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... prevention and cessation programming—and how both efforts will contribute to the fight to end all suffering and death from cancer and the health inequities that permeate cancer care in Pennsylvania. ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...
College Students Call for Passage of Strong Tobacco Control Legislation
... 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 ... tobacco products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans and costing $289 billion in health care costs and lost productivity annually. In Pennsylvania, tobacco is responsible for 22,000 deaths each year. ACS CAN is working with the ...
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
... and our 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 keep our communities healthy and 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 ... products remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing more than 480,000 Americans, and costing $170 billion in health care costs and $151 billion in lost productivity annually. In Pennsylvania, tobacco is responsible for 22,000 deaths each year. ### ...
Pennsylvania Cancer Action Day 2026
... passing House Bill 281/Senate Bill 447. This legislation will remove cost-sharing barriers for high-risk individuals. Increase access to cancer care by passing House Bill 200/Senate Bill 906, which would establish a Paid Family and Medical Leave Program for all Pennsylvania workers. Protect ... your report back: Please complete a separate report for each lawmaker you interact with. For Issue, please select all that apply, “Access to health care” for Paid Family and Medical Leave, prostate cancer screening, breast cancer imaging, and the BCCEDP funding ask “Tobacco control” for ...
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