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

... NJ –July 31, 2017 – The New Jersey Assembly has passed a lifesaving bill (A3338) that would dedicate one percent, approximately $7 million, of cigarette and tobacco tax dollars, to the New Jersey tobacco control program. This action follows Governor Christie’s conditional veto of the earlier version of the bill. The conditional veto simply sent the legislation back to the Assembly and the Senate with a later date of ... This funding is a first step toward saving lives in New Jersey. The advocates included: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, American Lung Association and New Jersey Prevention ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district are on Capitol Hill this week to ask their members of Congress to make the fight against cancer a national priority. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is hosting its annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day to urge lawmakers to protect funding for cancer research and prevention programs, endorse legislation that supports patients ' quality of life and ensure lifesaving colon cancer screenings are affordable for seniors. Science has made major advances in the way cancer is prevented, ...

2021 SC Cancer Action Day: Suits and Sneakers

Welcome to the 2021 SC Cancer Action Day: Suits and Sneakers webpage where you will find all of the information you need to prepare for the virtual event!  Dates and times:    Thursday, January 28th 6:30 - 7:30pm  Training for SC ... from Legislator:  Tara and Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter 3:35 – 3:45 Closing:  Tara, Pansy and Guest Speakers     Participant Packet  SC CAN Issue Overview and Ask 2021.pdf SC Tobacco Preemption Talking Points .docx CCPN Legislative Brief-2021.pdf SC Hook, Line, and Sinker.pdf SC: 2021 Cancer Action Day Power Hour Instructions.docx 2020 Cost of Cancer Facts & Figures.pdf SC Best Practices for Your Letter to the Editor.pdf Survivor Views COVID Access Polling Memo ...

New Integrated Clinical Trials Matching Tool Holds Potential to Expand Access to Cancer Innovation

WASHINGTON, DC –  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a prospective study of a new tool that would automatically identify relevant clinical trials through one-button ... cancer data called mCODE™, or the minimal Common Oncology Data Elements , to support better, safer, faster cancer care, with lower burden and cost. CodeX recently announced efforts to leverage the CodeX/mCODE accelerator’s experience within two new domains: Genomics and Cardiovascular. ...

Arizona Cancer Action Day 2026

Bookmark this site to easily access all the resources you need to prepare for successful lawmaker meetings on February 19th. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... were not a group lead. These Report Backs help us recap which legislators and/or their staff we met with. Volunteer Reimbursement Form  - You can be reimbursed for mileage related to Cancer Action Day.   How do I meet with members of the Arizona Legislature?  Find out which Legislative ... KPNX in the 6:15 AM showing Check out the ACS CAN Press Release recapping the 2026 Arizona Cancer Action Day:  Arizona Advocates Call for No Cost Cancer Screenings and Stronger Protections from Big Tobacco at State Capitol Thank you to all the organizations that participated in our ...

Patient and Caregiver Groups Press Congress to Preserve Paid Family and Medical Leave in Reconciliation Package

... the Administration today making clear the need to preserve the nation’s first-ever paid family and medical leave program as part of forthcoming reconciliation legislation. The groups, which include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association, the Epilepsy Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association, UsAgainstAlzheimer's, and others, set forth the ... continue between the House, Senate, and White House, lawmakers are weighing the possibility of cuts as a means to reduce the bill’s overall cost. The letter urges lawmakers to ensure paid leave is included in the final package. “Providing millions of Americans the support they ...

Vermont 2026 Legislative Priorities

... Legislative Priorities Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Vermonters impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2024 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the VT General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance ... cessation benefit that covers individual, group, and telephone counseling and all FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications without cost-sharing or other barriers to accessing care. Cancer Research Funding Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Funding : ACS CAN will work to ...

2020 Idaho Legislative Wrap Up

Idaho’s 2020 legislative session has come to an end. While the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) did not have a major legislative victory during the session, there is certainly a lot of positive news that we can report.  The session ended with growing concern about COVID-19 and our daily lives have certainly changed as a result ... request.  The legislature discussed, but ultimately did not act on proposals to require counties to help fund the state’s share of the cost to expand the Medicaid program. Idaho is still awaiting feedback from the federal government on the proposal to add work and related reporting ...

ACS Supports Calorie Labeling in Albany

... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2009 NEW LAW WOULD INFORM CUSTOMERS, COMBAT OBESITY       American Cancer Society, Panera Bread Join Chorus of Support, Calorie Labeling Legislation for Chain Restaurants in Albany County Would Provide Answers LBANY, NY (July 28, 2009) – Do you know how ... and poor nutrition are major risk factors for cancer, second only to tobacco use. Approximately one-third cancer deaths in the US this year can be attributed to poor diet, physical inactivity, overweight, and obesity. “It’s a simple and proven idea – informed consumers make better ... citizens in New York State and related medical costs surpassing $8 billion annually, it is truly imperative to pursue such common sense, low cost efforts as part of a multi-pronged approach to improving the public’s health. Albany County should certainly be at the forefront of this ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Warns That Bill Threatening Access to Cancer Screenings is Fatally Flawed

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- May 10, 2006 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSM (ACS CAN) today cautioned the U.S. Senate that the Health Insurance Market Modernization and Affordability Act (S. 1955) is fatally flawed and cannot be ... the damage this bill would cause, such amendments do not fully redress the flaws in the legislation and consumers would still be at risk of losing important cancer-related protections such as guaranteed insurance coverage of colorectal cancer screenings and clinical trial ... protections. Should it come before the Senate as an amendment to S. 1955, we encourage your support for this legislation as a way to lower the cost of health insurance without jeopardizing crucial patient protections already in place. Thank you for taking cancer patients and their ...

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