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Health Equity Policy Event Series
This series includes in-depth discussions on the pandemic's impact to research and patient access to care. Health Equity Impacts of COVID-19 and How We're Fighting Back August 18, 2020 5:00-6:30pm PT The keynote speaker for this event, Dr. ... Medical Officer for GRAIL , whose mission it is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. Dr. Ofman, an accomplished industry expert in health policy with deep experience integrating innovation into healthcare systems, will highlight GRAIL's Multi-Cancer Early Detection test. ...
Free Community Forum in Colton to offer information on resources for breast and cervical cancer early detection and treatment
... “Our goal with this forum is to inform and empower our Inland Empire communities so that they can advocate for their families, especially on health and cancer issues,” added Lopez “Knowledge is power and I want to ensure that our community members are afforded an opportunity to learn ... will take place on Thursday, March 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hutton Community Center (660 Colton Ave. in Colton) and will feature health care providers, health educators and cancer advocates. Free dinner will be served. To register or for more information about the forum, send a ...
Cancer Advocates Release 2017 Legislative Scorecard
... of cancer policy issues and holds lawmakers accountable for their voting record in the following cancer-related issue areas: Access to care Environment Healthy eating & active living Cancer Research Tobacco Colorectal cancer Breast and cervical cancer Palliative care “As the scorecard shows, there was tremendous progress in 2017, but much more needs to be done,” said ACS CAN California Managing Director ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...
Save Lives California Files 2016 Cigarette Tax Initiative
... so many Californians,” said Laphonza Butler, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California. “SEIU workers are health care professionals, home care workers and parents and family members who refuse to see another generation of Californians lured into the deadly ... Dental Association, Service Employees International Union and Blue Shield of California, among others. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that ninety percent of smokers start as teens. In California, 21,000 kids get hooked on smoking every year, and half of them will die ...
Cancer Advocates Urge California Governor to Sign Legislation Expanding Access to Biomarker Testing Needed for Many Innovative Treatments
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Legislature passed a bill last night that would ensure comprehensive biomarker testing is covered by more health insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Senate Bill 912 – which was introduced by Senator ... that have been under-resourced, including communities of color, individuals with limited income, rural residents and patients receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive recommended biomarker testing. “The advances in cancer treatment that have come ... from being able to tailor approaches to a person’s individual condition are critical for winning the fight against cancer and helping reduce health disparities,” said Carrie L. Byington, M.D., executive vice president of University of California Health. “California has the ...
Cancer Advocates Urge California Legislators to Take Critical Step to Connect Patients with Most Effective Treatment Options
... cancer was low,” said Punita Khanna , ACS CAN volunteer and breast cancer survivor. Biomarker testing is increasingly important for cancer care – and for the treatment of other diseases including arthritis, other autoimmune conditions and rare diseases, with research happening in ... Director for ACS CAN. “In California, we believe in taking care of each other and strive toward a more just and equitable society. Reducing health insurance coverage barriers to this essential testing could help avoid exacerbating existing health disparities in outcomes and bring the promise of precision medicine to more Californians, no matter their race, income, zip code or ...
California Education Events 2021
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major public health problem through issue campaigns and voter education aimed at influencing candidates and lawmakers to supportlaws & policies to help defeat ... in this fight foras long as it takes to defeat this terrible disease. In 2020 ACS CAN California engaged nearly 700 legislators, business and health care professionals, volunteers, and educators in a series of virtual events. Partnerships are critical to the success of our work. We look forward ...
California Cancer Advocates Rally Virtually for Increased Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments
... patients, survivors and advocates from across the state meet with our lawmakers to remind them of the critical role they play to help foster health equity, reduce the cancer burden and save lives,” said ACS CAN California Lead Volunteer P. Kay Coleman. “This year, we’re also asking ... that have been under-resourced including communities of color, individuals with limited income, rural residents and patients receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive recommended biomarker testing. “We urge the legislature to pass this bill to help ... California Legislative Director for ACS CAN. “Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health inequities and improving cancer outcomes.” Senate Bill 912, which was introduced by State Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), aims to ...
Six-month Awareness Phase of Buena Park’s New Smoke-free Ordinance Begins
... such as bus stops, entryways and public events. “Any exposure to secondhand smoke, even outdoors, can have adverse effects on people’s health,” said Lynda Barbour, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Southern California government relations director. “The implementation of this comprehensive smoke-free ordinance marks a watershed moment for public health in Buena Park, as secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other serious conditions, and is a common trigger for ... smoking and supports those trying to quit. Nearly 22% of cancer deaths in California are caused by smoking, and the state’s annual health care costs directly caused by smoking surpass $15 billion. “Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure cost us dearly, with limited-income ...
Imperial City Council Approves Outdoor Smoke-free Ordinance
... High School Interact Club provided comments at hearings urging council members to act. “We commend the City Council for prioritizing public health and taking this key step to ensure everyone in Imperial can work, learn and play without being exposed to secondhand smoke, which, even ... that, with strong implementation of this ordinance, Imperial families will be able to enjoy outdoor city events without fear of putting their health at risk”. Nearly 22% of cancer deaths in California are caused by smoking, and the state’s annual health care costs directly caused by smoking surpass $15 billion, with limited-income communities and people of color bearing the brunt. “Smoke-free ...