparities. For example, Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer despite lower incidence. ...