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College Students Call for Passage of Strong Tobacco Control Legislation
... (888) 227-6446 Ext. 8601 E-mail: [email protected] C ollege Students Mark the Great American Smokeout by Calling for Passage of Strong Tobacco Control Legislation Harrisburg, PA – November 19, 2014 – College students are celebrating the American Cancer Society’s 40 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on local lawmakers and the governor to protect the health of state residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. The Society’s advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports increasing the state’s tobacco excise taxes by $1.60/pack. College student are sharing video and photos with Pennsylvania ...
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
... to support funding for Pennsylvania’s Tobacco Control Programs in the new budget. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) says it is crucial, that our legislature secure $14.7 million to continue to fund this program that helps non -smokers never start and helps ... high school and adult smoking rates are above the national average! ACS CAN says our state leaders must do all they can to protect the health of state residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. As our battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to ... safe—which means building strong public health infrastructure including comprehensive tobacco control measures. As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the ACS CAN, supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including comprehensive smoke-free laws, regular and ...
Pennsylvania Cancer Action Day 2024
... together from across the state to advocate for life-saving policies. No prior experience is needed, we will provide training and resources ahead of time and book lawmaker meetings for you. All you need to bring is your passion in the fight against cancer. See you at the Capitol! Here is ... policies/the asks we will be making, guidance for your lawmaker meetings, and logistical information: Training Manual PDF The training deck can be found here: Training Deck PDF If you are in a House or Senate meeting with 3+ constituents, you will have a Meeting Captain to help ... wipe out $400 million in medical debt (budget ask) In a 2022 ACS CAN survey, 73% of cancer survivors said they are worried about affording the cost of their current or future cancer care. Medical debt may have a direct effect on cancer care: high costs can lead to delayed treatment. ...
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