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Improving paid leave for cancer patients and others
... existing paid medical leave program, and patient advocates across New York are expecting them to act. Failing to do so risks the financial health of countless families. For most cancer patients, the diagnosis is just the start of a difficult and time-consuming journey, which can ... benefit is one day at a time, and the TDI program does not cover any intermittent leave. For many cancer patients, this is problematic. Cancer care often demands sporadic or intermittent time-off. A nationwide survey of cancer patients showed that, of those who had to take unpaid leave ... caregivers should have access to paid family and medical leave that allows them to take time off work to attend to their own or a loved one’s care without losing their job or income. State leaders should adopt and improve upon Governor Hochul’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget ...
Fighting Tobacco in New York
... Over 28,000 New Yorkers a year die from tobacco-caused illnesses. Over 10.600 New York kids become new smokers each year. The annual health care costs in New York directly caused by smoking are $10.39 billion The use of e-cigarettes by kids is rising rapidly. E-cigarette use among kids ... from smoking. The populations that need our help the most, including those with lower education and income, and individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues have significantly higher smoking rates – and some even double the statewide smoking rate. New York needs to ...
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2023: New York Ranks Fourth in Cervical Cancer Deaths among States
... access to early detection services for cervical cancer. 2. Expand access to biomarker testing for patients covered by state-regulated health plans, including Medicaid. Insight gained from biomarker testing can be used to help guide medical treatment in cervical and other cancers. ... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...
New York Residents Urge Leaders Schumer & Jeffries to Pass the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Act
... multi-cancer early detection tests once they are FDA-approved and shown to have clinical benefit, has garnered support from medical and public health leaders in New York and beyond. Currently, cancer screening exists for just five of the hundreds of types of cancer. In fact, only 14% of ... 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 cities, ...
Statement from Donald Distasio on Menu Labeling
... lack of physical activity. Governor Paterson is in tune with the latest science and recognizes the very real threat that obesity poses to the health of New Yorkers. Cancer and obesity are linked, and by educating people about the risk of a high calorie, high fat diet and promoting prevention, we can reduce cancer rates and control health care costs. We thank Governor Paterson for his leadership on this issue and urge the Senate and Assembly to pass this legislation swiftly.” ### ...
New York Advocacy Team Recognized with National Award for Excellence in Cancer Advocacy
... but is not limited to: Improving access to biomarker testing by expanding coverage for New Yorkers insured through Medicaid and state-regulated health plans Securing additional funding for and thereby expanding the capabilities of the New York State Cancer Screening Program to screen more ... 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 cities, ...
Coalition Delivers Letter to Governor Hochul in Support of Tobacco Proposals
... allow flavored e-cigarettes to be available to New York’s kids are essential to achieving these goals, and will have positive impacts on the health of New Yorkers for generations to come. With approximately 12% of New York adults still smoking and 28,200 New Yorkers projected to die from ... Tax Increases Increasing the cigarette tax by $1 per pack, moving it from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack is projected to generate significant public health benefits for New Yorkers. Among other health benefits, the new tax proposal would also have significant public health benefits including: ... Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Center for Black Health & Equity Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Health Care Association of New York State Interfaith Public Health Network. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Montefiore Health System Mount Sinai ...
NY Assembly Misses Opportunity to Address Disparities in New York Families’ Access to Paid Leave
... 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 cities, ...
NY Tumbles as Anti-Tobacco Programs Suffer
... on New York is devastating. More than 25,500 New Yorkers will die this year of smoking-related diseases and more than $8.1 billion is spent on health care costs each year to treat smoking caused illnesses. Lost wages and productivity due to tobacco use total $6.05 billion a year. The current ...
Community Leaders to NYC Council: ‘Enough is Enough,’ Vote to End Sale of Menthol Cigarettes
... restricting the availability of menthol cigarettes can be effective in reducing smoking initiation and prevalence and addressing tobacco-related health disparities. Advocates at the press conference this morning argued that the data underscore the importance of Intro 1152 and give city ... banning a product. It is about saving lives and creating a healthier, equitable future for all New Yorkers.” The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene estimates that ending the sale of menthol cigarettes could help 90,000 people quit smoking in the new two years. It would ... 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 cities, ...