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ACS CAN Applauds Albany and Chautauqua County Leaders for Tobacco 21 Law

... continues to claim too many lives and is the leading cause of preventable death. This law will not only save lives but also dramatically cut health care costs.  “Thank you County Executives McCoy and Horrigan for acting to protect the health of the people in your counties.”     ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports ...

Massachusetts is one Step Closer in the Fight Against Big Tobacco

BOSTON – By a vote of 146-4, the Massachusetts House of Representatives today voted in support of H4479, An Act to protect youth from the health risks of tobacco and nicotine addiction, which takes a comprehensive approach to tobacco control efforts in the Commonwealth.  The bill ... include e-cigarettes in the smoke-free workplace law, and prohibit the sale of tobacco products from pharmacies and any location which provides health care services. Marc Hymovitz, Massachusetts director of government relations for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ...

A Broken Promise to Our Children

... country? Yet, our progress in the fight against Big Tobacco is being undermined, according to a report released today by a coalition of public health groups including ACS CAN. Issued annually, the report assesses whether states have kept their promise to use funds from the landmark 1998 ... more of the tobacco dollars they receive to protect our kids from Big Tobacco and help people quit. The result will be fewer cancers and other health problems from tobacco, and lower health care costs. I invite you to read this state-by-state report and learn how your state is doing in funding the fight against Big Tobacco. A Broken ...

Major Updates to Nutrition Facts Label Announced

... has evolved significantly in the last couple of decades and new research has increased our knowledge about what nutrients are important for health. We now know that up to one-third of all cancer deaths are due to nutrition and physical activity factors, including overweight and obesity. ... strongly for these updates to the Nutrition Facts label so consumers, cancer patients and survivors could make more informed choices for their health and the health of their families. This proposal to update the Nutrition Facts label would complement other nutrition labeling strategies, including the menu and vending machine calorie labeling requirements in the Affordable Care Act (the rules for which have not been finalized) and other proposals to provide key nutrition information on the front of the pack. Major ...

Massachusetts Passes Historic Tobacco Tax Increase

... and nearly 30 percent of those deaths are directly attributable to tobacco use. This historic tobacco tax increase will have a tremendous public health benefit for the people of Massachusetts, and it sets an example for all states to consider a tobacco tax increase as a reliable means to save lives, reduce health care costs and invest in critical health programs.ξCongratulations to ACS CAN staff and volunteers in Massachusetts for their hard work in ...

Deficit Reduction Plan Should Not Compromise National Fight Against Cancer

... of additional funds would have a further devastating impact on this work, cutting as much as $2.5 billion more from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including more than $450 million from cancer research specifically. The letter also stresses the importance of maintaining benefits under Medicare and Medicaid, which are often the only options for health care coverage for many cancer patients. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports ...

Letter to the editor: With the election over, let’s focus on beating cancer

... There is much we can do to help reduce these unfortunate and clearly preventable deaths. We have to ask our legislators to increase access to health care by expanding Medicaid, and to take other steps to increase the number of people in the state with health insurance. We also have to make sure that Medicaid and other forms of health insurance cover all smoking cessation aids such as nicotine ...

Senate Approves Balanced Opioid Package

... encourages the safe disposal of unused opioid medications by medical professionals and hospice workers; and requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to conduct a study on the effects of federal and state opioid prescribing limits on ... provisions adopted in the Senate bill and continues to call for balanced solutions that won’t erect unintended barriers to appropriate pain care for cancer patients and survivors living with chronic conditions. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “We commend the Senate for advancing thoughtful legislation that addresses the very serious public health crisis that has arisen from the misuse and abuse of opioids. The Opioid Crisis Response Act is a promising step forward as Congress works to ...

Mayor Coffman Introduces Proclamation Supporting Establishments Going Smoke-free

... heart disease and other serious respiratory illnesses. An ordinance would mean that workers would no longer be forced to choose between their health and paycheck. Everyone has the right to breathe clean, smoke-free air.  “When communities implement comprehensive, smoke-free laws, ... and cardiovascular disease drop, adults trying to quit smoking are more likely to try to quit and employers benefit from reduced costs for health care, cleaning, and lost productivity. “To reduce exposure to secondhand smoke, we must make all public places, including all workplaces, which ...

Montana House Snuffs out Cigar Exemption, Sends Clear Message: Clean Air is Not Negotiable

... need to keep our indoor air clean and then take action to keep it that way makes an important statement about the priorities in our state. We care about a healthy future.” State polling shows that 89% of Montana voters across the political spectrum support the Clean Indoor Air Act and ... right to breathe clean, smoke-free air regardless of where they live, work, or play. Nobody should have to choose between a job and long-term health, which is clearly put at greater risk with any exposure to carcinogens.  Allowing cigar smoking in enclosed public places in our state would be a step backwards for the health of Montanans. Secondhand smoke from cigars poses significant health risks to people who smoke and those around them. There is simply no way ...

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