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

... result of tobacco use, 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 tobacco products by $1.50 or more per pack of cigarettes.  “South Carolina’s excise tax on ... 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 ...

Donald H. Gemson Cancer Prevention Public Policy Award

... recognizes leadership in broad-based policy change in the fight against cancer, a cause that Don Gemson, MD, MPH, an ACS board member, public health advocate, Columbia University professor and corporate health leader, embraced throughout his vibrant career. Each year ACS CAN will consider nominations to recognize individuals or organizations for ... the award.  Public and elected officials, advocates and community leaders, as well as decision-makers and difference-makers in business, health care and labor and others are all considered. Each nomination should include the name, position/title, and the specific rationale for the ...

Leaders and Partners in Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

... American Tobacco Control Leadership Council The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) is our country’s leading public health education and advocacy organization taking on Big Tobacco to save Black lives. On June 17, 2020, public health groups, led by the AATCLC, and others successfully sued the FDA after years of delays to take action on menthol cigarettes after prohibiting ... (The Center) is the leading nationally recognized public health entity for solutions impacting African American health. They engage health care organizations, public health officials, faith leaders, and African American communities in health promotion and disease prevention work. The ...

Share Jackie's story to help us end all deaths from cervical cancer

... abdominal pain and bleeding, she realized that her persistent weakness and exhaustion were not normal. She visited two hospitals and researched health care services online before she found a free cervical cancer screening program for patients living with HIV at Coptic Hospital. She knew it was the ... Jackie’s cancer is now in remission and she is slowly regaining her strength, her situation could have been avoided. Thank you to TogetHER for Health for sharing Jackie's story and pictures for this campaign.     Share Jackie's story to help us end all deaths from cervical cancer ...

Medicaid Covers Us Film Recruitment - Frequently Asked Questions

... organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority and ensure that all working families have access to affordable health insurance when they need it most.  I filled out the form. What happens now? If you are selected to participate in the project, we will reach out to you to schedule a brief phone call to learn more about you and your experience living without health insurance.      What’s involved in participating? To tell your story fully, our hope would be to spend time with you and important members of your life, such as your family, friends, community members, and health care providers (if you see them), so that we can get the full picture of your life.  If selected to participate in the project, we would hold a ...

Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado

... and partners are working together to make sure more Coloradans can benefit from this important testing.   What is Biomarker Testing? In cancer care, biomarkers are often used to help determine the best treatment for a patient . A “ biomarker ” is a sign of a normal biological process, ... that have been excluded, including communities of color, individuals with lower socioeconomic status, rural communities, and those receiving care in non-academic medical centers are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. Without action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing, advances in precision medicine could increase existing ...

Sobeida Santana-Joseph, MSN, RN, NE-BC, LSSBB, CCN

... I have spent most of my career in oncology as a clinical nurse and administrator.  The twenty years of experience did not prepare me to take care of my mother who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer.  The journey is lonely, and I am an expert in the field.  I worry about our Hispanic/Latino patients that do not understand guidelines, etc. and must navigate a diagnosis of cancer.   Why health equity is important to you and/or why you are founding member of this group:  It is our obligation to speak up for populations that cannot ...

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 ...

Samrita Vinu: Hoffman Estates, IL

... ACS CAN family has been so inspiring in their work and I am so glad to be a part of this mission as it has changed many lives including mine.  Health equity is important to me because no matter your background you should be able to receive the utmost care needed for your health and in doing so we can create a healthier world. As a member of the AAPI community, I think it's important to create a place where people ...

Dr. Patrice High

... of experience, I have diagnosed and supported many cancer patients alongside other medical providers. This insidious disease leads to costly care and long suffering for the patient both in mind, body and spirit. I have also watched cancer take the lives (too soon) of multiple paternal family members thus I have a passion for prevention, decreasing cancer incidence and ultimately decreasing cancer recurrence.    Health Equity is the key to decreasing poor cancer outcomes. African Americans die from cancer more than any other racial or ethnic group due ... due to economic hardship and discrimination. The statistics are disheartening, shocking and unnecessary in a country with more access the care than anywhere else in the world. I desire to be a part of the change in this tide by sharing the lifestyle habits we can all implement to ...

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