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Cynthia Rogers, New York

... Host of the Boob Talk Podcast, which addresses issues  Breast Cancer and other Cancer Survivors face.  Certified Holistic Cancer Coach  Health Equity is vital to remove the barriers to adequate health care for the disenfranchised Cynthia Rogers, New York ...

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

... 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 is more important than ever by passing this lifesaving Measure. "Tobacco use is the leading cause of ... from starting—a critical tobacco control strategy at a time when youth e-cigarette use has reached epidemic levels. "According to the Oregon Health Authority, one in four 11th graders have used e-cigarettes and youth e-cigarette use increased nearly 80% in the past two years. Research ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to Maine Lawmakers: the Fight Against Tobacco is Not Over

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in response to portions of Governor LePage’s biennial budget proposal related to the Department of Health and Human Services: “The toll tobacco takes on Mainers – both in terms of lives lost and economic burden – makes it a problem that ... and exposure to secondhand smoke is responsible for approximately 1 out of every 5 deaths. Further, tobacco use costs Maine $811 million in health care bills each year and approximately $262 million in state Medicaid costs. “Unfortunately, the Governor’s budget fails to address the ways ...

Cancer Action Day on the Hill with ACS CAN Utah

... speakers, and prep time, before meeting (in groups) with our elected officials to share our personal stories and advocate for the issues we care about. This is a great opportunity for anyone who cares about health care issues, from first-timers to seasoned activists. Everything you need will be provided on site!    Frequently Asked Questions: See this ...

New Report: States Cut Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs Despite Receiving Record Amounts of Tobacco Revenue

... for programs to reduce tobacco use by more than 15 percent in the past year, according to a report released today by a coalition of public health organizations.   With the nation’s adult smoking rate stalled after decades of decline, the report warns that continued progress is at ... increase funding for programs to prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit.  The report also calls on Congress to ensure that health care reform legislation includes adequate funding for disease prevention initiatives, including tobacco prevention and cessation, and ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on Those Impacted by Cancer for New Survey

... , which focused on cancer patients and survivors, found half of the 1200 respondents said coronavirus had caused a change or disruption in their health care. “The current pandemic is affecting cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers in ways that few others understand,” ... is covered by insurance the same way traditional IV therapy is, allowing patients to get treatment at home when medically appropriate; Directing Health and Human Services to initiate a special enrollment period to increase access to affordable, quality health insurance; Enacting an ...

Strengthening Kentucky’s Workforce by Breaking the Cycle of Tobacco Addiction

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize proven tobacco prevention and cessation measures that would improve the health of Kentucky’s workforce.  “ACS CAN urges state lawmakers and Gov. Beshear to invest $10 million annually in fact-based tobacco ... cessation programs,” said Doug Hogan, ACS CAN government relations director. “Smoking is estimated to cost Kentucky $2.23 billion in direct health care costs, including $634 million in Medicaid costs annually. Additionally, smoking costs the state an estimated $6.3 billion in productivity ...

The ACA and Medicaid are lifelines for cancer patients, survivors & their families

If you might lose health care coverage, your story can help. 0 The ACA and Medicaid are lifelines for cancer patients, survivors & their families ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Submits Public Comments Opposing Work Requirements for Arkansas Medicaid Recipients

... for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, issued the following statement: “We oppose any policy tying access to affordable health coverage to work or community engagement requirements. Cancer patients, survivors, and those who will be diagnosed with the disease – as ... adequate Medicaid coverage because they are physically unable to comply." “In addition, cancer patients could be forced to change their health care providers, who are often explicitly chosen for their expertise or capabilities. Changing a cancer patient’s provider network ...

Congressional Appropriators Place High Value on Cancer Research and Prevention

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 24, 2015 – House and Senate Appropriations Committees on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education are scheduled to markup FY 2016 spending bills this week that include increases for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and maintain important funding for cancer prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A statement from ... – more than 1,600 today. “We are however disappointed that the House bill includes proposed funding cuts to the operating funds for health care exchanges, as well as cuts to funding for innovative demonstrations that are examining ways to provide better quality care to patients, as ...

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