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Smoke-Free Legislation Approved in Nation 's Capital

... -- January 31, 2006 -- Workers and patrons in the nation’s capital may soon breathe easier thanks to Mayor Anthony Williams’ (D) approval of a bill that will make indoor workplaces in the District, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. The smoke-free bill passed the D.C. Council earlier this month by a vote of 11-1. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN) is pleased that Mayor Williams approved a comprehensive smoke-free bill that will protect District workers and patrons from secondhand smoke, ...

Mayor Coffman Introduces Proclamation Supporting Establishments Going Smoke-free

... Jim Coffman recognized Beech Grove bars and clubs that have elected to go smoke-free. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Breathe Easy Beech Grove coalition encourage the common council to protect Beech Grove residents from the dangers of secondhand smoke by introducing a comprehensive ordinance as soon as possible that would make all workplaces, including bars and restaurants, ... to breathe clean, smoke-free air.  “When communities implement comprehensive, smoke-free laws, everyone benefits - workers’ long-term risk of lung cancer and cardiovascular disease drop, adults trying to quit smoking are more likely to try to quit and employers benefit from reduced ...

Louisiana Cancer Survivors Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Strong Tobacco Control Legislation

... marked the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 43 rd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on state lawmakers to protect the health of Louisiana residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively overcome the country’s tobacco epidemic and prevent the more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.   The advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including ...

CDC's National Education Campaign an Historic Effort to Curb Tobacco Use

... Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) this afternoon unveiled a federally-funded campaign aimed at educating the public about the harmful effects of smoking and living with a medical condition caused by smoking. The campaign, called Tips from Former Smokers, features a variety of real-life stories about people whose illnesses include lung and laryngeal cancer, heart attack, stroke, Buergeräó»s disease, and asthma. This ... chief executive officer of the American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). These graphic ads have the power to serve as a wake-up call for smokers and would-be tobacco users about tobaccoäó»s lethal impact on ...

Leading Cancer Group Applauds Park MGM for Reopening Smoke-free Today

... the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time a casino will be smoke-free on the Strip. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the casino’s decision to protect the health of workers and patrons. ACS CAN released the following statement from Kimberly Rogers, ACS CAN Nevada grassroots manager: "This is incredible news for the health and safety of Park MGM’s workers, customers and the public. It sets a huge precedent for the rest of the Strip and Nevada’s gaming industry. "The science ...

How Does Your State Measure Up on Policies to Fight Cancer in 2015?

How does your state measure up on policies to fight and prevent cancer? Chances are not well. According to a new edition of the ACS CAN report How Do You Measure Up? released today, most state legislatures are missing opportunities to enact laws and policies that could not only ... movement toward the benchmark. Red shows where states are falling short. This year, the best any state did was receive a green rating in six of the nine priority areas, and 25 states have reached the benchmark in only three or fewer areas. Put simply, this is unacceptable. While itŠ—'s ...

Imperial City Council Approves Outdoor Smoke-free Ordinance

... and recreational areas, such as spectator and concession areas, restrooms, parks, and playgrounds, among others.  The new rules are a result of conversations between City Manager Dennis Morita, Council Member Ida Obeso-Martinez and volunteers from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Vidas Importantes Vecindarios Elevados (VIVE) project. Parents and members of the Imperial High School Interact Club provided comments at hearings urging council members to act. “We commend the City Council for prioritizing public health and taking this key step to ensure everyone in Imperial can work, learn and play without being exposed to secondhand smoke, which, even outdoors, can cause cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other ...

Smoke-Free Policies: Good For Business

Research has repeatedly shown that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS). Smoke-free laws and policies provide immediate and long-term health benefits for both people who smoke and ... $500 million annually in tobacco-related health care costs, part of which would have been incurred by local businesses. [lxvi] , [lxvii]   ACS CAN’s Position on Smoke-free Laws Research published in leading scientific journals has shown consistently and conclusively that smoke-free laws ... Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Health ,  21 (2), 142-150. [lvii] Berman M, Crane R, Seiber E , et al (2014). Estimating The Cost Of A Smoking Employee. Tobacco Control (23): 428-433. [lviii] Bondi MA, Harris J R, Atkins D, French, ME, & Umland B. (2006). Employer ...

Public Health Organizations Support Smoke-Free Legislation

Harrisburg, PA – May 8, 2017 – This statement can be attributed to five of the leading health advocacy organizations: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, ... exemptions in Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act. We commend the Chairman and urge his fellow state lawmakers to stand up for the health of their constituents by passing a comprehensive smoke-free law.”  Tobacco is the number one cause of preventable death nationwide. The ...

TIPS Campaign Kicks off its 10th Year

Washington, D.C.— The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new advertisements today as they kick off  the   10 th  year of  the  highly successful “ Tips from Former Smokers ” national campaign.  The ads will run March 1 through September 26 on national cable ... and network television, streaming radio and online.  The ads will also run in  28 local  TV  markets with higher smoking prevalence.   Two of the new ads in this year’s campaign feature  participants who have been diagnosed with cancer related to tobacco use as well as their caregivers. The following is a statement from Lisa  Lacass e , president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN):   “With roughly one-third of all cancer deaths being linked to tobacco use, we’re excited to see the CDC kick of f  their 10 th  year ...

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