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ACS CAN 2018 New England Research Breakfast

... a matter of public policy as it is scientific discovery. Whether it is increasing cancer research and prevention funding or improving access to health coverage, ACS CAN protects the needs of patients and families , working to ensure that our innovation ecosystem remains strong and everyone has the access to care they need to prevent, detect, and fight cancer.  Now in its 11 th year, the annual ACS CAN New England Research Breakfast brings ... Harvard Medical School Tracy Battaglia, MD Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health Joan Reede, MD —Honoree Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership Harvard Medical School Mallika Marshall, MD —Emcee Health Reporter, ...

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 ...

REDUCING TOBACCO USE IN MAINE: BUILDING ON SUCCESS, INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

... comprehensive, evidence-based tobacco control policies reduce tobacco use and tobacco-related disease, resulting in reduced tobacco-related health care costs.  REDUCING TOBACCO USE IN MAINE: BUILDING ON SUCCESS, INVESTING IN THE FUTURE ...

Faye: Sinking Springs, PA

... survivor, Faye has experienced the dangers of delays in access to tests and treatment firsthand. After she was diagnosed in 2012, Faye’s health insurer repeatedly denied the scans her doctor ordered, which delayed her treatment by a full month and a half. “This extra delay ... tests or treatments ordered by doctors—as those delays can cost us precious, lifesaving time.”   Read More Stories About Barriers to Care     Faye: Sinking Springs, PA ...

Statement on the Death of Idaho State Rep. Sue Chew

... and professional background as a pharmacist and educator made her a champion of all people, especially when it came to equal and fair access to health care to all who call Idaho home.  “Her passion and thoughtful questioning of the status quo will be missed. Rep. Chew is, unfortunately, one of ...

Rally for Medicaid Expansion

... all across the Commonwealth at a rally in support of expanding Medicaid on Thursday, March 1.   Real progress is being made towards expanding health care coverage to low-income Virginians who fall into the "coverage gap." During the next two weeks, state legislators will be working to come up ...

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