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The Iowa Tobacco Prevention Alliance (ITPA) is comprised of public health organizations committed to reducing tobacco-related death and disease by advocating for effective tobacco control policies that prevent ... them quit. Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in Iowa and directly accounts for more than $1.49 billion in smoking-related health care expenditures annually. Iowa’s youth are vaping at an alarming rate, nearly twice the national average. Smoking and vaping rates among ...

... led by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Iowa Biotechnology Association to highlight the ways personalized health care has revolutionized how diseases are diagnosed and treated. As part of these efforts, the House of Representatives of the State of Iowa issued ... due to several factors including low awareness of new testing methodologies among providers and patients, and lack of coverage by private health insurance and Medicaid programs. “Precision medicine and biomarker testing can lead to improved patient survival and quality of life,” ...

... a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the lives of those touched by cancer. Dr. Deming is known in the community for the compassionate care he provides cancer patients and their families.  He was awarded the Lane Adams Award by the American Cancer Society for excellence and compassion in patient care. He is the recipient of the Iowa Cancer Champion Award for his tireless efforts in the field of advocacy.  He was awarded Iowa Star Award ... 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 ...

... tax." How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increase access to care through Medicaid, funding for screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ... 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 ...