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2026 Hawaii Cancer Action Day
... speakers, and prep time, before meeting (in groups) with our elected officials to share our personal stories and advocate for the issues we care about. This is a great opportunity for anyone who cares about health care issues, from first-timers to seasoned activists. Everything you need will be provided on site! 0 ...
Sample Testimony for House Bill 1301
... Islander individuals. Research is critical to understanding and reducing cancer disparities, as well as examining gaps in cancer prevention and care delivery that contribute to these disparities including the identification of new cancer risk factors which can lead to new intervention approaches to reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity. Everyone should have equitable access to quality cancer care and an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. Our ability to ... relies heavily on eliminating the inequities that exist in cancer care, including research. Data collection will aid future research to improve health equity for minority populations unique to the people of Hawaii. Please support and pass HB 1301 HD1 SD1. Sincerely, Name City, Zip code ...
ACS CAN Applauds Hawaii Governor Josh Green for Increasing Access to Telehealth Services
... in Hawaii this year. Many of those who are diagnosed will reside within communities currently being underserved when it comes to access to care and treatment. Telehealth increases access to quality care, especially for those living in rural areas with limited broadband access. “The American Cancer Society recently surveyed people about ... patients and survivors have a much-needed lifeline when questions arise, or care is needed. “Audio-only telehealth is a step toward improving health equity and outcomes on neighbor islands and rural communities. Our organization celebrates Gov. Green for taking notice and signing HB907 ...
Governor David Ige Proclaims December 3-7 as Cancer Screen Week in Hawaii
... the first week in December as Cancer Screen Week in partnership with Genentech, the American Cancer Society (ACS), Stand Up to Cancer and Rally Health. The goal is to urge Hawaii residents to talk with their health care providers about the importance of screening and early detection to save lives from cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 600,000 ...
2023 ACS CAN Hawaii Cancer Action Day Training
... all lawmakers: 2023 Hawaii Legislative Priorities Civil Beat article: Researchers Hope Hawaii Lawmakers Fund Cancer Research This Year Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Care Through Telehealth Preserving Local Control Volunteer Advocate Packet - All you need to be ready for Cancer Action Day! Agenda 2023 ...
Hawai’i Cancer Community Urges State Lawmakers to Defend Medicaid and Expand Colon Cancer Screening Access
... CAN is working to ensure Medicaid enrollees have adequate access and coverage and will oppose proposals that create barriers or reduce access to care for cancer patients, survivors, and those who could be diagnosed with cancer. Colorectal Cancer (Pass HB1969 and SB2859): ACS CAN is working ... with cancer may choose to preserve their fertility prior to treatment. ACS CAN supports legislation that would provide cancer patients with health insurance coverage for fertility preservation consistent with recommended medical guidelines. Tobacco Control: Protect funding for ...