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Two Rhode Island Lawmakers Receive National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... area of cancer-related public policy advocacy. “Both Sen. Goodwin and Rep. Ackerman embody what it means to be passionate advocates for public health,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “Undoubtedly, it is thanks to their relentless pursuit and leadership that this lifesaving ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Guest Post: Kansas Minors No Longer Exposed to the Dangers of Indoor Tanning

... that would prevent young people under the age of 18 from accessing indoor tanning beds. After hearing from survivors, volunteers, and health care professionals during hearings, by phone, mail, email, and at events in their hometowns, the indoor tanning bill made it through committee and ...

Request for Proposals for ACS CAN NYS Lobbying and Legislative Consultant

... 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 ... are tobacco free; Increasing the purchase age for tobacco to 21. Including e-cigarettes in the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act. Access to Care - Improving access to needed medications by allowing for substitution of interchangeable biosimilar drugs, permitting less expensive versions ... by providing limitations on fail first (Step Therapy) policies; Allowing pharmacists to administer the HPV Vaccine; Expanding palliative care programs and education.     2.0  RFP Goals and Objectives The primary objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals ...

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