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ACS CAN Expert and Volunteer Testify on Š—…Mini-MedŠ—È Plans on Capitol Hill

... plans, otherwise known as Š—“mini-medŠ— plans, for cancer patients. As part of an expert panel, Finan testified that while the Affordable Care Act has made major strides in educating and empowering the consumer, there are still plans available on the market that leave people fighting ... vulnerable and unaware that the insurance product they purchased is woefully inadequate. Melville, who called the American Cancer SocietyŠ—Ès Health Insurance Assistance Service (HIAS) at the National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) in Austin, Texas for help when he discovered his ... diagnosis, also testified. His testimony focused on the financial burden and barriers to access he has faced as a result of his bare bones health plan. The hearing was televised live on C-SPAN. An archived video of the hearing can be found on their website. View the press release for ...

District of Columbia State Lead Ambassador

... involved with ACS CAN since 2016 and with ACS since 2014. As a student, He is also involved with the ACLU of DC and with Action on Smoking & Health. Brandon says his proudest accomplishment is getting the tobacco tax increased in DC. Why is being an ACS CAN volunteer important to you? ... and this country, in honor of the loved ones that I have lost to cancer. Why should others in your community get involved in ACS CAN? The public health policies that ACS CAN addresses are of concern to all of us. In order for progress to be made, lawmakers need to know that their constituents care about these issues. What is your favorite memory from your time as an ACS CAN volunteer? My favorite memory is attending the ACS CAN ...

Share Jackie's story to help us end all deaths from cervical cancer

... abdominal pain and bleeding, she realized that her persistent weakness and exhaustion were not normal. She visited two hospitals and researched health care services online before she found a free cervical cancer screening program for patients living with HIV at Coptic Hospital. She knew it was the ... Jackie’s cancer is now in remission and she is slowly regaining her strength, her situation could have been avoided. Thank you to TogetHER for Health for sharing Jackie's story and pictures for this campaign.     Share Jackie's story to help us end all deaths from cervical cancer ...

Medicaid Covers Us Film Recruitment - Frequently Asked Questions

... organization that is working every day to make cancer issues a national priority and ensure that all working families have access to affordable health insurance when they need it most.  I filled out the form. What happens now? If you are selected to participate in the project, we will reach out to you to schedule a brief phone call to learn more about you and your experience living without health insurance.      What’s involved in participating? To tell your story fully, our hope would be to spend time with you and important members of your life, such as your family, friends, community members, and health care providers (if you see them), so that we can get the full picture of your life.  If selected to participate in the project, we would hold a ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Wyomingites

... postpartum.  “After giving birth, we know that cancer risks are heightened. Ensuring low-income individuals and families have affordable health coverage for a full year postpartum is one of the most critical ways to reduce cancer incidence and mortality,” said Kristin Page-Nei, the ... with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage is a positive step toward improving the health outcomes of women and their children. Ultimately though, the most cost-effective solution to improve the lives of all Wyomingites – ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Number of Uninsured Unchanged as NJ Stalls on Exchange

... NJ Director of Advocacy, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network re: the number of uninsured in New Jersey. “As New Jersey’s health insurance exchange languishes in limbo, the numbers released today show that the state’s uninsured need the help an exchange will provide. ... Jersey residents are uninsured.  There are many steps needed to make an exchange operational by January 1, 2014 as required by the Affordable Care Act and time is running out. New Jersey lawmakers and Gov. Christie must reach an agreement to move forward on the exchange or the federal ... an exchange of its own.  The exchange will help ensure that cancer patients have unrestricted access to high quality, affordable, adequate health insurance coverage that is simple to navigate and easy to understand. Today’s news shows that the exchange is vital to providing coverage ...

Legislature Sends Incomplete Budget to Conference—No Increase in Tobacco Tax or Prevention Funding; Advocates Urge Enhancements

... funding for tobacco control. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges the conference committee to prioritize the health of Hoosiers by including a $2 per pack cigarette tax increase with a parallel tax on all other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and ... must take action that would generate revenue, protect kids and save lives.   “ACS CAN calls on the conference committee to prioritize Hoosier health and kids over Big Tobacco by significantly increasing tobacco taxes while further investing in tobacco control to generate revenue, reduce health care costs, protect kids and save lives.” 0 Today, the Indiana legislature passed the budget, sending it to the conference committee. ...

Save Lives California Files 2016 Cigarette Tax Initiative

... so many Californians,” said Laphonza Butler, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California. “SEIU workers are health care professionals, home care workers and parents and family members who refuse to see another generation of Californians lured into the deadly ... Dental Association, Service Employees International Union and Blue Shield of California, among others. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that ninety percent of smokers start as teens. In California, 21,000 kids get hooked on smoking every year, and half of them will die ...

New Surgeon General 's Report Sets Path Forward to End Tobacco Epidemic

ATLANTA) January 17, 2014 The U.S. Surgeon General 's  Report on the Health Consequences of Smoking  released today celebrates progress in reducing tobacco 's toll over the past 50 years and offers a prescription ... daughters, nieces and nephews will die prematurely from tobacco use. And, tobacco use costs the economy more than $289 billion every year in health care and lost productivity costs. The new Surgeon General 's report lays out a bold 'tobacco endgame ' that is both possible and necessary to ...

Cancer Burden Report Tells A "Tale of Two States"

... deaths, and both smoking rates and overall cancer rates are higher downstate than upstate.” Using data from the New Jersey Department of Health, State Cancer Registry, the report closely examines incidence and mortality rates for New York’s four most common malignancies, lung, ... colon cancer screening to the uninsured. Ease the economic toll of cancer by ensuring that all New Jerseyans have access to quality, affordable health insurance coverage. Improve patients’ quality of life through better palliative care and pain management, and enhanced health care provider education. Data for the report was gathered from the New Jersey Department of Health, ...

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