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Gov. DeWine Stands Up for Public Health
... laws regulating the sale of tobacco products that are stronger than state law. Local control over matters designed to protect the public’s health, including tobacco control laws, has numerous benefits that would have been lost if local power had been taken away. “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) celebrates Gov. DeWine for standing up for the health of Ohioans with this veto. It is important for the local, state and federal levels of government to work together to implement policies to ... 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 ...
General Assembly Attacks Authority of Local Communities to Protect Public Health
... laws regulating the sale of tobacco products that are stronger than state law. Local control over matters designed to protect the public’s health, including tobacco control laws, has numerous benefits that are lost when local power is taken away. “Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death nationwide. The annual health care costs in Ohio directly caused by smoking are $6.56 billion, which includes $1.85 billion in costs to Medicaid. This amendment would prevent ...
Public Health Organizations Call for the City of Columbus to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco
... on youth to become the next generation of tobacco users. It’s clear: flavors hook kids.” Flavored tobacco products pose a serious public health risk and are contributing to recent increases in youth tobacco use. ACS CAN urges the City of Columbus to continue reining in Big Tobacco ... affiliate, ACS CAN have 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 ...
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizes Access to Care and Tobacco Control for 2019 Legislative Session
... January 17, 2019 – 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 2019 legislative session. Ohio has a long way to go when it comes to both tobacco control policy and access to care for cancer patients. ACS CAN is committed to working with Ohio’s leaders to enact evidence-based solutions for our communities. ACS CAN is working to protect all Ohioans from the health harms of tobacco by asking lawmakers to fund the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation program at $35 million annually. ACS CAN also ...
Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Increase Tobacco Prevention Efforts and Pass Biomarker Legislation to Enhance Access to Lifesaving Care
... addictive products in our state annually, well-funded, fact-based tobacco prevention programs are needed more than ever. “To improve access to care for those who hear the words “you have cancer,” ACS CAN also calls on the legislature to increase access to biomarker testing, a game changer in the fight against cancer and an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments by ensuring state-regulated health insurance, including Medicaid, covers appropriate biomarker testing for patients who could benefit. Dubbed ‘the right treatment at the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes. Despite its benefits, health insurance coverage of biomarker testing has not kept pace with innovations in treatment. “Over 76,000 Ohioans heard the words, “you ...
Ohio Senate Turning Its Back on Ohio’s Youth
... cut in half from the current year funding level of $14.5 million to $7.5 million yearly, which would have a devastating impact on our state's health and economic well-being. “Here in Ohio, 36.7% of high school students use tobacco products, including 29.8% who use electronic ... use will only increase this financial burden on taxpayers. Fact-based programs must be in place to reduce tobacco use and reduce taxpayer-funded health care costs. “ACS CAN is calling on the Senate to reduce the toll of tobacco on Ohio by restoring the funding to Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed ...
The Ohio House of Representatives Has Chosen Big Tobacco Over Buckeye Kids
... Big Tobacco over buckeye kids. OHR passed a budget today that cut the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program at the Ohio Department of Health by 60 percent from its FY ’17 allocation in the last biennial budget. ACS CAN is shocked that the House took this action. “Decimating ... This money could be used to support the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program as well as other budget shortfalls. “Finally, annual health care costs from smoking exceed $5.6 billion in Ohio and Ohio’s Medicaid program spends $1.72 billion each year to treat smoking-related diseases. ...
Senate Budget Fails to Protect Ohio Kids
... fails to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products and takes control away from local governments to protect the health of their residents. Ohio has some of the worst tobacco use rates in the country and Big Tobacco has been working hard to addict future ... by $5.5 million to $20 million annually would prevent 1,300 kids from becoming adults who smoke and save the state $20.8 million in future health care expenditures. “Furthermore, amid the growing youth tobacco epidemic, we need local laws to protect our kids, not state interference. ...
House Missed an Opportunity to Protect Ohio Kids
... by $5.5 million to $20 million annually would prevent 1,300 kids from becoming adults who smoke and save the state $20.8 million in future health care expenditures. “There is still an opportunity for lawmakers to change course and increase investment in tobacco control to keep kids from ... on the Senate to restore the governor’s recommended funding level of $20 million in tobacco prevention and cessation to protect kids, reduce health care costs and save lives.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for ...
ACS CAN Reacts to Governor’s Budget
... statement in reaction. “As an organization dedicated to saving lives, ACS CAN is pleased to see the governor taking steps to address public health initiatives in his budget. However, Ohio is missing some opportunities to enhance existing public health policies that have been proven to reduce tobacco use. “Governor DeWine has missed an opportunity in his proposed budget to reduce the ... applauds the Governor for protecting access to Medicaid for low-income Ohioans. Preservation of eligibility and maintaining access to health care coverage is critical to the individuals and families who depend on the program for cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostic, treatment ...