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5.13.15: Health Organizations Seek To Include E-cigarettes in Clean Air Law

... Name: Marc Kaplan American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Cell: (518) 796-1038 Email: [email protected] Download release here Leading Health Organizations Join Forces with State Legislators to Work to Include E-cigarettes in Clean Air Law   ALBANY, NY – May 13, 2015 – Leading health organizations in New York State have announced that they have formed a coalition to work toward passage and enactment of legislation that ... that may contain harmful tobacco related toxins.” Paul Macielak, President & CEO of the New York Health Plan Association said: “Managed care plans emphasize primary and preventive care. Given the lack of information about the potential health risks posed by e-cigarettes, protecting ...

New, Simple Guide Explains How the Affordable Care Act Helps Cancer Patients and their Loved Ones

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) have produced a new, consumer-friendly guide that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families. Featuring the stories of three people who have battled cancer or lost a loved one to the disease, the guide describes how provisions of the law improve the quality of care and make health care more affordable, available and easier for patients to understand. The guide is part of ongoing efforts to educate the public about the law and its benefits for cancer patients, survivors and their families. The law, while not perfect, will meaningfully improve the health care system for people with cancer and save lives. New, Simple Guide Explains How the Affordable Care Act Helps Cancer Patients and their ...

Ahead of State of the State, Cancer-Fighting Advocates Call on Gov. Mills to Prioritize Public Health in 2026

... cancer advocates across Maine look forward to hearing Gov. Mills' remarks and hope they underscore the continued importance of access to care to healthcare for all Mainers. The following statement can be attributed to Julia MacDonald, Maine director of government relations for the ... her to continue to advocate for cancer fighting public policy. Doing so will help Mainers live longer, healthier lives and contribute to the health and economic wellbeing of our great state.”   ###   About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...

State Takes Bold Step for Hoosier Health: Tobacco Tax Increase Applauded for Protecting Youth and Saving Lives

... Network government relations director:   “The budget passed by the legislature is a significant win in the fight against cancer and for the health of Hoosiers. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the state for prioritizing the health of Hoosiers by including a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase, as well as tax increases on other tobacco products. These two actions will ... “At a time when tobacco use is skyrocketing among youth, ACS CAN commends the actions taken today that will generate revenue, reduce health care costs, protect kids and save lives.” Anyone looking for help to quit smoking or to quit using other tobacco products should call ...

American Cancer Society Criticizes Senate Committee Passage of Insurance Bill That Threatens Access to Quality Cancer Care

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- March 15, 2006 -- The American Cancer Society today expressed extreme disappointment that a Senate health committee approved legislation allowing private health insurers to bypass critical state benefit protections. The “Health Insurance Marketplace, Modernization and Affordability Act of 2006” ... nation's effort to achieve the Administration's goal of eliminating suffering and death from cancer by 2015. Ensuring access to quality cancer care is critical to this effort. The bill the committee passed today would severely undercut our ability to make sure that more people are screened ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate Continued Access to Care for Hardworking Montanans Although Concerns Remain Regarding Reporting Requirements

... while going through cancer treatment,” said ACS CAN volunteer advocate Amy Coseo. “As a small-business owner, the stress of doing my best to care for my clients while caring for myself during treatment no doubt slowed my healing process. No one should have to fight for access to care ... life for patients undergoing cancer treatment.   “Cancer caught early through preventive services provided by Medicaid saves lives as well as health care costs because when cancer is caught early, survival rates increase and it’s less expensive to treat,” added Coseo.  Montana has ... would like to thank the 89 representatives and senators (59% of both houses) who supported a bi-partisan solution that will maintain access to health insurance coverage for 96,000 hardworking low-income Montanans, and we thank Gov. Bullock for reauthorizing the Montana HELP Act today,” ...

ACS CAN Files Comments on the Draft National Prevention Strategy Created by the Affordable Care Act

... D.C. – January 14, 2011 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recently filed comments with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the draft National Prevention Strategy developed as directed by the Affordable Care Act. The comments build on an already strong recommendation in an effort to reduce disparities in access to proven prevention services by strengthening infrastructure in underserved communities for better delivery of preventive services, developing and supporting training so health professionals can promote prevention and wellness and adequately funding prevention research on medically underserved populations. ...

Public Health Organizations Call for the City of Columbus to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco

... on youth to become the next generation of tobacco users. It’s clear: flavors hook kids.”  Flavored tobacco products pose a serious public health risk and are contributing to recent increases in youth tobacco use. ACS CAN urges the City of Columbus to continue reining in Big Tobacco ... affiliate, ACS CAN have successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Praises Senate Cloture Vote on Small Business Health Bill

... and other vital cancer screenings and treatments. This evening’s vote against cloture means the measure will not move forward. The “Health Insurance Marketplace, Modernization and Affordability Act of 2006” (S. 1955), would enable private insurers to sell health plans that circumvent state laws requiring coverage for cancer screenings and treatments, among other health benefits. In exchange, the insurers must offer employers an alternative plan that includes the same protections as any one of the plans ...

Vermont Public Health Advocates Applaud Senate Lawmakers for Unanimous "Yes" Vote on Tobacco 21 Bill

... the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the March of Dimes and the American Academy of Pediatrics, today congratulated Senate Health and Welfare committee members for their unanimously voting “yes” on legislation aimed at saving lives and money by reducing tobacco use ... and other tobacco products including e-cigarettes. “Passing this legislation today is a strong commitment by the committee to protect the health of Vermont’s children and sends a message that we need to do all that we can to prevent future, addicted life-long smokers,” said Kevin ... for Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Northeast Region. “We all have an obligation to protect kids by enacting policies that help ensure their health, and we are grateful to members of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee for their thoughtful deliberation.” In Vermont, nearly 11% of ...

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