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Connecticut House Passes Budget with Historic Tobacco Control Funding

Hartford, Conn.—Last night, the Connecticut House passed the state’s budget, which allocates $12 million for the state Tobacco Control and Health Trust Fund to fund critical tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. This budget investment comes after years of spending no money on ... use tobacco products. Smoking also causes over 25% of Connecticut’s cancer deaths, while costing the state more than $2 billion in annual health care costs.  "For decades, Big Tobacco has targeted our youth and wreaked havoc in our communities, and this funding is a huge step forward in our ...

Florida Legislature Passes Budget with Landmark Cancer Funding

... Program. The budget triples the state’s investment in the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund , which provides pilot grants for cancer research to health care institutions, bringing the fund’s total to $60 million . The budget also adds $1.2 million to the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer ... . The Mary Brogan Program is a federal-state partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health, providing lifesaving cancer screenings for women between the ages of 50-64 with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level. ...

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. ...

Over Two Dozen Patient Groups and Partners Call for a National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Washington, D.C. —More than two dozen patient groups and health care partners are joining forces to call for a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program, including caregiving leave. The groups, which ... regardless of employer size, including part-time, contingent, and self-employed workers. “If you or a loved one is dealing with a serious health condition, like cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, or mental health issues, having access to paid time off is absolutely critical,” said ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Legislature for Investment in Medicaid Expansion, Opposes Some Provisions

... North Carolinians as soon as possible. “We’re thrilled to see the legislature take the final step to provide lifesaving coverage and care for 600,000 North Carolinians by funding the program and ensuring it stands to benefit future generations,” said Lisa Lacasse, President of ... for the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program. Unfortunately, the budget also includes concerning elements that endanger the health and lives of North Carolinians, including lowering taxes on some tobacco products and keeping prices low on others. Low tobacco prices are ... to prevent and treat cancer,” Lacasse said. The budget also contains provisions that restrict the freedom of local leaders to protect the health of their residents by prohibiting local laws that establish vaccine requirements and provide paid leave to employees, both of which help ...

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 ...

Advocates Call on Pennsylvania & Governor Shapiro to Strengthen Cancer Prevention, Detection & Treatment for Residents

... of Senate Bill 954 / House Bill 1754. This legislation aims to equip countless Pennsylvanians who have received a cancer diagnosis and their health care providers with critical information about their disease and how to best fight it.  “Despite the benefits of biomarker testing in improving patient outcomes and quality of life, health insurance coverage has not kept pace with innovations, coming up short in enabling residents to receive standard of care. Senators Devlin ...

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