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Cancer Survivors Thank New Mexico State Lawmakers for Passing Biomarker Testing Bill

SANTE FE – MARCH 20, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the New Mexico State Legislature for passing House Bill 73 as the 2023 legislative session ended. With the signature of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, the bill will expand access to biomarker testing statewide, helping to revolutionize cancer care in New ...

Senate Budget Fails to Protect Ohio Kids

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Government Relations Director Leo Almeida COLUMBUS, OHIO  – “Today, the Senate passed its version of the budget, which slashes funding for tobacco control nearly in half, fails to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all other flavored tobacco products and takes control away from local governments to protect the health of their ... use rates in the country and Big Tobacco has been working hard to addict future generations with e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. Ohio can and must do better now.  “With Big Tobacco spending nearly $429.8 million marketing their deadly and addictive products in our state ...

Cancer Prevention in your Community

... leaders, has a tremendous impact on our nation’s ability to build healthier communities and prevent and control cancer.  That’s why ACS CAN brought together cancer advocates, health care professionals, congressional staff and patients last week on Capitol Hill to address the ... speakers to describe how three CDC programs: the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) , National Program of Cancer Registries , and the CDC’s support of cancer survivors through programs like the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program – make a very personal impact.  Since its establishment in 1990, ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Urges Oregonians to Vote Yes on Measure 108

PORTLAND, Ore.— As ballots are mailed out today, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges Oregonians to vote yes on Measure 108. Measure 108 will raise the state’s cigarette tax by $2 per pack and tax e-cigarettes for the first time in Oregon. Jamie Dunphy, Oregon government relations director for ACS CAN, released the following statement in support of Measure 108:  "Oregonians have an opportunity to save thousands of lives, protect our kids from Big Tobacco and a lifetime of addiction, and help fund critical health care programs at a time when access to care ...

Illinois Makes Progress on Tobacco Control, Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... made progress when it comes to passing legislation that prevents and reduces suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Illinois measured up to policy recommendations in two of four areas of tobacco control. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network released the report today.   The 17 th edition of the report ... is why our lawmakers worked hard this year to address our tobacco epidemic,” said Shana Crews, Illinois government relations director for ACS CAN. “Regular and significant tobacco tax increases, comprehensive smoke-free air laws and fully funded tobacco prevention and cessation programs ...

Oregon Voters Pass Tobacco Tax Increase that Will Save Lives, Protect Kids from Lifetime Addiction and Fund Health Care Programs

... raise the cigarette tax by $2 per pack and tax e-cigarettes for the first time in Oregon. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was one of the leading health care organizations working as part of the Yes on 108 campaign. Jamie Dunphy, Oregon government relations director for ACS CAN, released the following statement: "This is a great ...

Feinstein-Mikulski-Collins Amendment Would Add $390 Million to Budget for Cancer Research and Programs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 16, 2006 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN) is asking Senators to demonstrate their bipartisan commitment to the war against cancer and support budget amendments that would boost Cancer ... (D-MD) and Susan Collins (R-ME), would provide an additional $390 million in cancer funding for Fiscal Year 2007 at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The amendment addresses cancer specific research and programs with increases of $240 million for the NCI, $4.6 million for the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and more than $117 million for cancer ...

House Committees Pass Stimulus Package With Focus on Access to Health Care, Wellness and Cancer Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 23, 2009 -- The economic stimulus package this week was passed out of the House Appropriations, Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees. The legislation contains a significant funding boost for public ... organizations, NIH research, and health information technology. Following is a statement on the stimulus package from Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “At a time when unemployment is rising, employer-sponsored health insurance is shrinking and more families are having increasing ...

William J. Mayer, MD, MPH

William J. Mayer, MD, MPH, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federation Care Network, a clinically integrated network of six health systems, 17 acute care hospitals and 3,500 physicians, dedicated to improving the health of Michigan at a sustainable cost. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in health care and health-related organizations. His professional roles have included program ... Lakeshore Division's Board of Directors. In November 2011, Dr. Mayer was elected to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's (ACS CAN) Board of Directors. In addition, Dr. Mayer has served as a Board member for the ACS Lakeshore and Great Lakes Divisions, a member of the ...

Tennessee Medicaid Changes Would Harm Cancer Patients and Survivors; Waiver Should Be Rescinded

Washington, D.C.— The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) made clear its strong objections to Tennessee’s Medicaid waiver request today in comments filed with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ... limit the prescription drugs available to treat complex conditions like cancer.  The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “Radically restructuring federal funding and removing critical operational rules ... managed to fit a patient’s individual needs. Denying people access to the most appropriate therapies would ultimately harm patients and could cost Medicaid more money in the form of increased medical visits and services due to poor health outcomes. “Waivers like Tennessee’s do not ...

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