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Reducing the Toll of Tobacco a Priority for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in 2018
Columbia, SC – January 29, 2018 – As lawmakers dive into the new year the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is looking ahead to what public health initiatives can be accomplished in 2018. South Carolina has a long way to go when it comes to tobacco control issues. Each year in South Carolina 2,500 kids under the age of eighteen become new daily smokers, 7,200 adults die from smoking and annual health care costs in South Carolina directly caused by smoking are $1.9 billion. Don’t worry, ACS CAN has solutions. A one-time increase in the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack would save thousands of lives and would raise millions of dollars for the state. The increase would be a win-win for South Carolina. A $1.50 increase would help 37,900 ...
Health Policy Forum on Tobacco Control in South Carolina
The Impact of Tobacco in South Carolina Please join us for a health policy forum to disucss the following issues in our state. You will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field on the latest evidence showing the toll of tobacco on our state. Tobacco remains the number one preventable cause of death and South Carolina’s biggest opportunity to save lives, ... $5 million from the cigarette tax that is currently allocated to tobacco prevention and control but we have to determine how additional funds can be secured at the state level and how the state will adquately use those funds. Currently, South Carolina spends less than 10 percent of the ...
Sneakers Cover State House Front Steps to Urge Legislators to Keep South Carolina Teens Healthy
Today, the front steps of the South Carolina State House were covered in sneakers to remind lawmakers to protect teen health by raising the cigarette tax by $1.50 and ... sneakers before coming to the Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers event, part of the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Day at the State House. Coach Michael Kleinfelder, a two-time cancer survivor and girls’ soccer coach from Gilbert High School in ... increase revenue by raising the cigarette tax,” said Beth Johnson, South Carolina government relations director for ACS CAN. “Increasing the cost of tobacco is one of the most effective ways to prevent kids from becoming addicted to these deadly products and to help encourage those ...
South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 ... benefits that include counseling and coverage for at least two smoking cessation attempts per year, without the patient having to share in the cost. The CDC recommends that all FDA-approved nicotine replacements be made available for those seeking to quit. “Evidence shows that tobacco ...
Day at the State House and Suits & Sneakers
... House on Tuesday, February 5th! Our day will begin at 9AM and run until around 2PM. We will be provide refreshments and training. There is no cost to attend. By joining us and speaking with your elected officials you can help us gain support for an increase in the state tobacco tax and for legislation that would prevent children from using tanning devices in SC. We will host a WebEx/ conference call on Tuesday, January 5th at 7PM to discuss the details of this event and our legislative priorities. We have a big agenda this year and we need your help! One person can make a difference and together ...
Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Helps Kick Cancer During Annual Suits & Sneakers Event
COLUMBIA, S.C. – (March 7, 2017) – Earlier today, Coastal Carolina Baseball Coach Gary Gilmore joined dozens of South Carolina legislators in lacing up their sneakers to demonstrate support for cancer survivors, patients and caregivers as well as to honor ... those who have lost their battle with the disease. The event took place during the annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Day at the Capitol event. “Like every person, I have been touched by this disease personally,” said Dr. Gustavo Leone, new director of the Hollings Cancer Center. “I am proud to be here with Coach Gilmore to lend our support to those who are fighting this disease. This state ...