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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, GOP leaders, North Carolina legislators Donny Lambeth and Kevin Corbin, joined health advocates along with business and faith leaders to hold a press conference at the South Carolina State House. The event called on the South Carolina Legislature to enact Medicaid expansion and announced the launch of Cover SC, a new initiative aimed at closing the health insurance gap in the state. “North Carolina moved wisely and methodically in developing an approach that fits our state, its priorities ... low-wage workers, and rural residents. Key points discussed during the conference include: Medicaid expansion would reduce uncompensated care costs, helping struggling rural hospitals stay open. The policy would extend health care coverage to those falling into the coverage gap, many ...

Just as palliative care is making its way into care plans across the nation, the opioid epidemic creates a new set of challenges… and opportunities. Please join us for a community dialogue on ... these and other questions. Panelists: Jay Butler, MD, Chief Medical Officer, State of Alaska; President, Association of State & Territorial Health Officials Pat Dooley, RN, Director, Providence Hospice J. Thomas Grissom, MD, Interventional Pain Physician, Algone Ursula McVeigh, MD, ...

... to cancer. ACS CAN also issued an invitation to Cal Cunningham to meet with volunteers. Each individual shared how they have been affected by health care policies in hopes of educating the candidate on key issues. Participants included and spoke to Sen. Tillis about the following: (5:20 – ... dollar that we invest in research I believe has a return on investment. That’s why I’ve supported increases to the National Institute of Health and will continue to.” “We need to recognize this ecosystem of research is critically important for us to get the therapies and the ...

... current smokers quit but also prevents our children from ever starting a lifetime of addiction to tobacco. PROTECT LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY Local governments are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of people in their communities. They should be able to pass local laws that build on state laws and are proven to promote good health, including any laws intended to protect everyone's right to breathe clean, smoke-free air. SIGNIFICANT TOBACCO TAX INCREASE Regular and ... diseases like cancer. Significant increases to cigarette and tobacco taxes result in substantial revenue increases for states as well as health care cost savings. Comprehensive Tobacco Control ...