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Governor Christie Enacts Legislation That Will Protect Youth from Deadly Addiction and Disease

... smoking devices to anyone under 21.  The current age requirement is 19. California and Hawaii already have enacted this important public health measure. Brian Shott, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) New Jersey director of government relations released the ... Valerie Vainieri Huttle for their continued leadership on this issue, and commend Governor Christie for enacting this crucial public health measure. Raising the age for the sale of tobacco products sends a powerful message that New Jersey will protect our young people from the ... Tobacco continues to claim too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. This law will not only save lives, but will cut health care costs. “With this action Governor Christie, the Assembly and the Senate have put New Jersey in the forefront of saving lives.” For More ...

Cancer Burden Report Tells A "Tale of Two States"

... deaths, and both smoking rates and overall cancer rates are higher downstate than upstate.” Using data from the New Jersey Department of Health, State Cancer Registry, the report closely examines incidence and mortality rates for New York’s four most common malignancies, lung, ... colon cancer screening to the uninsured. Ease the economic toll of cancer by ensuring that all New Jerseyans have access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage. Improve patients’ quality of life through better palliative care and pain management, and enhanced health care provider education. Data for the report was gathered from the New Jersey Department of Health, ...

Number of Uninsured Unchanged as NJ Stalls on Exchange

... NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: the number of uninsured in New Jersey. “As New Jersey’s health insurance exchange languishes in limbo, the numbers released today show that the state’s uninsured need the help an exchange will provide. ... Jersey residents are uninsured.  There are many steps needed to make an exchange operational by January 1, 2014 as required by the Affordable Care Act and time is running out. New Jersey lawmakers and Gov. Christie must reach an agreement to move forward on the exchange or the federal ... an exchange of its own.  The exchange will help ensure that cancer patients have unrestricted access to high quality, affordable, adequate health insurance coverage that is simple to navigate and easy to understand. Today’s news shows that the exchange is vital to providing coverage ...

2025 New Jersey Legislative Priorities

... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of New Jersey residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating ... for prescription drugs are clear, efficient, and patient-friendly while also allowing for exceptions when appropriate.  Affordable, Adequate Health Insurance: ACS CAN will advocate for policies that ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, including ...

April Advocacy Roundup

... a new Vice President for Advocacy!  For over thirty years, Blair Horner has been one of New York State's leading advocates for consumer, public health and government reforms.  As legislative director for the New York Public Interest Research Group, Blair worked side-by-side with the ... will keep you informed as this issue plays out over the next several months, and will be calling on you to take action as needed.     State Health Insurance Exchanges Slowly Taking Shape Under the Affordable Care Act, all states are required to establish a Health Insurance Exchange by 2014  or participate instead in a federal Exchange.  A Health ...

NJ State Assembly Passes Legislation That Will Protect Youth from Deadly Addiction and Disease

... smoking devices to anyone under 21.  The current age requirement is 19. California and Hawaii already have enacted this important public health measure. The senate has already passed this measure. It now goes to Governor Christie’s desk. Brian Shott, American Cancer Society Cancer ... New Jersey Assembly, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Senator Richard Codey, and legislative leadership for passing this crucial public health measure. Raising the age for the sale of tobacco products is a no-brainer.  Research shows it can significantly reduce smoking rates. ... too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. If enacted this law will not only save lives, it will dramatically cut health care costs. “We urge Governor Christie to also get behind this bill and take action to put New Jersey in the forefront of saving lives.”   ACS ...

ACS CAN Asks Governor Murphy to Make Cancer Issues a Policy Priority

... “As Governor Murphy begins his administration, we ask him and the state legislature to act quickly and decisively to save lives and protect health. One significant action that has proven to be especially effective is to significantly increase the tax on cigarettes. This action will help ... “Other ways that Governor Murphy and the legislature can help to reduce the burden of cancer include supporting the availability of palliative care for those, including cancer patients, who are seriously ill and their families, and working to make sure that cancer patients have access to ... make these issues priorities. Our volunteers look forward to working with you and members of the legislature to save lives and protect the health of all New Jerseyans.”  ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based ...

Candidates Going On The Record About Cancer Issues

... answer specific questions about top cancer issues. From advocating for more cancer research to supporting improved access to quality, affordable health care, our candidate questionnaire is becoming a must-do item for candidates. Our goal – to educate candidates about our issues and convince them ...

State of the State Must Include Cancer-Fighting Measures

... initiatives and what New Jersey will do to reduce the prevalence of this deadly disease. Critically important cancer-fighting measures include: Health Insurance Exchange – The only thing worse than a cancer diagnosis is not having the insurance to pay for the treatment.  More than 1.3 million uninsured New Jerseyans could be able to purchase health plans through a health insurance exchange. An exchange will help ensure that cancer patients have unrestricted access to high quality, ... Last year, the Governor and the Legislature agreed to boost funding for this life-saving program.  Even with implementation of the Affordable Care Act, this program will be necessary to serve vulnerable New Jerseyans.  This program’s funding should be maintained. The American Cancer ...

NJ Senate Commerce Committee Advances Biomarker Testing Bill

... today Senate Commerce Committee members took a meaningful step toward expanding access.” The power of biomarker testing extends beyond cancer care to the treatment of diseases such as arthritis, other autoimmune conditions and rare diseases. Peggy Lotkowictz dealt with severe discomfort ... I’ll be using this energy to urge lawmakers to gift patients this incredible resource in 2025.” There is consensus across medical and public health leaders that biomarker testing is increasingly important to reducing risk of death, improving quality of life for many cancer patients and ... 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...

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