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NJ State Assembly Passes Legislation That Will Protect Youth from Deadly Addiction and Disease

... smoking devices to anyone under 21.  The current age requirement is 19. California and Hawaii already have enacted this important public health measure. The senate has already passed this measure. It now goes to Governor Christie’s desk. Brian Shott, American Cancer Society Cancer ... New Jersey Assembly, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Senator Richard Codey, and legislative leadership for passing this crucial public health measure. Raising the age for the sale of tobacco products is a no-brainer.  Research shows it can significantly reduce smoking rates. ... too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. If enacted this law will not only save lives, it will dramatically cut health care costs. “We urge Governor Christie to also get behind this bill and take action to put New Jersey in the forefront of saving lives.”   ACS ...

Brunswick Town Council Votes to End the Sale of All Flavored Tobacco Products

... and menthol flavored products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds Town Council members for prioritizing the health of children and historically marginalized communities over Big Tobacco’s interests and bottom line. The following is a statement from ACS ... Tobacco’s continued targeting by voting to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the town, without exemptions. This is sound public health policy that will pay out in dividends as fewer youth become addicted to these deadly products. “Menthol, mint and other candy- and ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

Third Time Not a Charm

... state legislature’s failure to protect teens from the dangers of tanning beds :   “This is the third year in a row that we and many other health groups and individuals have asked Mississippi’s legislature to protect teens from the dangers of indoor tanning devices but they simply won’t budge. It is extremely disappointing to see how little they care for the health of Mississippi’s youth.   “Our legislators heard testimony from women who used tanning beds as teens, later developed melanoma, and ...

New Report: States Woefully Underfunding Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Programs

A new report released today by ACS CAN and several public health partners Š—– the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ... on tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Put simply: states are missing a tremendous opportunity to save millions of lives and billions of health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit. How much are they shortchanging these programs? ...

House Passes Legislation to Increase Funding for Cancer Research

... July 24, 2009 -- “The House of Representatives today took a big step forward in the fight against cancer with passage of the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill. This important legislation would provide $30.9 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including $5.15 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and $349.5 million for cancer prevention and control programs at the ... Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and colorectal screening and education, which are proven to save lives and reduce health care costs. “We thank lawmakers, including Appropriations Committee Chairman Obey, for supporting this effort that will continue to fund ...

Senate Again Votes Overwhelmingly To Expand SCHIP, Increase the Federal Tobacco Tax

... Senators today for putting the lives of 900,000 Americans above the interests of the tobacco industry by voting to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with a substantial increase in the federal tobacco excise tax. "The President continues to insist that he will ... tax funding passed repeatedly by both houses of Congress. The 61-cent increase is the most sensible way to pay for much-needed children’s health insurance. "The cost increase in tobacco products will prevent 1.9 million children in the United States from becoming lifelong tobacco ... comes exactly one week after the House passed identical legislation, is a demonstration of the public’s demand for better access to health care and a testament to the power of grassroots advocates across the country who support the expansion of SCHIP. Cancer advocates in recent weeks ...

ACS CAN co-hosts meeting at United Nations event to fight global cervical cancer

... in New York City to promote its recently launched global cervical cancer effort. The event brought together leading UN diplomats and public health leaders to launch a call to action to accelerate the global elimination of cervical cancer. The event was also attended by Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan, who gave remarks, and Burkina Faso’s First Lady Sika Bella Kaboré, Most cases of ... or to get a regular pap test. However, in less-developed parts of the world, many women don’t have access to this same type of regular medical care and many youth are not receiving the HPV vaccinations which can prevent cervical cancer. ACS CAN will be launching an effort to increase the ...

Remembering the Life and Legacy of a Tireless Cancer Advocate and Great Leader: Senator Edward M. Kennedy

... United States Senator Edward M. Kennedy WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 26, 2009 -- "We are truly saddened by the passing of a giant in the area of health care policy -- our friend, U.S. Senator and recipient of the American Cancer Society's highest award, Medal of Honor and the National Distinguished ... to fight cancer, Senator Kennedy has led a passionate effort against this disease during his more than 45 years in the U.S. Senate, championing health care-related causes from equal access to health care to increased funding for cancer research and screening for early detection. "Known as ...

Statement on Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis

... to advocate for bold public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expanding access to quality, affordable health care.”   “Our hearts are with Gov. Ivey and her family,” said Campbell. “We will continue to work with lawmakers to pass measures that ... three million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent ...

New Report: Georgia is Failing to Invest in Programs to Protect Kids from Tobacco Products Including E-cigarettes

... – A report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and other public health groups shows that, amidst a youth tobacco use epidemic that is being driven by e-cigarettes, Georgia is shortchanging an important ... investment in prevention and cessation programs that are proven to prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products, reduce tobacco use, lower health care costs and save lives. Broken Promises to Our Children is an annual report examining how states are spending their revenue from tobacco taxes ...

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