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Health Advocates Commend Assembly Action on Lifesaving Tobacco Prevention Measure Following Christie’s Conditional Veto

... regional advocacy director, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids said, “In New Jersey, tobacco kills 11,800 people and costs over $4 billion in health care expenses each year. And 143,000 kids alive in New Jersey today will die prematurely from smoking – unless policymakers take strong action ... following through on this commitment in next year’s state budget.” Diane Litterer, CEO, New Jersey Prevention Network said: “Public health professionals across the state are committed to and skilled in implementing CDC’s recommended best practices in tobacco prevention and ...

House Passage of Bill Would Bring College Students Closer to Continued Health Coverage in the Event of Medical Leave

... D.C. -- July 30, 2008 -- For full-time college students facing a medical emergency, the burden of having to choose between education and health care coverage may be one step closer to being alleviated if the House passes legislation that would guarantee coverage regardless of enrollment ... succumbed to the disease. “No college student battling a serious illness should be forced to keep a full course load just to receive the health care they need,” said Daniel E. Smith, president, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).  “This bill will enable ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Dr. Len: Palliative Care Is About Quality Of Life Throughout The Cancer Journey

The American Cancer Society's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Len Lichtenfeld posted a great blog on palliative care recently that I wanted to share with all of you. It explains the differences between end-of-life care and palliative care, and highlights the ... and their families with advanced illness-such as locally advanced or cancer that has spread to other parts of the body--to meet with a team of health professionals and others-including among them "a chaplain, a minister, or the individual's personal religious or spiritual advisor"--to ... Society Cancer Action Network,  the advocacy affiliate of the Society, has sponsored several pieces of legislation  to fund research, train health professionals, and bring national attention to provide better patient centered care for those with chronic illnesses. Included in these ...

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