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Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness

... of those claims and see whether they are myths or truths. Statement 1: "Passing this legislation would raise the premiums of those purchasing health insurance." MYTH Many states that have enacted this legislation have not seen the increase in premiums that those against these efforts ... opine.  Statement 2 "Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness is a mandate." MYTH Oral Anti-Cancer Medication Fairness legislation does not force health plans in Michigan to cover a service or any new benefit currently not required by state insurance law. Michigan’s health plans cover oral ... therapies that are coming to market have different mechanisms of action than older IV medications. As these therapies become the new standard of care, it is important that patients can access these medications. Of the approximately 1,000 cancer medications in the pipeline, approximately 80% ...

Sandra Cassese, MSN, RN, CNS, Immediate Past Chair of the Board

... mammography screening rates for minority women in Dutchess County. She also serves on the Board of Directors for The Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State. Ms. Cassese earned her Nursing Diploma from The Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from The State University of New York at New Paltz, and a Master's degree in Community Health from Sage Graduate School.   She is the President and Chief Operating Officer for Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties in New York’s ...

Parental Consent and Release of Liability

... ACKNOWLEDGMENT.  The undersigned gives full permission to ACS CAN to render preventive assistance or first aid or seek treatment or medical care that seems reasonably necessary, including hospitalization, for the Participant’s health and well-being.  The undersigned releases and forever discharges ACS CAN from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on ...

Meet the Rhode Island Leadership Team!

... trainings, tools and resources to amplify your voice and your impact. And, you get to do it with other volunteer advocates in your community who care just as much as you do. In Rhode Island, our volunteer program is led by four passionate volunteers that care deeply about reducing the burden ... notably the American Cancer Society St. George National Award, the Society's most prestigious volunteer honor. She plays an active role in the health community in Rhode Island, and brings with her to the organization an extensive knowledge of cancer control and health issues. Joyce now serves as the Ambassador Training Program Lead for Rhode Island, helping to guide the newcomers to the team with all of ...

Our Conversation with Volunteer and Breast Cancer Survivor, Debbie Pearsall

... far. How did you learn about your state’s breast cancer program? What doctor is going to take on a patient that has no financial means and no health care.  I was researching online and read about it.  I called my local health department and they got me right in.   What did the program do for you? It gave me a gateway to be diagnosed. The gateway into treatment. ...

ACS CAN's Election Program – Cancer Votes - Off to a Great Start

... support for cancer research funding. ACS CAN volunteers met Amy Klobuchar and talked with her staff about her position on protecting access to health care for patients with pre-existing conditions at this Des Moines, Iowa, event. At an event in Iowa City, Iowa, ACS CAN volunteers spoke with Pete ...

8th Annual Rhode Island Research Breakfast Speaker Biographies

... in the U.S. House of Representatives before becoming the 46th Senator from Rhode Island. He has authored a trio of laws to improve children’s health care and ensure our youngest patients get the help they need when they need it, including the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and ... Deputy Majority Whip in January 2021, making her a member of the House Leadership Team. She is a member of House Conduct Committee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, the House State Government and Elections Committee, and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. She earned a ...

2019 Advocacy Award Recipients

... which is ACS CAN’s most prestigious advocacy honor, is awarded to public officials for leadership in the mission to end cancer as a public health problem. Jim Knox (third from left), ACS CAN managing director of government relations and recipient of the 2019 Alan Mills Award, posed ... Advocacy Award. The 2019 NDAA recipients were: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Senator Dick Durbin was honored as a longtime public health advocate and for his role as a staunch champion of policies aimed at curbing tobacco use, including passage of the law that prohibits ... aimed at advancing the fight against cancer. She delivered a critical vote in 2017 against legislation that would have overturned the Affordable Care Act and has provided strong bipartisan support to anti-tobacco legislation. Illinois Senate President John Cullerton (D) Under Senate ...

Our Gratitude, Appreciation & Thanks

... California Grassroots Director "I am so grateful for all the dedication and hard work the volunteers put in to help us advocate to promote health and access to affordable health care through the legislature.  It is so critical for the members of the legislature to see the volunteers who are willing to educate them about ...

2025 West Virginia Cancer Action Day Webpage

...   Videos and Additional resources: WV Cancer Action Day - Audio Story example Share your story: We'd love to hear why you care about this issue! If you'd like to submit your reason why before the training, please use the the links below to submit it, and it will go ... Below are the Materials in the current packet, but this section may have updates, so be on the lookout! _cad_25_wv_volunteer_packet.pdf The health and safety of all our guests and participants is our number one goal. Please see below for important details, which will continue to be ... sick or have been recently exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home. People who have underlying health conditions or are taking medications that weaken the immune system should talk to their healthcare provider before attending large ...

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