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Legislation Would Increase Access to Colon Cancer Screenings for the Medically Underserved

... men and women who are within the recommended age for colon cancer screening but may not be able to access the new benefits under the Affordable Care Act. The screening program created by this legislation would be modeled after the successful National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

Cancer Survivors to Maryland Lawmakers: ‘Make All Copays Count,’ Protect against Threats to Patient Access to Lifesaving Medication

... 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 as we ...

Statement: Leaders of Nation’s Charitable Nonprofits Urge Congress to Go Further

... their mission delivery.” “Nonprofits serve as frontline responders to national crises such as the novel coronavirus, providing resources and care to those facing profound disruption in their lives and communities, particularly the most disadvantaged among us,” said Nancy Brown, CEO of ... thrive, and this is never more true than in times of crisis," said Stephanie J. Hull, Ph.D., president and CEO of Girls Inc. "Our current public health emergency requires Congress to take urgent action so that nonprofits across the U.S. can continue our critical work at this pivotal time." ... and placement — but charitable organizations won’t be able to operate if they cease to exist.” “The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency. The longer it goes on, the more it also becomes a housing emergency,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity ...

Lt. Governor Mike Cooney Joins the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for 6th Annual Hoops, Hops and Hope!

... advocacy programs conducted by ACS CAN, the Society’s advocacy affiliate. The issue theme for the Governor’s Hoops Challenge is access to care through Medicaid expansion, which prevents cancer and saves lives. "I’m honored to be here in support of the American Cancer Society’s ... ACS CAN Montana Government Relations Director Kristin Page-Nei. "Although work requirement exemptions are often available for those with chronic health conditions, the complexity and frequency of the administrative reporting requirements could lead to people losing their Medicaid coverage ...

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