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2024 California Ambassador Summit
... to Kenya, Amazon to Uber, Sheryl Sandberg to Jessica Alba, Fortune 500 CEO’s, and more. You will also hear from Dr. Erqi Pollom of Stanford Health Care who will present about America's Crippling Medical Debt Crisis. We have a great selection of breakouts, some fun activities, and plenty of time to connect with your fellow volunteers. To our fellow advocates who are unable to attend due to health, safety, and other concerns, we are happy to announce our virtual event option . We will carry your energy with us from afar! Recording of ...
David Ford Named to American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s National Board of Directors
... and guidance for ACS CAN, which pursues evidence-based public policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem nationwide. His term begins on Jan. 1, 2022. “ACS CAN is exceedingly fortunate to have a volunteer leader as dedicated and ... served in the American Cancer Society’s Board of Directors for the Los Angeles area and has championed local and national efforts to advance health equity. As an ACS volunteer, he recently partnered with L.A. Care Health Plan to promote regular cancer screenings, especially among communities of color. “As a cancer survivor and advocate, I’m committed ...
Supervisor Malia Cohen Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy
... legislation that will reduce the cancer burden for San Francisco’s diverse population, Supervisor Cohen has established herself as a health advocate and a health equity champion for all,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “It was Supervisor Cohen who spearheaded this new law that ends the ... health and lure the next generation into tobacco addiction.” The flavored tobacco law will save lives and millions of dollars in health care costs that are now paid by local taxpayers. "I’m truly honored to receive this award from the very cancer advocates who have earned my ...
Cars, Trucks and Motorcycle License Plates Go Pink for Good Cause!
... services to low-income, underserved California women, which is critical because catching cancer early saves lives, and reduces overall health costs.” The California Department of Health Care Services manages the Every Woman Counts program. Click here for more information. Go here to order a Pink Ribbon license plate or visit ...
Cancer Research Through A Health Equity Lens
... event will feature presentations from cancer researchers on cutting-edge science at the forefront of breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, care, and survivorship coupled with policy proposals that ensure these advancements are available for all. Research is the fuel for progress in cancer and the investment in research needs to be strong and sustained to realize that progress for ALL. Experts in cancer research and health equity will share inspiring stories of the power of research and will highlight exciting developments, followed by a moderated panel to ... Congressional Hispanic Caucus Moderated by: David Tom Cooke, MD, FACS, Professor and Chief, Division of General Thoracic Surgery at UC Davis Health Support Our Mission - Donate While there is no fee to participate, donations are welcomed and can be made here . Special Thank ...
Voters Pass Historic $2 Tobacco Tax Increase in California While Tobacco Industry Defeats Similar Lifesaving Measures in Other states
... D.C. – Nov. 9, 2016 – “California voters saw through the tobacco industry’s smokescreen and delivered a historic victory for public health last night with the passage of a ballot initiative that increases the state’s tobacco tax by $2 per pack. Proposition 56 not only raises ... for their cigarette tax. “Prop. 56 is a win-win for California. It will not only save lives and protect kids, it will save $9.22 billion in health care costs and will generate a significant amount of new revenue to support public health programs like the state’s tobacco prevention and ...
Cancer Advocates Urge California Legislators to Increase Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Treatment, Tackle Illegal Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
... or underinsured individuals with income above 200% FPL do not qualify for EWC and BCCTP services and still may not have access to affordable health care. “Communities of color and people with limited income are less likely than others to receive timely cancer screenings and follow-up care, resulting in striking cancer disparities. For example, Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer despite lower incidence. ...
Massachusetts Outshines California When It Comes to Protecting Kids from Tobacco Addiction; Gov. Baker Signs New Law, Making MA First State in the Nation to Prohibit Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products
... products while Massachusetts becomes the leader in addressing the current youth e-cigarette epidemic, now one of the nation’s biggest public health threats. Today, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that that will prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products in ... hope San Diego City and County will follow suit shortly after the first of the year. Our kids have been waiting far too long. ACS CAN has joined health organizations and community groups to form the L.A. Families Fighting Flavored Tobacco coalition. “Any flavored tobacco ordinances ... new year. Our kids’ futures are at stake and a whole new generation of tobacco users will trigger a heavy toll on our tobacco-related health care costs down the road if we don’t act soon.” 0 Massachusetts Outshines California When It Comes to Protecting Kids from Tobacco ...
More Californians with Cancer, Other Chronic Diseases, Get Access to Game-Changing Testing
... the state budget on June 29, allowing for Medi-Cal implementation of Senate Bill 496. Starting July 1st, Medi-Cal and other state-regulated health insurance plans will cover comprehensive biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence. Testing for specific ... of Ontario who was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer, access to biomarker testing was a game-changer. “Despite being on chemotherapy, my health was taking a turn for the worse. My family and I were preparing for my imminent death when I received the biomarker testing results that led ... I had undergone chemotherapy,” said Khanna. “This new law removes barriers to precision medicine and can potentially reduce overall health care costs by avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations and treatments. It will turn the promise of precision medicine into a reality for more ...
California Cancer Advocates Renew Campaign to Get Big Tobacco Money Out of State Elections
... they are okay with a business model that makes a profit from killing Californians. ACS CAN is dedicated to reducing tobacco’s damaging public health effect and shining a light on attempts by the tobacco industry to influence lawmakers. So far, five candidates running for governor have ... money,” said ACS CAN Senior Government Relations Director Tim Gibbs. “ACS CAN is dedicated to reducing tobacco’s damaging effect on the health of Californians. Candidates and lawmakers up for reelection should be accountable to the public for health policy and reject tobacco ... cause of death. • 40,000 Californians die from smoking every year. • The annual health care costs in California directly caused by smoking are $13.29 billion. • Taxpayers pay $3.5 billion each year in the form of ...