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

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average.   The ...

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

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average.   The ...

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

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average.   The ...

New Hampshire Cancer Action Day Information Hub

... Pre-event Training Call Thursday, April 2 @ 6 p.m. Pre-Event training call recording to come. Tell your lawmakers you're headed to Concord! Day of Information: Food:  Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Pictures:  When you meet with your legislators at the State House, please have someone take your picture with them.  Please send your pictures to Grace at 405-615-8251 and post to social media tagging ACS CAN and using the hashtags #NHCAD26 and #ACSCANNH Attire:   We will have gray New Hampshire Fights Cancer t-shirts at registration but ... limited. Please dress in business casual and be prepared to put the t-shirt on. Wear black or dark pants and comfortable shoes for walking. Day-of Agenda FAQ Parking and navigation map to come Volunteer Information: Welcome Social Media Lawmaker Meeting Dos and Donts Find my Legislator Tool ...

Montana Cancer Votes

... program educating the public and candidates about the actions lawmakers should take to make fighting cancer a national priority. As part of our 2024 Cancer Votes initiative, we asked both U.S. Senate candidates to respond to these important questions. The candidates' responses were aired on Voices of Montana, October 9-11, 2024. Listen to the full podcast here. Question 1: Increasing federal funding for medical research and prevention is ... Download Audio File Question 2: People in rural areas – like those in Montana – are often diagnosed with cancer at later stages, when cancer can be more costly to treat and when they can have worse survivorship outcomes. They face unique challenges to cancer care, including workforce ...

Vermont Cancer Action Day Information Hub

... 405-615-8251 Pre-event Training Call Wednesday, April 15 @ 6 p.m. Pre-Event training call recording to come. Message to lawmakers to come. Day of Information: Food:  Free ice cream will be provided for all attendees! Pictures:  When you meet with your legislators at the State House, ... please have someone take your picture with them.  Please send your pictures to Grace at 405-615-8251 and post to social media tagging ACS CAN and using the hashtags #VTCAD26 and #ACSCANVT Agenda to come FAQ to come Parking and navigation map to come Volunteer Packet to come Find my ...

NJ Step Therapy Tweet to Action Page

... your Tweet - Updated 6/4/21 @NJSenatePres @NelliePou must not fail NJ patients and bring S3051 to a vote. This legislation balances the needs of patients and the need to contain costs. It is a common-sense proposal that must be considered this week. #ReformStepNJ NJ patients need the right medicine at the right time. @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must do the right thing and bring S3051 to a vote.  #ReformStepNJ The story of Liz Parlett Butcher and her son Shane is exactly why @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must #ReformStepNJ and bring S3051 to a vote. ... COVID-19 has made life harder for many New Jerseyans.  They don't need their insurance carrier to make them jump through hoops before they can get the care their doctor prescribes. @NJSenatePres and @NelliePou must support S3051 and #ReformStepNJ. The practice of step therapy has grown ...

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

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above the national average. The ...

Maine Cancer Action Day Information Hub

... Pre-event Training Call Tuesday, February 24 @ 6 p.m. Pre-Event Training Call Recording Let your lawmakers know you're coming! Day of Information: Food:  Snacks, water, and coffee will be available throughout the morning. Boxed lunches will be provided for all after ... please have someone take your picture with them.  Please send your pictures to Grace at 405-615-8251 and post to social media tagging ACS CAN and using the hashtags #MECAD26 and #ACSCANME Agenda FAQ Parking and Navigation Map Volunteer Packet to come Welcome to Maine's CAD! The ...

2021 Georgia Policy Forum

ACS CAN will host its annual Georgia Policy Forum on Tuesday Oct. 26 via Zoom at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together key leaders and decision ... in government, research, and academia to discuss emerging equity and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of Americans.   Discussion Points Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which requires ... ACS CAN advocate for that ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance including efforts to curb the availability of inadequate health plans and protect and enhance Medicaid eligibility? 2021 Georgia Policy Forum ...

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