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... to garner support for legislation that will improve the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors through an enhanced level of cancer care. In the House, thanks to the hard work of ACS CAN volunteers, the quality of life bill already has 258 co-sponsors -- only 42 away from the ... on the bill as co-sponsors to keep pushing the bill ahead. If these bills pass, more cancer patients could receive a better type of cancer care that includes: Less pain during treatment Coordinated care among their doctors and other health professionals Emotional support for themselves and their caregivers 0 Progress made in Congress on bills that would make today better for ...

Video of alabama_faith_leaders_compilation Faith leaders from Alabama come together to address how the working poor continue to fall into the health care coverage gap until Medicaid is expanded in their state. Requiring Justice: Faith and the Coverage Gap ...

... Stewart-Cousins President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader New York State Senate Albany, NY 12248 Dear Senate Leader Stewart-Cousins, As public health and leading civic organizations across the state, we would like to thank you for your leadership and commitment to New Yorkers during this unprecedented time.  While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, public health is at the forefront of every New Yorker’s mind. With the World Health Organization stating smokers are likely more vulnerable to severe ... smoking-caused deaths prevented: 20,000 5-Year reduction in the number of smoking-affected pregnancies and births: 5,100 Reduced health care costs In addition to the public health benefits, a tobacco tax is essential to help make a dent in the $9.7 billion New York spends annually ...

... disease.” The report measures state policies on six priority areas: breast and cervical cancer early detection program funding; access to care for the uninsured; colorectal screening coverage laws; smoke-free laws; pain management; and tobacco taxes.  Failure to address these issues ... Tennessee, and South Carolina have not hit a single benchmark. The report also covers the challenges of ensuring access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. This year, more than 1.4 million people in America will be diagnosed with cancer and another 565,000 will die from ... they cannot gain access to the lifesaving care they need. ACS CAN, in partnership with the Society, is dedicated to ensuring that quality health care is available to all Americans. Meaningful reform must include adequate, available, affordable, and administratively simple health ...