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2024 Arkansas Legislative Priorities

... requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2024, the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

New Report: Failure by Southern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... of cigarette smoking, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Given this, the state’s biggest opportunity to save lives and reduce health care costs would be increasing the price of cigarettes by $1.00 or more per pack.    “Arkansas’s excise tax on cigarettes hasn’t been ... increase to the tobacco tax would not only lower tobacco-use rates but also have the added benefit of saving the state millions of dollars in health care costs.”   Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System from 2010 to 2014, the lung cancer mortality rate in the 12 ...

Governor Signs Bill to Reduce Barriers for Patients Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses

... It also leaves patients with a long list of concerns, including whether they’ll be able to afford the treatment ahead. “Out-of-pocket health-care costs are on the rise, with some Arkansans unable to access the life-saving treatments and medications recommended by their providers. Far too ... 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 ...

2024 ACS CAN Arkansas Research and Health Equity Breakfast

Please join us for the   2024 ACS CAN Arkansas Research and Health Equity Breakfast The  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)   is the nation's leading advocacy organization working ... will host its annual Cancer Advocacy Breakfast on Friday, December 6, 2024. This event will bring together key leaders and decisionmakers in health care, the community, government, research, and academia to discuss the importance of diversity in clinical trials, and the impact on our state and ...

2020 ACS CAN Arkansas Policy Forum on Cancer Research on October 29th

2020 ACS CAN Policy Forum "Cancer Research in Arkansas: The Road to Better Health Begins Here" The pathway to good health and a cancer-free life isn't always straightforward. This year's virtual forum will focus on research as a key checkpoint along that road. We're bringing together prominent leaders in government, business, education, medical research, cancer care and health policy to discuss groundbreaking work being done to elevate Arkansas's status as a cancer research leader, translate research into ...

Cancer Advocates Oppose Bill to Fund Cancer Research that Advances Big Tobacco’s Dangerous Agenda

... that not only deters new users from starting and encourages current users to quit, but provides much needed revenue to improve the public’s health.  “Considering these principles, we look forward to working with members of the legislature to pass stronger—not weaker— tobacco ... threaten local government control, and to establish a tax on tobacco products that will reduce Arkansans’ tobacco use, save millions in state health care costs, and help our communities truly become healthier.  We are opposed to HB1565 and look forward to working with members of the legislature ...

Arkansas Cancer Advocates Gather in Little Rock, Calling for Genetic Testing Access

... 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, ...

Arkansas Cancer Advocates Gather in Little Rock, Calling for Genetic Testing Access

... 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, ...

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