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New Poll: Majority of Montana Voters say Health Care Access is a Problem
HELENA, Montana –– A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows nearly 8 in 10 voters view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor. The poll findings showed 88% of Montana voters believe access to health care is a problem in the state. The number jumps to 90% among women and 91% among young voters, ages ... is a vote-determining factor when they go to the polls. These numbers largely align with national trends and are higher with women voters. Cost of care remains the largest concern for Montana voters followed by access to care for all. There will be an estimated 2,230 cancer deaths in ...
Cancer Advocates Extremely Disappointed in Defeat of Initiative I-185 in Montana After Big Tobacco Spends $18 Million to Defeat
Initiative 185 Would Have Saved Lives, Saved Money and Funded Vital Services Including Medicaid to Improve the Lives of Montanans MISSOULA, Mont.—Nov. 7, 2018—Unfortunately, despite strong grassroots support, Montana’s Initiative 185 was voted down after Big ... 185 would have funded critical programs such as Medicaid and veteran and senior services. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was a member of the Healthy Montana coalition that attempted to pass this lifesaving tax increase. Kristin Page-Nei, Montana government ... our kids. “Unless Montanans take action to reduce the burden of tobacco, Montana families and small businesses will continue shouldering the cost for Big Tobacco and sadly, many more families will lose loved ones from deadly tobacco addictions.” Montana has not raised its cigarette tax ...
Snuff Out SB 150: Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Keep Smoke out of Montana Smoke-free Law
... 150, which would allow cigar smoking in restaurants, bars and gaming facilities that are currently smoke-free. State polling shows that 89% of Montana voters across the political spectrum support the Clean Indoor Air Act and 77% oppose allowing cigar smoking in bars. Everyone has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work, or play. Nobody should have to choose between a job and long-term health, which is clearly put at greater risk with any ... for the past 20 years. The next generation deserves that as well. This bill will leave workers and patrons exposed to secondhand smoke.” ACS CAN is joined in this call by many state health advocacy organizations and its volunteer advocates who met with lawmakers individually Monday to ...
Montana Cancer Advocates Host Virtual Week of Action to Prioritize Tobacco Control Efforts During Cancer Prevention Month
... it’s the perfect opportunity to talk about how to reduce death and suffering from cancer. We know that smoking is linked to at least 13 types of cancer and causes nearly 26% of cancer deaths in Montana, so we urged our lawmakers to prioritize efforts to reduce tobacco use that will help us save lives from cancer," said Keri Yoder, state lead ambassador for ACS CAN Montana. Specifically the group urged lawmakers to: Oppose House Bill 285 that seeks to weaken the Clean Indoor Air Act by allowing cigar ...
Governor Bullock Signs Palliative Care Legislation to Improve Quality of Life for Cancer, Chronic Disease Patients
Helena, MT—April 21, 2017—Today, Governor Steve Bullock offered hope to thousands of Montanans facing cancer and other chronic illnesses by signing into law House Bill (HB) 285 to improve their quality of life through palliative care. Palliative care provides relief from physical, emotional and social side effects and symptoms, such as pain, ... ones comfortable.” HB 285, sponsored by Representative Wendy McKamey, was supported by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and numerous other patient and medical organizations. It will: • Establish a State Palliative Care and Quality of Life Advisory Council ...
Tobacco Control and Prevention
Did You Know - MT Tobacco Facts Impact of Tobacco in Montana: The Need to Invest in Tobacco Control to Reduce Taxpayer Costs, Protect Kids, and Save Lives If nothing is done to reduce smoking rates, 19,000 Montana kids currently under 18 will ultimately die prematurely from smoking. Montana can and must do better. Economic Costs of Tobacco to Montana Smoking is estimated to cost Montana $511 million in direct health care costs, including $87.2 million in Medicaid costs annually. These amounts do not include health ...
Great Falls Tribune, MT: Rally Sparks Support for Tobacco Tax on Ballot
ACS CAN Montana Government Relations Director Kristin Page-Nei interviewed A rally was held Thursday to spark support for a ballot initiative that would increase the cost of a pack of cigarettes by $2 and add fees to other tobacco products to be used for Medicaid expansion and other health programs. Kristin Page-Nei, ...
Gov. Bullock Kicks Off Cancer Action Day at the Capitol; Urges Lawmakers to Give 95,000 Montanans Continued Access to Health Care Through Medicaid
HELENA, MT – March 11, 2019 – Cancer survivors and caregivers with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) thanked Gov. Bullock in person today, March 11, 2019, for his help urging lawmakers to lift the sunset on Medicaid expansion so that it doesn’t expire in July, leaving some 95,000 without access to care. Gov. Bullock teamed up with ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, to help kick off Cancer Action Day today as well as the Suits and Sneakers Montana Governor’s Hoops Challenge. ... and that includes adults, veterans, families with children, pregnant women and those close to retirement,” said Gov. Bullock. “I am proud of the progress Montana is making addressing cancer incidence and mortality in Montana. Medicaid expansion has played a large role in that ...
ACS CAN 2022 Montana Virtual Policy Briefing: Biomarker Testing - The Key to Precision Medicine
Pre-registration has now closed, but you can still join us the day of the event here: acscanbiomarkers.windrosemedia.com Biomarker testing is growing increasingly important in cancer ... individual patient’s unique disease. Timely access to appropriate biomarker testing can help achieve better health outcomes, improve quality of life and reduce costs by connecting patients to the most effective treatment for their cancer. Join ACS CAN for a virtual briefing about ...
Cancer Advocates Denounce Today’s Action by House Judiciary Committee
... on by the full House. Senate Bill (SB) 21 would restrict minors from indoor tanning. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the Montana Academy of Dermatology speak out. In response to today’s defeat, Kristin Page-Nei, Montana government relations director for ACS CAN, ACS CAN volunteer/melanoma survivor Taelor Anderson, and Charlotte Kutsch, MD, President of Montana Academy of Dermatology released the following statements: Kristin Page-Nei, ACS CAN Montana Government Relations Director “For four ...