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What is Cancer?

You might be wondering: What is cancer?  Cancer is a disease. All living things, including people, are made up of billions of tiny cells. A person gets cancer when some of their cells become unhealthy, and those unhealthy cells keep growing and multiplying. These unhealthy cells take up space that should be filled by healthy cells.  As a kid, there is nothing you can do to cause someone to get cancer and you can't catch it from someone like a cold. It is something their own bodies create. But, we can help ... a restaurant.  And, to help people who do get sick and need to see their doctor, we pass laws to make it easier for them to go, like making it cost less money. Return to the Junior Cancer Fighter start page What is Cancer? ...

ACS Files Amicus Brief in Seneca Case

... Tax Plan >>> Buffalo, NY (September 2, 2010) The American Cancer Society today urged a federal district court judge to recognize that the flood of illegal, untaxed cigarette sales is a deadly health hazard as he considers a key tax case involving the Seneca Nation. The Society, along with ... NY & NJ, “this is about how tax-free cigarettes sold through Indian retailers are slowly killing thousands of New Yorkers right now. We simply can no longer turn a blind eye to the public health menace that continues to creep across this state.” Increasing the cost of cigarettes so fewer people purchase them is a proven public health strategy to reduce the devastation caused by tobacco. Higher cigarette ...

6-2-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...

6-2-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...

6-2-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...

Advocates commend Gov for investing in prevention

... includes $40 million for Statewide Health Improvement Program   ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 22, 2013) – Governor Dayton prioritized the health of Minnesotans today by including $40 million for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in his budget recommendations. “Governor ... current amount serving SHIP communities and is a tremendous step toward ensuring a statewide program,” praised Britta Orr, Executive Director of the Local Public Health Association – t he lead organization in a broad coalition of SHIP supporters. SHIP works to improve health by ... and more physical activity, and by avoiding tobacco. Local communities implement research-based strategies such as adding sidewalks so people can walk more, bringing fresh local produce from farms to area schools, and helping employers introduce workplace programs to assist employees in ...

Kemp Signs into Law Legislation to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... Kemp will hold a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing – thus making this form of precision medicine available to more Georgians. The signing ceremony will take place tomorrow at 10:00am in the North Wing of the Capitol. “Cancer patients and those facing a cancer diagnosis owe a debt of gratitude to Gov. Kemp and Georgia lawmakers. This legislation ... bypassing ineffective therapies,” said Julie Vojtech, Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Georgia. “ACS CAN thanks Representative Sharon Cooper and Senator Kay Kirkpatrick for championing this effort and the Georgia House and ...

Cover SC Launches with Call for Legislature to Enact Medicaid Expansion

... at the South Carolina State House. The event called on the South Carolina Legislature to enact Medicaid expansion and announced the launch of Cover SC, a new initiative aimed at closing the health insurance gap in the state. “North Carolina moved wisely and methodically in developing ... a recognized leader in healthcare reform. “South Carolina and other states must develop their own tailored solutions.  I am pleased to be of service to you in this process.  I can honestly say that, without question, we in North Carolina are very proud of the way in which we approached – and ultimately dealt with – ...

Leading Cancer Group Applauds Park MGM for Reopening Smoke-free Today

... the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time a casino will be smoke-free on the Strip. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the casino’s decision to protect the health of workers and patrons. ACS CAN released the following statement from Kimberly Rogers, ACS CAN Nevada grassroots manager: "This is incredible news for the health and safety of Park MGM’s workers, customers and the public. It sets a huge precedent for the rest of the Strip and Nevada’s gaming industry. "The science ...

TOBACCO PURCHASING AGE WOULD RISE TO 21 UNDER SENATE-APPROVED BILL

... cut down youth tobacco use and nicotine addiction. The bill, compiled by the Joint Committee on Public Health based on several separate pieces of legislation, also bans pharmacies and health care institutions from selling tobacco products and prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes in places where smoking is already banned. "This bill is also very meaningful to me," said Sen. Cynthia Creem, a Newton ... on our behalf, wearing the uniform, picking up a gun, doing what they need to do and obeying orders to protect us that, you know what, you can't smoke today," Sen. Linda Dorcena Forry said during debate on the amendment. Opponents of the measure countered that military officials are ...

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