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Legislature Stands Up for Musicians and Hospitality Worker’s Health
... positioned to meet the needs of the people in their communities. Communities should be able to pass laws that are proven to promote good health and well-being for their residents, including comprehensive smoke-free laws. “ACS CAN thanks the Senate for passing this important ... 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 stand ...
Legislature Stands Up for Musicians and Hospitality Worker’s Health
... positioned to meet the needs of the people in their communities. Communities should be able to pass laws that are proven to promote good health and well-being for their residents, including comprehensive smoke-free laws. “ACS CAN thanks the legislature for passing this important ... 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 stand ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally in Nashville to Urge Legislators to Make Cancer a Priority
... lawmakers to restore funding to the state’s tobacco cessation and prevention programs, protect local smoke-free laws and to expand access to care. “Cancer death rates continue to decrease nationwide, but Tennessee could do better. Lawmakers can be part of the solution by passing ... in evidence-based tobacco control programs. Volunteers asked Gov. Lee to reinstate the $4 million annual funding for the Department of Health tobacco prevention and cessation program in his budget. Support policies that allow local authorities to pass smoke-free ordinances that ... secondhand smoke. Local communities should be able to determine and take action on evidence-based tobacco control policies that will protect the health of their residents and Tennessee lawmakers should not erect barriers for local government officials. Give chronically ill patients easier ...