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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 ...

Resolution Would Halt Short-Term Insurance Changes and Preserve Patient Protections

... has introduced a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would prevent the extension and expansion of short-term limited duration health insurance plans (STLD) as allowed under a new rule from the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury. The rule, which was finalized August 1, allows insurers to issue – for up to 36 months – ... Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Senator Baldwin’s effort today is another avenue by which lawmakers can and should take action to protect health care coverage for cancer patients, survivors and all those with serious medical conditions. “The final short-term health plan rule threatens to ...

ACS CAN Florida Advocacy Hub

... Priorities included: Reducing The Toll of Tobacco Cancer Prevention and Early Dectection Cancer Research Funding Ensuring Access To Quality Care L earn more about our 2024 Florida Legislative Session Priority Outcomes!   Click Here To Complete Your Report Back Form 2025 Florida ... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Florida Legislature on initiatives to provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, and to ensure adequate funding for cancer research, lifesaving cancer screening programs, and comprehensive ...

Bill Introduced in US House of Representatives Extends Medicaid Coverage in US Territories

... of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): "For individuals facing a cancer diagnosis without access to quality, affordable health coverage, insurance coverage through Medicaid can be the difference between life and death. This bipartisan bill to extend funding for ... is an important step in addressing long-term funding issues that have plagued the Medicaid program in the territories and threatened access to health coverage and funding for hospital systems. "Research shows individuals without access to health insurance are more likely than those with ... 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 ...

Faith Nyong, Illinois

... American participation and donations at the annual West Suburban Making Strides for Breast Cancer event. I have also created a TAG-A-Sister health initiative that celebrates local African American Women that have completed their annual breast cancer screening, sends screening reminders, and assists at-risk women in receiving free mammograms.  My pursuit to address the need for policy changes to increase health equity for African Americans, improve access to care; as well as remove barriers to cancer screenings, treatment, and life-saving cancer research trials led me to join ACS CAN. For the last 5 ...

Snuff Out SB 150: Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Keep Smoke out of Montana Smoke-free Law

... 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 ... has a negative impact on overall economic activity in a community and contributes to absenteeism, lost productivity and increases in health care costs. The visit was part of ACS CAN’s Cancer Action Day, an event that brought Montanans affected by cancer together to call on the ...

Gov. DeWine Puts Ohio Kids Over Big Tobacco

... for standing up for Ohio’s youth and keeping local government rights to pass laws stronger than the state law, which is proven to promote good health and well-being. Amid the growing youth tobacco epidemic, we need local communities to have the ability to pass laws to protect our kids, ... advocacy 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

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