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... lawmakers to restore funding to the state’s tobacco cessation and prevention programs, protect local smoke-free laws and to expand access to care. “Cancer death rates continue to decrease nationwide, but Tennessee could do better. Lawmakers can be part of the solution by passing ... in evidence-based tobacco control programs. Volunteers asked Gov. Lee to reinstate the $4 million annual funding for the Department of Health tobacco prevention and cessation program in his budget.   Support policies that allow local authorities to pass smoke-free ordinances that ... secondhand smoke. Local communities should be able to determine and take action on evidence-based tobacco control policies that will protect the health of their residents and Tennessee lawmakers should not erect barriers for local government officials.   Give chronically ill patients easier ...

... According to the report, the federal government’s response to the contamination was slow and insufficient and consistently undervalued the health impact on the community.  “We are concerned for the health and well-being of our community and making sure community members’ voices are heard,” said Lauren Puplampu, engagement manager, Health ... stage of diagnosis in the four most common cancer sites. ACS CAN advocates for all people to have access to comprehensive, affordable health care that includes screening, treatment and follow-up.     ###      About ACS CAN   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ...

... 2007 -- "Lawmakers today put the lives of 900,000 people above the interests of the tobacco industry by voting to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a substantial increase in federal tobacco taxes. "We expect the Senate to pass this legislation shortly, and we hope that President Bush will follow suit by standing with the nation’s children and signing this important health care measure. If he chooses to veto the bill, we call upon members of Congress to reassert their support for children’s health by quickly ...

... Based on various statements made during and since the campaign, we are also anticipating new efforts to alter the course of the Affordable Care Act, which could put critical patient protections at risk. At the same time, it is incumbent upon us to continue to implement and improve the ... across-the-board cut in discretionary spending, which will negatively impact funding levels for critical programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ACS CAN is actively engaged in efforts to protect ... Varmus with suggestions for framing the agency’s proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year.   Prevention Funding The Prevention and Public Health Fund established under the Affordable Care Act provides an additional $750 million for public health and prevention programs in FY 2011. ...