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... (ACS CAN) commends the implementation of the new state tobacco 21 law, clinical trials as well as breast and cervical cancer laws to address the health inequities that contribute to higher incidence and mortality rates from cancer for the poor, communities of color and rural residents. The ... past years, smoking remains highest among these communities. An end to the sale of menthol flavored tobacco products would help end a serious health inequity,” added Myatt. The recently signed clinical trials law ensures Minnesotans on Medicaid have the same opportunities to participate ... this year but not all of them will equally benefit from medical advances in cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostic testing and treatment care,” said Myatt. “The poor, communities of color, and rural residents are among those that continue to be under-represented in cancer ...

... Legislative Office Building, LCA Pressroom, Room 130 WHEN:   Tuesday, February 28, 12:00pm   The press conference will take place during the Health Committee budget hearing and provide a breakdown of the proposals around the CSP as well as those found in Governor Hochul’s Executive ... and American Lung Association among others on the importance of such legislation in the fight to end all suffering and death from cancer and the health inequities that permeate cancer care.   ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers at every level ...

... Colorectal cancer screening has also been proven to be highly cost-effective. An important provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act makes a number of proven preventive services, including colonoscopy screenings, available at no cost to Medicare beneficiaries. However, ... not getting screened for colorectal cancer, we should be doing everything possible to eliminate these barriers and increase utilization of this health-preserving and life-saving technology. Fortunately there may soon be a solution to this vexing problem. The Š—… Removing Barriers to ... the Ohio State University and the Wright State University School of Medicine, Dr. Brooks practiced primary care internal medicine in community health centers, initially in Ohio and later in his current hometown of Dallas, TX. Prior to joining the ACS he was awarded a Commonwealth ...

... prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care this morning at ACS CAN’s annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.   ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American ...   “Sen. Hanger showed his commitment to making cancer a legislative priority by remaining steadfast in his support of increasing access to health coverage throughout the state of Virginia,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “He took action in the fight against cancer, ...