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Lawmakers should avoid raiding the tobacco permanent fund

... from 19.9 percent to 11.4 percent, thanks in large part to tobacco prevention and cessation programs implemented through the Department of Health and the Indian Affairs Department. Even with these declines, smoking costs New Mexico $844 million each year in direct health care costs. The programs’ funding must be sustained over time both to protect the hard-won decreases in tobacco use New Mexico has already seen ...

ACS CAN Launches Multi-State Medicaid Campaign, Documentary Premiere Screening

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network will host its first premiere of a short documentary film on Medicaid featuring individuals, families and health professionals across Kansas.   The event is part of the launch of the “Medicaid Covers US” public education campaign organized by ACS CAN. The campaign and this film are intended to foster an important and open dialogue about access to health care and the role that Medicaid plays in the lives of real people. Following the screening will be a live panel discussion and Q&A featuring the ...

Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Increase Tobacco Prevention Efforts and Increase Access to Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Services

... to heavily market its deadly products in our state, Louisiana must invest in comprehensive prevention efforts to save lives and reduce health care costs. “In addition, ACS CAN urges lawmakers to maintain $700,000 in funding for the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection ... to protect $500,000 in state funding for the Louisiana Tumor Registry and preserve the ability of local governments to pass stronger public health policies that meet the needs of their communities. “Over 29,000 Louisianians will hear the words, “you have cancer” this year. Gov. ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer Research Funding a Priority in 2011

... DC, this week to urge lawmakers to support funding for critical cancer research and prevention programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies.  A total of nearly 100 ... and their staff.    Advocates will be encouraging lawmakers to support funding for: • The NIH, NCI, and National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Ongoing cancer research is on the verge of making great progress in the prevention, detection, and treatment of ... life-saving screening programs and outreach programs.  • The Federal Patient Navigator Program to help cancer patients navigate the health care system and overcome barriers to access cancer care. • Efforts at the Food and Drug Administration to further integrate cutting-edge science ...

ACS CAN Publishes Op-ed on "Dangers in the food deserts"

... PM (UPDATED FEB 26, 2019) In his annual State of the City address earlier this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio laid out a plan to provide affordable health care to all New Yorkers. “Health care is a human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it,” said the Mayor. While we could not agree more with the ...

2023 Kentucky Legislative Priorities

... 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 Kentuckians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Kentucky General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate appropriations funding for lifesaving cancer screening programs, and enact ...

ACS CAN CEO, Dr. Karen Knudsen, interviewed on the Georgia Focus Program

... patients, survivors and their families. Learn more about where Georgia voters stand on expanding Medicaid and improving access to affordable health care in recent polling conducted by ACS CAN. ACS CAN CEO, Dr. Karen Knudsen, interviewed on the Georgia Focus Program ...

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Health care reform, tobacco taxes, massive budget cuts to cancer-fighting programs.  There's never been a more important time to let your voice be ...

Tobacco Control Issues

Tobacco Control Issues Tobacco remains the number one preventable cause of death and South Carolina’s biggest opportunity to save lives, reduce health care costs and generate additional revenue for the state.   Smoke-free Air Implement comprehensive smoke-free policies that include all ...

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... to advance the multiple aspects of the nation's cancer-fighting efforts. From increasing funding for cancer research to improving access to health care, these forums allow our country's top academic, medical and consumer minds to share their innovative work and discuss new paths forward. ...

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