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... during the pandemic, so ACS CAN volunteers continue to work incessantly to ensure all Wisconsinites have access to the quality, affordable care they need when they need it,” said Sara Sahli, ACS CAN Wisconsin government relations director. This year in Wisconsin, more than 36,000 people will hear the words “you have cancer” and will begin their battle against this disease. ACS CAN will focus on addressing health disparities that contribute to a higher cancer rate, later stage diagnoses and higher mortality rate among communities of color, low-income ... and cervical cancer screening and treatment program for low-income uninsured and underinsured women administered by the Wisconsin Department of Health. Medicaid & Expansion : ACS CAN will advocate to protect, preserve, improve and expand access to comprehensive health insurance coverage for ...

... and to defeat State Question 814 in Oklahoma that would divert funds dedicated to tobacco prevention and cessation. “Oregonians made public health a priority in their vote by passing Measure 108 to raise the state’s cigarette tax by $2 per pack and tax e-cigarettes for the first time ... cessation programs to help those who the tax increase will encourage to quit do so successfully. Funds from the tax will also provide access to health care for men, women and children with lower incomes on the Oregon Health Plan at a time when access to care is more important than ever. With Big ...

... by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Volunteer advocates met with lawmakers and discussed supporting access to care and sustaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation.  During meetings with lawmakers, volunteers touted the 20 years of progress ... to programs to prevent teens from starting to use tobacco and help those who are addicted, quit.  Funds collected from the tax also go towards health services like the Women’s Wellness Connection which provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who qualify. The program ... can improve quality of life and survivorship.  Colorado lawmakers passed a bill during the 2024 session to require state-regulated private health insurance to cover biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence. The bill, however, did not include Medicaid, so ...

... Network government relations director:   “The budget passed by the legislature is a significant win in the fight against cancer and for the health of Hoosiers. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the state for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers by including a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase, as well as tax increases on other tobacco products. These two actions will ... “At a time when tobacco use is skyrocketing among youth, ACS CAN commends the actions taken today that will generate revenue, reduce health care costs, protect kids and save lives.” Anyone looking for help to quit smoking or to quit using other tobacco products should call ...