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Oklahoma Maintains Positive Momentum on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma is in a multi-year stretch of public health wins when it comes to implementing policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the ... in 2019 —50.03% of what the Centers for Disease Control recommends be spent.  “Our volunteers are excited about this streak of public health wins and look forward to getting back to the Capitol,” said ACS CAN Oklahoma Government Relations Director Scott Tohlen. “It’s ... to tobacco.  How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco ...

Oklahoma Cigarette Price Increase Will Reduce Cancer Burden in State

... Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed a bill into law that will increase the price of cigarettes by $1.50 per pack. In addition to funding state health initiatives, full implementation of this increase can generate significant revenue for Oklahoma. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ... also expected to prompt more than 30,000 adult smokers in the state to quit, all while saving Oklahoma an estimated $1.22 billion in long-term health care costs. “In addition to funding state health initiatives, this increase has the potential to generate significant revenue for the state. ...

Big Ballot Initiative Victories for ACS CAN

Voting for president and federal and state lawmakers weren’t the only important decisions that voters made yesterday. Public health advocates also scored big victories in ballot initiatives in Oklahoma and Oregon. Thanks to the great work of ACS CAN volunteers and staff, ... Tobacco Settlement Trust Fund supports medically underserved areas by recruiting talented physicians through its loan repayment program, funding health care for rural Oklahomans. It also funds cancer research taking place across the state as well as programs that prevent children from starting to ...

ACS CAN Oklahoma Opposes 75-cent Cigarette Tax Increase Proposal

... Tobacco tax increases, when implemented correctly, decrease the number of youth who start smoking, increase the number of smokers who quit, cut health care costs, and reduce deaths from lung and other cancers, heart diseases, strokes and other preventable, chronic diseases. Big Tobacco admitted as ... caused by tobacco products, and that is why we do not support the proposed tax. We urge legislators to work in a bipartisan manner and put the health of Oklahoma’s kids first by passing $1.50-per-pack cigarette tax increase without further delay. ### 0 ACS CAN Oklahoma Opposes 75-cent ...

ACS CAN Reacts to Bill that Eliminates the Tax on Some Tobacco Products

... plays right into Big Tobacco’s playbook by removing the ability to tax certain products. We must do a better job protecting the lives and health of all Oklahomans. As we face skyrocketing youth tobacco use, now is not the time to take a step backward.  Eliminating the tax on any ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Governor Signs Legislation that Provides Access to Precision Treatment for All Oklahomans

Today, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by expanding coverage for biomarker testing. Senate Bill 513 will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, ... 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 know it, for everyone. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org .     0 The new law is aimed at improving health outcomes for All Oklahomans Governor Signs Legislation that Provides Access to Precision Treatment for All Oklahomans ...

Protect Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening

... pap tests, resulting in a greater risk of being diagnosed at a later, more advanced, stage of disease. Continued Need in Oklahoma The Affordable Care Act will provide women with greater access to preventive cancer screenings and treatment;however gaps will still remain for women who are ... or underinsured. Since Oklahoma will not be participating in the Medicaid expansion, 82,000 women are being denied access to affordable health care coverage options. Women diagnosed with cancer through Take Charge gain eligibility for comprehensive treatment services through the state ...

Oklahoma Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco

... 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, ... Great American Smokeout®, Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Pass Tobacco Control Measures to Protect Public Health Oklahoma Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco ...

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