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... of ACS CAN volunteers and staff across the country, we are well-positioned to see an increase in research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI) in a final bill as well as a continuation of level funding for cancer screening and prevention ... partners will continue to work with the city to help draft measures with language that avoids confusion and lack of compliance.     Access to Care ACS CAN Hosts National Summit on Health Equity ACS CAN hosted the National Summit on Health Equity in St. Louis, Missouri. The event, held Nov. 10, convened leaders in business, ...

... forefront of helping Americans through difficult times. These charities provide everything from critical patient support to medical and mental health services.    The package also includes dedicated funding for state and local preparedness and response to the pandemic, money to reimburse hospitals and health care providers for COVID-19 related expenses, extended funding for community health centers through November, as well as requiring Medicare drug ...

... after the introduction of legislation to grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory authority over tobacco products, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee has scheduled a hearing on the bill for February 27. HELP Committee Chairman and a lead ... young new smokers. Require changes in tobacco products, such as the removal of harmful ingredients or the reduction of nicotine levels. Prohibit health claims about so-called "reduced risk" products that are not scientifically proven or that would discourage current tobacco users from ... the Hispanic community on health issues through the media. Along with broadcasting an acclaimed radio program, “Cuidando su Salud” (Taking Care of Your Health), which airs across the United States and in Puerto Rico, Dr. Huerta serves as an expert medical commentator for CNN Radio ...

... Medicaid through block grants, which could lead to new restrictions in eligibility, enrollment and benefits that could deny cancer patients the care they need. The budget would also turn Medicare, which has provided affordable, adequate health care to seniors for nearly 50 years, into a vaguely defined voucher program with limited benefits that could have devastating consequences ... stall progress against cancer by reducing the funds available for research and defunding a historic investment in prevention, namely the Public Health and Prevention Fund. Eliminating this funding would compromise our nation’s efforts to combat obesity, promote tobacco cessation and ...