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... FL – January 11, 2022 – As lawmakers dive into the 2022 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives lawmakers can accomplish in the new year. “For more than twenty years, we’ve advocated for ... screenings. Increasing access to screening would come at a critical time for residents who continue to experience the heavy economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve been encouraged by the governor’s increased financial commitment to our state’s leading cancer centers as part of his proposed budget,” added Harbin. “It’s our hope the governor and legislature build on that momentum at this pivotal moment for early ...

... FL – March 7, 2023 – As lawmakers gather for the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Florida is advocating for state lawmakers to work across the aisle to pass a bill that is expected to revolutionize cancer treatment for ... noted Susan Harbin, Florida Senior Government Relations Director for ACS CAN. “Game-changing legislation such as this will bring the hope of precision medicine to more people across the state by improving quality of life for cancer patients, as well as those with autoimmune disease and other chronic illnesses, and potentially reduce costs by allowing some ...

... by calling attention to the state-funded adult and youth tobacco control prevention programs that have helped them quit and protected the health of Floridians for generations. “As our state’s battle with COVID-19 continues, we must do everything in our power to keep our communities healthy and safe,” noted Paul Hull, ACS CAN Vice President of Regional Advocacy. “Nearly 70% of people who currently smoke cigarettes want to quit, and the Great American Smokeout is about helping people ...

Week 3 Update Friday, March 22, 2013   The third week of the 2013 Regular Session has come to a close, with six more slated before the scheduled May 3 rd adjournment.  The week culminated in the ... program would utilize federal dollars to extend private health-insurance to approximately one million people earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level, or about $15,000 for an individual and $26,000 for a family of three. Coverage would be contracted through the ... in state spending over the coming fiscal year. This is the first in several years that the state has not been faced with significant cuts. ACS CAN has three budget priorities we are urging legislators to consider:   BREAST CANCER SCREENING - ACTIVELY SUPPORT state funding for the Mary ...