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... Mike DeWine’s veto that protected local control of policies to protect kids from Big Tobacco. Instead of offering solutions to address the health of Ohioans, lawmakers have now rolled back existing local laws regulating the sale of tobacco products and limited what local governments ... authority to pass local laws regulating the sale of tobacco products. Local control over matters designed to protect the public’s health, including tobacco control laws, has numerous benefits that will be lost now that the legislature has taken away that local power.  “ACS ... 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 ...

... CAN) released the following statement.  “ACS CAN applauds Mayor Bill de Blasio for continuing to aggressively address the important public health issue of physical education in schools.  “Quality physical education, offered consistently to New York City students can have a tremendous impact on their health and well-being.  “Unfortunately, based upon numerous studies, for more than a decade most city schools have not offered quality physical ... of neighborhood. By equalizing access to appropriate physical education, our city can take another important step forward in the battle against health inequities and efforts to reduce suffering and death from cancer. “Last year, the administration took a huge step forward in addressing ...

... prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care this morning at ACS CAN’s annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.   ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American ...   “Sen. Hanger showed his commitment to making cancer a legislative priority by remaining steadfast in his support of increasing access to health coverage throughout the state of Virginia,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “He took action in the fight against cancer, ...

... coalitions, youth groups, the state Quitline and other smoking cessation services including free pharmacotherapy for those who want to quit, health promotion activities and advertising for the Quitline, and surveillance and evaluation activities.  The Assembly continues funding for tobacco enforcement activities by the Department of Health and local health units, and, in A.4000c, continues funding for the staff administering the program the Assembly proposes to eliminate.  The ... •    Cessation Interventions, including a well-advertised quitline that provides counseling and access to medications, and educates health care providers to increase the effectiveness of the medical community in encouraging smokers to quit; •    Surveillance and evaluation that ...